November 5, 2009

Verne Troyer is widely known for his role as Mini-Me in the Austin Powers movies. (Sun Media file photo)

Verne Troyer's former girlfriend has been granted a temporary restraining order against the actor over fears the star could order his heavies to kill her.

Yvette Monet told a judge that her Mini-Me ex had been bombarding her with abusive phonecalls, leaving her "awful messages" branding her a hooker.

In court documents, obtained by TMZ.com, Monet claims the actor's entourage carry guns, adding, "His friend Jose is a cop and has guns as well. I'm afraid for my life."

It's not the first time Troyer has had trouble with a former lover - in 2008, his sued his ex Ranae Shrider after she leaked a sex tape featuring the couple to the media.