Chris Evans and Wife Alba Baptista Welcome Their First Baby Fans Can’t Stop Gushing Over the News
Hollywood just got a little more super!
Chris Evans, best known as Captain America in Marvel’s Avengers saga, has officially stepped into his most heart-warming role yet — fatherhood.
The 44-year-old actor and his wife, Portuguese actress Alba Baptista, 28, have welcomed their first child together, PEOPLE confirms. The happy couple’s little one reportedly arrived on Friday, October 24, in Massachusetts, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the famously private pair.
A Quiet Love Story, a Beautiful New Beginning
Evans and Baptista have always kept their relationship low-key, preferring privacy over publicity. The two were first linked in January 2022, though sources later confirmed that their romance had already been blossoming “for over a year.”
By September 2023, the couple tied the knot during an intimate ceremony at a private estate in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, surrounded by close friends and family. According to insiders, it was a “romantic and simple” event that perfectly reflected their personalities.
Now, just one year later, they’re celebrating the arrival of their first child — a moment Evans has long dreamed about.
Chris Evans Always Wanted to Be a Family Man
Even before meeting Alba, Evans made it clear that his ultimate goal went beyond Hollywood success.
“That’s absolutely something I want — wife, kids, building a family,” he shared in a previous interview with PEOPLE.
He went on to say that what matters most to him in life isn’t fame or fortune, but the connections we build.
“When you read about most of the best artists — actors, painters, writers — it’s not the work they made that they’re most proud of. It’s the families they created, the love they found, the love they shared.”
A source close to the couple told PEOPLE that Evans “got serious very quickly” after meeting Alba in Europe, adding, “He kept saying he knew she was the one.”
“He’s been ready to settle down for a while,” the insider explained. “He can’t wait to have a family. He was just waiting for the right girl.”
From Superhero to Super Dad
During the red-carpet premiere of his holiday action film Red One in November 2024, Evans was asked if he thought he’d make a “superhero dad” — much like his costar Dwayne Johnson’s on-screen character.
With his trademark smile, Evans replied:
“Yeah, I hope so. Absolutely. The title of dad is an exciting one.”
It seems that moment has officially arrived — and fans couldn’t be happier.
A Love Story Fans Adore
While the couple has stayed mostly off social media, their relationship has captured the hearts of fans worldwide. Baptista, known for her role in Netflix’s Warrior Nun, has often been praised for her humility and grace — qualities that perfectly complement Evans’ grounded nature.
Since their wedding, the two have spent much of their time between the U.S. and Portugal, keeping their growing family life as private as possible. But those close to them say Evans is “over the moon.”
“He’s been waiting for this,” one insider said. “He’s happiest at home — cooking, spending time with family, and now with his baby, life feels complete.”
A Superhero’s Next Chapter
For fans who’ve watched Chris Evans evolve from Hollywood heartthrob to humble family man, this milestone feels especially heartwarming.
He may have hung up the Captain America shield, but it’s clear Evans has taken on an even greater mission — being the best husband and father he can be.
Congratulations to Chris Evans and Alba Baptista on their beautiful new addition — a story of love, growth, and life’s sweetest beginnings. 💕
