Alba is 16 years younger than her famous husband
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Chris Evans and Alba Baptista are officially in their mum and dad era, announcing the news that they have welcomed their first child together.
The 44 year old Red One actor and Alba, 28, gave birth to a baby girl earlier this month. Named Alma Grace, the newest member of the Baptista Evans family marks a new chapter for the actor, who initially kept his marriage to Portuguese-born Alba under wraps.
With the pair now parents, here’s everything to know about Chris Evans and Alba Baptista – including how they met, where they married, and the romantic way that Chris proposed…
Who is Alba Baptista?
Alba Baptista is a Portuguese actress, best known for starring in Portuguese films and shows such as A Impostora, Filha de Lei, and Jogo Duplo. She made her English-language debut in Netflix series Warrior Nun, before starring in 2022’s Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris.
Born 10 July, 1997 in Lisbon, Portugal, Alba is currently 28 years old – making her 16 years younger than Chris, who is currently 44.
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Chris and Alba’s relationship timeline
November 2022: The pair are first linked
Now, it’s not quite clear exactly when Chris and Alba first met. The pair were originally linked in November 2022, after an insider revealed that they’d been dating ‘for over a year.’
News of their relationship came just days after Chris hinted at romance during an interview with People, who had just voted him ‘Sexiest Man Alive.’ The Boston-born actor admitted he had become a better partner as he aged, saying, ‘You spend a lot of time learning what’s been helpful and what hasn’t been. We all have patterns, hang-ups of baggage that repeat and echo, so I’ve really been able to kind of identify where I need improvement.’
After news of their romance surfaced, Chris and Alba were seen hand-in-hand strolling through Central Park. Donning sunglasses and masks, the lowkey pair were said to quickly let go of each other once they spotted paparazzi.
January 2023: The couple ‘get serious’
Two months after rumours surfaced, a source told Us Weekly that Chris and Alba were beginning to ‘get serious.’
‘This is the most committed anyone can remember him being in a very long time, if not ever,’ they said. ‘They spend most of their time at his place in Massachusetts and love the quiet life there, surrounded by nature and away from the spotlight.’
February 2023: Alba and Chris confirm their romance
Materialists star Chris took to Instagram on Valentines Day 2023 to finally confirm his relationship with Alba. The actor shared several sweet pictures of the Portuguese star, including them hiking and skiing together, kissing in a car, and Alba snuggled up to his puppy.
September 2023: The pair get married… Twice!
By the end of summer, the loved-up pair had tied the knot. Their wedding took place in Massachusetts, with Alba and Chris’s closest family and friends attending – including the likes of Scarlett Johnansson, Robert Downey Jr., and John Krasinski and Emily Blunt. An insider described the intimate ceremony as being ‘locked down’, with guests reportedly signing NDAs and leaving phones behind. The couple’s reps did not immediately confirm news of their wedding.
Later that month, Alba and Chris walked down the aisle once again. This time it was in Portugal, with those of Alba’s family attending who were unable to make it to the US.
In June 2025, Chris gave fans an insight into how he proposed to his now-wife. The Knives Out star said, ‘I proposed to my wife in Portuguese. I learned how to say “Will you marry me?” in Portuguese. I had practised it all week, so much that while I’d be making breakfast you almost start saying it out loud.’
October 2023: Chris debuts his wedding ring
While their marriage was simply rumours before this point, the Captain America: Civil War star confirmed he was off the market while attending 2023’s New York Comic Con.
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Flaunting his wedding ring, Chris said, ‘I got married! It was really, really great. We kind of had two ceremonies. We had one on the East Coast, we did one in Portugal – my wife’s Portuguese. But they were just wonderful and beautiful.’
Revealing the newlyweds were ‘just relaxing and reflecting’ after their big day, Chris added, ‘It’s a lot planning a wedding. For those of you who are married, you know it takes a lot out of you. Now that we’re through that, we’ve just kind of been enjoying life, gearing up for autumn, my favourite season.’
March 2024: Chris and Alba make their red carpet debut
While their first public appearance came at Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost’s Christmas party in December, it wasn’t until the following year that the newlyweds made their official red carpet debut. Alba and Chris posed side by side as they attended the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar’s Party, six months after their secret wedding.
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June 2025: Baby rumours surface
Fans first began to speculate that a baby Baptista-Evans could be on the way after Alba’s dad seemed to hint at the fact on social media.
The star’s father, Luiz Baptista, responded to a fan account wishing both himself and Evans’ dad, G. Roberts Evans III, a happy Father’s Day. Luiz commented, ‘Many thanks dear Chris. Your turn is coming!’
The comment came after Chris had previously spoken about his hopes to one day become a dad. He said in 2022, ‘That’s absolutely something I want: wife, kids, building a family.’
‘When you read about most of the best artists, whether it’s actors, painters, writers, most of them [admit] it wasn’t the work they made [that they’re most proud of], it was about the relationships; the families they created, the love they found, the love they shared.’
October 2025: The pair welcome their daughter, Alma
On 24 October, Chris and Alba revealed they had become parents for the first time. Born in Massachusetts, the baby girl was named Alma Grace Baptista Evans – taking on both her mum and dad’s last name. A name of Hebrew origin, Alma means ‘nurturing, soul.’
A source told People, ‘They’re enjoying their privacy and these special first few days as a family with their baby.’
Who has Alba Baptista dated before?
Not much is known about Alba’s love life before Chris, however she has been loosely linked to Portuguese director Justin Amorim in the past. The pair have worked on several projects together, including the 2018 film Leviano. Although dating rumours garnered buzz, neither party ever addressed them.
Who has Chris Evans dated before?
Unlike his low-key wife, Chris has been linked to several high-profile stars in the past.
In 2001, Chris began dating 7th Heaven‘s Jessica Biel – with the pair working alongside each other in films including London and Cellular. In 2005, Jessica revealed how she and Chris were planning their future together, saying, ‘We both want to be married, and we both want to have children.’ However, the pair split in 2006 (with Jessica going on to marry Justin Timberlake in 2012.)
In 2012, Chris appeared to briefly rekindle his romance with a former flame. The Boston native had first been linked to Friday Night Lights star Minka Kelly in 2007, with the pair once again said to be dating in 2012. Despite parting ways in 2013, Chris and Minka gave things yet another go the following year – last being seen together over Labor Day weekend in 2015.
In 2016, Chris struck up a romance with his Gifted co-star Jenny Slate, turning their onscreen chemistry into a full-fledged relationship. Reports soon surfaced that the pair were taking a break due to conflicting schedules, but by November 2017, they had reunited. The couple split in March 2023, with Jenny since marrying artist Ben Shattuck.
Over the years, Chris has linked to a number of other Hollywood stars – including Glee alum Dianna Agron, Twilight‘s Ashley Greene, Emily In Paris star Lily Collins, and Cinderella’s Lily James.
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