Marvel icon Chris Evans and his wife, acclaimed Portuguese actress Alba Baptista, have officially welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Alma Grace Baptista Evans. The joyful news, confirmed after months of anticipation, marks a significant milestone for the couple and fulfills Evans’s long-expressed desire to start a family.
The universe’s favorite Avenger has embraced a brand-new, heartwarming role: dad! Chris Evans, known globally for his portrayal of Captain America, and his wife, talented Portuguese actress Alba Baptista, have quietly welcomed their first child together. The couple, celebrated for their private romance, are now parents to a baby girl named Alma Grace Baptista Evans, born on October 25, 2025, in Massachusetts.
A Long-Awaited Arrival: Baby Alma Grace Joins the Family
The news of baby Alma Grace’s arrival has been met with immense excitement from fans worldwide. While the couple has maintained their characteristic privacy, sources confirmed the birth, revealing that the little one joined the family on a Saturday in Massachusetts. This marks the first child for both Evans, 44, and Baptista, 28, who tied the knot in a private ceremony in 2023.
According to a birth certificate obtained by TMZ, the baby girl arrived at 1:27 p.m., taking both her parents’ last names. While initial reports kept details such as the child’s gender and name under wraps, it was Article No 2 that confirmed the full name Alma Grace Baptista Evans, solidifying the joyful news.
The Private Romance of Chris Evans and Alba Baptista
The love story of Chris Evans and Alba Baptista has been a testament to their commitment to privacy, blossoming away from the public eye. The couple was first romantically linked in January 2022, with a source confirming to People in November 2022 that they had been dating “for over a year.”
Their relationship went “Instagram official” in early 2023 when Evans shared playful videos of them scaring each other, offering a rare glimpse into their lighthearted connection. Their engagement was kept entirely under wraps, adding to the mystique of their romance.
A Heartfelt Proposal in Portuguese
The details of Evans’s proposal to Baptista, who reportedly speaks five languages, revealed a tender side of the actor. He shared with The Knot in June 2024 that he learned to propose in Portuguese. “I proposed to my wife in Portuguese,” Evans recounted, admitting he practiced the phrase so much that he nearly gave the surprise away. Despite his nerves and a self-professed “screwed it up” moment, the proposal went as planned, leading to their beautiful union.
Two Weddings to Celebrate Their Love
The couple exchanged vows in a private Cape Cod ceremony on September 9, 2023, at a secluded estate in Massachusetts. This intimate gathering saw several of Evans’s Marvel co-stars in attendance, celebrating their special day. Not long after, the couple held a second ceremony in Portugal, honoring Alba’s heritage.
Speaking about the events at New York Comic Con in October 2023, Evans described both weddings as “wonderful and beautiful,” though he candidly admitted the planning process was quite demanding. “For those of you who are married, it takes a lot out of you,” he confessed, adding that they were then “just kinda been enjoying life, gearing up for autumn, my favorite season.”
Chris Evans’s Enduring Dream of Fatherhood
The arrival of Alma Grace marks the culmination of a long-held dream for Chris Evans, who has openly expressed his desire for a family over the years. His sentiments reflect a deep yearning for domestic life, a contrast to his superhero persona.
In a November 2024 interview with Access Hollywood, when asked about potentially being a “superhero dad,” Evans responded enthusiastically, “Yeah, I hope so. Yeah, absolutely. The title of dad is an exciting one.”
His aspirations for family life were evident even earlier. In a 2022 interview with People, Evans shared, “That’s absolutely something I want: wife, kids, building a family.” He further elaborated on the importance of relationships, stating, “When you read about most of the best artists… 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.”
Even before meeting Alba Baptista, Evans spoke of his desire for a simpler, domestic life. In a 2019 interview with Men’s Journal, he confessed, “I like pretty pedestrian, domestic things. I want a wife. I want kids. … I want to carve pumpkins and decorate Christmas trees and s*** like that.” An insider close to the couple confirmed Evans’s readiness, revealing to People that he “got serious very quickly” after meeting Baptista in Europe, consistently saying he “knew she was the one.”
Fan Anticipation and a Father’s Day Clue
Speculation about a possible pregnancy began circulating among fans over the summer of 2025. These fan theories gained significant traction when Alba Baptista’s father, Luiz Baptista, dropped a not-so-subtle hint on social media. Responding to a Father’s Day tribute from a fan account, he commented, “many thanks dear chris. your turn is coming!” This sparked a flurry of excitement and confirmed suspicions that the couple was indeed expecting.
Setting Down Roots: An East Coast Move for Family
Further solidifying his commitment to family life, Chris Evans recently made a significant personal move: listing his stunning Hollywood Hills home for sale at $6.995 million. The decision to part ways with his Los Angeles sanctuary, which featured a private gym where he trained for Captain America, was reportedly driven by his desire to be closer to family on the East Coast. This strategic relocation aligns perfectly with his long-expressed dreams of settling down and building a family.
The Talented Parents: Chris and Alba’s Respective Careers
While embracing their new roles as parents, both Chris Evans and Alba Baptista continue to build impressive careers in Hollywood.
- Chris Evans’s Recent Projects:
- “Red One” (November 2024)
- “Honey Don’t!” (2025)
- “Materialists” (2025)
- “Sacrifice” (Upcoming)
- Potential return in “Avengers: Doomsday”
- Alba Baptista’s Recent Projects:
- English-language debut in “Warrior Nun” (Netflix)
- “Borderline” (2025)
- “Mother Mary” (Upcoming)
- “Voltron” (Upcoming)
As Chris Evans and Alba Baptista settle into this exciting new chapter of their lives, their journey from a private romance to a growing family continues to captivate fans. The arrival of Alma Grace is a joyous occasion, marking the fulfillment of a cherished dream for the beloved actor and his talented wife.
