Chris Evans is celebrating a real-life promotion — to dad! The “Captain America” star and his wife, Alba Baptista, have welcomed their first baby together. TMZ confirmed the news on Tuesday, reporting that the couple’s child was born over the weekend in Massachusetts. No further details, including the baby’s name or gender, have been revealed yet, but fans are already flooding social media with congratulations for the Marvel favorite. Evans, 44, and Baptista, 28, tied the knot on September 9, 2023, during an intimate Cape Cod ceremony surrounded by close friends, including his Avengers costars.
GettyThe pair had gone Instagram official earlier that year, keeping their romance mostly private before saying “I do.” Their love story — from Europe to the MCU — has been one of Hollywood’s quietest yet sweetest journeys, and now they’ve officially stepped into their most significant role yet: parenthood.
A Love Story That Started in Europe
According to People, the couple first met in Europe, where friends described their connection as “love at first sight.” A source told the outlet that Evans was immediately drawn to Baptista’s warmth and positivity.
“He can’t wait to have a family. He was just waiting for the right girl,” the insider told People in 2024..“She is beautiful, smart, and a genuinely good person. It’s rubbed off on him.”
The actor confirmed his relationship with the Portuguese star in early 2023 before marrying her later that year. Their wedding was attended by close friends and fellow Marvel stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, and Jeremy Renner.
Fans Had Been Speculating for Months
Rumors about the couple expecting began circulating earlier this year. In June, a fan account dedicated to the pair posted a Father’s Day tribute tagging both their fathers, prompting Alba’s dad, Luiz Baptista, to write, “Many thanks, dear Chris. Your turn is coming! 🥰”
Page Six reported that Fans immediately speculated that the couple was preparing to expand their family, and they were right.
The new parents have yet to make a public statement, but their friends and followers have flooded social media with congratulations and excitement.
A New Chapter for the Marvel Star
Evans has been open about wanting to start a family. During the premiere of his movie “Red One,” he told Access Hollywood, “Yeah, I hope so. Yeah, absolutely. The title of dad is an exciting one.”
The actor, who sold his Hollywood Hills mansion in May 2024 to move closer to family in the Northeast, appears to have embraced the next chapter of his life with quiet joy.
For now, fans are simply thrilled to see the Marvel favorite step into his Dad mode!
