Actor Chris Evans and his wife, Portuguese actress Alba Baptista, have welcomed their first child together, marking a new chapter in their private yet enduring relationship. Multiple outlets confirmed the birth occurred on October 25, 2025, in Massachusetts, where the couple maintains their primary residence.
The couple, who married in Boston in September 2023, has consistently maintained a low public profile throughout their relationship. However, they made a rare red carpet appearance at the 98th Academy Awards in March 2026, where Evans served as a presenter. The event marked one of the few occasions the pair has stepped into the spotlight together since their wedding.
Evans and Baptista first sparked romance speculation in 2021 when the Warrior Nun actress followed the actor and several of his family members on social media. The relationship remained largely speculative until November 2022, when the pair was photographed holding hands in Central Park in Manhattan. Prior to that public sighting, Evans had commented on Baptista's Instagram post about her film Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris with supportive emojis, offering a subtle hint of their connection.
The relationship became official in January 2023 when Evans posted a video compilation on social media showing the couple playfully scaring each other throughout the previous year. The post, captioned with a reflection on 2022, featured lighthearted moments of the pair surprising one another as they moved through doorways and completed household tasks. A source told Us Weekly at the time that Evans and Baptista had become serious, noting the actor was more committed than anyone could remember him being in years.
The couple celebrated two wedding ceremonies following their September 2023 nuptials. Evans publicly addressed his marriage for the first time during an October 2023 appearance at New York Comic Con, revealing they held one ceremony on the East Coast and another in Portugal, Baptista's home country. The Boston ceremony was attended by family and friends, including several of Evans' former Avengers co-stars.
In June 2025, Evans shared details about his proposal during the premiere of his film Materialists. The actor revealed he proposed to Baptista in Portuguese, having practiced the phrase throughout the week leading up to the moment. Evans admitted he became nervous during the actual proposal and believed he may have made errors in his delivery, though he successfully conveyed his intentions.
Prior to becoming a father, Evans had expressed his desire for family life. During a July 2022 interview with Shondaland, the Gray Man star stated he was focused on finding a partner to build a life with. In November 2024, when asked about becoming a father like his Red One co-star Dwayne Johnson, Evans told Access Hollywood that the title of dad was an exciting prospect for him.
The couple has maintained their preference for privacy throughout their relationship, spending significant time at Evans' Massachusetts residence. According to sources, they value the quiet lifestyle away from Hollywood, surrounded by nature and removed from constant public attention. Their recent appearance at the Academy Awards represented a departure from this pattern, offering a rare glimpse into their partnership as they navigate both professional obligations and family life.
Baptista made her red carpet debut alongside Evans at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in March 2024, approximately six months after their wedding. For the occasion, Evans wore a red double-breasted Dolce & Gabbana suit, while Baptista complemented his outfit with red nail polish and a strapless black and white gown. She accessorized with an intricate diamond necklace and ring in addition to her wedding bands.