Chris Evans and Alba Baptista, who met in Europe during the summer of 2021, have welcomed their first child, a daughter named Alma Grace, in October 2025. The arrival of their baby marks a new chapter in the lives of the actor and Portuguese actress, who married two years earlier in a private ceremony.
The focus on Chris Evans Alba Baptista as a couple has heightened with the birth of their child, bringing attention to their relationship timeline and background.
Early Connection and Marriage Details
Before meeting Alba Baptista, Chris Evans was determined to find a life partner. Their introduction in 2021 was described by a source as
“kind of love at first sight.”
The couple quickly developed a deep bond, with Evans reportedly expressing his certainty that Baptista was the one.
They sealed their commitment with a wedding on September 9, 2023, at a private estate in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. With Evans at 42 and Baptista 26, their marriage united two distinct backgrounds and careers. Jimmy Warden, director of Baptista’s 2025 film Borderline, described them as a “sweet couple.”
Warden further noted,
“Sometimes you run into people, [and] you’re like, ‘Oh, this wasn’t matchmaking.’ You know what I mean? No one was pulling the string,”
adding,
“It was just like, ‘Oh, these people are exactly right for each other.’”
Alba Baptista’s Background and Career Highlights
Baptista hails from Portugal, having grown up there with a Portuguese mother and Brazilian father. She was raised in a multilingual environment and attends a German-language school in Lisbon, which contributed to her fluency in several languages beyond Portuguese.
Reflecting on her upbringing, Baptista said,
“My mom, she grew up in Germany, and she put all of her three children in the German school in Lisbon,”
continuing,
“The English came in school, as did the French, and Spanish came from life, really.”
Her acting career began with the Portuguese series Jardins Proibidos. However, she gained international recognition for her starring role in Netflix’s Warrior Nun, which aired from 2020 to 2022. Following that, Baptista appeared alongside Lesley Manville and Isabelle Huppert in Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris.
Speaking about her co-stars, Baptista remarked,
“They both gave me lessons that I’ll carry with me throughout my whole career,”
adding,
“As a young actor, it’s very easy to silence your voice and do what you’re told. Isabelle was just the most confident actress that I’ve witnessed on set, so observing her taught me how to be confident in my choices and instincts.”
Subsequent projects include the 2023 horror film Amelia’s Children and the thriller-comedy Borderline released in 2025.
Chris Evans’ Personal Aspirations Before Meeting Baptista
Long before encountering Alba Baptista, Evans had openly expressed his desire for a traditional family life. In a 2019 interview, he said,
“I like pretty pedestrian, domestic things,”
and elaborated,
“I want a wife, I want kids. I like ceremony. I want to carve pumpkins and decorate Christmas trees and shit like that.”
Their instant connection seemed to fulfill this aspiration.
Wedding and Cultural Touches
The couple’s wedding blended personal touches and cultural elements. Evans revealed that he proposed in Portuguese, which left him feeling “really nervous” at that moment.
He joked about the experience, saying,
“I actually think I screwed it up,”
and explained,
“I had practiced it so much that, while her and I, I’d be making breakfast and you almost just start saying it out loud and you’re like, ‘Oh God,’”
concluding,
“That’s not just a song that’s stuck in my head, it’s gonna let the cat out of the bag.”
Following the intimate event in Massachusetts, the newlyweds held a second ceremony in Baptista’s home country of Portugal.
Their First Public Appearance as a Couple
Despite being together since 2021, Evans and Baptista largely kept their relationship private until March 2024. Their red carpet debut came at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, marking a rare joint public event. Evans wore a striking red Dolce & Gabbana suit, while Baptista was seen in a black and white Roland Mouret gown, accessorized with Cartier jewelry.
Welcoming Baby Alma Grace
In October 2025, the couple privately celebrated the birth of their daughter, Alma Grace Baptista Evans. They never publicly announced the pregnancy, preferring to keep this milestone out of the spotlight, according to a source who told People,
“They’re enjoying their privacy and these special first few days as a family with their baby.”
Significance of Their Growing Family
Chris Evans and Alba Baptista’s welcoming of Alma Grace represents a profound milestone in their relationship, highlighting their journey from a quick romance to building a family. Their efforts to maintain privacy amidst fame suggest the couple’s focus on personal life over public attention. As fans and media observe their evolving story, the duo’s future projects and private moments will continue to attract interest.
During our interview about The Gray Man, @ChrisEvans opened up about finding “someone to spend your life with.” Thank you Chris for sharing a very honest and thoughtful response.
My latest with Chris and Ana de Armas @byshondaland: pic.twitter.com/RYsjL2m1Jn
— Mariel Turner (@mariel_turner) July 15, 2022
