The Ultimate Plot Twist: Chris Evans and Alba Baptista Secretly Welcome Baby
In what can only be described as the most heartwarming plot twist of the season, Hollywood’s golden boy Chris Evans has officially entered his dad era. The 44-year-old “Avengers” icon and his wife, Portuguese actress Alba Baptista, 28, have welcomed their first child together, according to reports from TMZ and People magazine. While representatives for the couple have yet to confirm the joyous news, the revelation has sent waves of excitement through both the fashion and entertainment spheres.
Evans, who captured hearts worldwide as the star-spangled superhero Captain America, has been married to Baptista—best known for her commanding role in Netflix’s “Warrior Nun”—since 2023. The couple’s romance has been a masterclass in discretion, with both stars choosing to shield their relationship from the relentless glare of the spotlight. Their pregnancy was kept so private that fans and fashion insiders alike were utterly blindsided by this delightful announcement.
The actor first confirmed his marital status during a 2023 appearance at New York Comic Con, describing their nuptials as “really, really great.” In true romantic fashion, the couple honored both their heritages with two ceremonies—one in Baptista’s native Portugal and another on the East Coast. “They were wonderful and beautiful,” Evans gushed at the time, offering a rare glimpse into their carefully guarded personal life.
For those who have followed Evans’ career trajectory, this news feels like the natural conclusion to a journey he’s been openly documenting for years. In his 2022 People magazine “Sexiest Man Alive” interview, the actor spoke candidly about his aspirations for domestic bliss. “Wife, kids, building a family,” he declared. “When you read about most of the best artists, whether it’s actors, painters, writers, most of them admit it wasn’t the work they made that they are most proud of, it was about the relationships, the families they created, the love they found, the love they shared.”
Evans’ path to fatherhood has been deliberate and thoughtful. In 2022, he told Shondaland he was “laser-focused on finding a partner” to build a life with, and by 2024, he confessed to Access Hollywood that “the title of dad is an exciting one.” His commitment to traditional values—ceremony, family, legacy—has always set him apart in an industry often characterized by fleeting relationships.
The romance itself is straight from a Hollywood screenplay. While promoting his romantic comedy “Materialists,” Evans revealed to The Knot that he proposed to Baptista in Portuguese, learning the language specifically to ask for her hand in marriage. Now, having hung up his Captain America shield in 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame,” Evans has found his most important role yet: father.
