Captain America has a new title: Dad. Chris Evans and his wife, actress Alba Baptista, have welcomed their first child together, marking a personal milestone for the couple a little over a year after their wedding.
According to multiple reports, including TMZ and People, Evans, 44, and Baptista, 28, quietly became parents in Massachusetts on October 25. The couple has not publicly shared the baby’s name or gender, keeping the happy development as private as much of their relationship has been.
The news arrives after months of quiet speculation and plenty of fan excitement, as one of Hollywood’s most beloved stars turns his attention to a new role at home. While Evans and Baptista typically keep their personal lives out of the spotlight, the timing lines up closely with the actor’s recent comments about looking forward to fatherhood.
A Private Romance Marked By Two Weddings
Evans and Baptista’s relationship blossomed largely away from the cameras. The pair’s romance first drew attention in 2021, when online sleuths noticed Baptista had followed Evans and members of his family on social media. By late 2022, the couple was spotted holding hands in New York City, and in January 2023, Evans shared a lighthearted Instagram montage of moments from their year together, captioned, “A look back at 2022.”
They married in September 2023 with two intimate ceremonies: one on the East Coast in Cape Cod and a second in Portugal to honor Baptista’s heritage. “I got married,” Evans told fans at New York Comic Con shortly afterward. “We kinda had two ceremonies. We had one on the East Coast. We did one in Portugal. It was wonderful and beautiful.”
The actor has also shared small, meaningful details from their engagement. In a June interview with The Knot, Evans revealed he proposed in Portuguese as a surprise for his bride. “She’s Portuguese, so I learned how to say, ‘Will you marry me?’ in Portuguese,” he said with a laugh. “I practiced it all week … I actually think I screwed it up, but I still know it.”
Evans Spoke Openly About Wanting To Be A Dad
Hints that a baby might be on the way surfaced over the summer when a fan account posted a Father’s Day tribute to both stars’ dads. In the comments, Baptista’s father, Luiz Baptista, replied with a telling note: “Many thanks dear Chris. Your turn is coming!”
Evans himself has long expressed enthusiasm for starting a family. Speaking to Access Hollywood in November 2024 while promoting his holiday action-comedy Red One with Dwayne Johnson, Evans didn’t hide his excitement about the idea of parenthood. “Yeah, I hope so. Yeah, absolutely,” he said when asked if he wanted to be a dad. “The title of dad is an exciting one.”
Those comments resonate even more now, as the actor who helped lead the Marvel Cinematic Universe embraces a new chapter off-screen. Though Evans has been careful to keep his private life quiet, he hasn’t shied away from acknowledging how important family is to him.
Timeline And What We Know So Far
Per multiple outlets, Evans and Baptista’s child was born in Massachusetts on October 25. The pair has not released further details, and there’s no official announcement on their social channels. That measured approach fits a pattern for the couple, who have maintained a thoughtful boundary between their public careers and personal lives.
Evans and Baptista’s relationship timeline has unfolded steadily over the past few years: a low-key courtship, a playful Instagram nod, rare but affectionate public outings, and two small, family-centered ceremonies in 2023. Now, parenthood adds another milestone to a story the couple has allowed the public to see only in curated glimpses.
While fans may hope for a name reveal or a first photo, Evans and Baptista have made it clear that privacy remains a priority. For now, the confirmed details are straightforward: the couple welcomed their first child in late October, and both TMZ and People reported the news days later. The rest, including the baby’s name and gender, remains under wraps.
Evans’ journey from Marvel’s star-spangled Avenger to new father underscores the personal evolution he has discussed in interviews over the past few years. He’s spoken about valuing balance, family, and life outside of blockbuster sets—sentiments that now take on new meaning.
As congratulations pour in from fans across social media, the couple’s happy news arrives with the same mix of warmth and discretion that has defined their relationship. Whether or not more details emerge, one thing is clear: Evans’ “most exciting title” just became official.
Screen Rant will update this story if additional information is shared by the couple.
