Chris Evans and Wife Alba Baptista Welcome Their First Child Together — A Baby Girl Named Alma Grace
Chris Evans has officially stepped into his most heartwarming role yet — fatherhood. The Captain America star and his wife, Portuguese actress Alba Baptista, have welcomed their first child together, a baby girl named Alma Grace Baptista Evans. The couple reportedly welcomed their daughter on Friday, October 24, in Evans’ home state of Massachusetts, surrounded by close family.
After years of keeping their relationship largely private, the news of their baby girl feels like a tender new chapter for the famously reserved pair. Sources close to the couple shared that both mom and baby are doing well, and Evans, 43, is “completely over the moon.” The actor, who has long spoken about wanting a family someday, now seems to have found exactly what he’s been hoping for — a quiet, happy life far away from Hollywood’s chaos.
Evans and Baptista, 27, were first linked romantically in 2021 after fans noticed subtle social media interactions between the two. Their relationship, however, remained out of the spotlight until November 2022, when they were spotted together hand-in-hand in New York City. A year later, the couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, with close friends and Marvel co-stars like Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, and Jeremy Renner in attendance.
Now, with the arrival of baby Alma, the couple’s love story has taken on a new dimension — one that feels as pure and grounded as Evans’ reputation itself. Known for his love of family, nature, and quiet moments at home, Evans has often expressed his desire to slow down and focus on what truly matters. In a 2022 interview with People, he reflected, “When you have the things that matter most — family, love, stability — everything else is just icing on the cake.”
The name “Alma” has already caught the attention of fans online. In Latin and Portuguese, the name means “soul” or “spirit,” a fitting choice for a couple known for their thoughtful and meaningful approach to life. Social media has flooded with congratulatory messages, with fans celebrating this new chapter for Evans and Baptista — two stars who have managed to keep their romance refreshingly authentic in an industry that rarely allows for privacy.
For Evans, who has spent more than two decades in Hollywood, this new phase marks a turning point. He has often spoken about wanting to move away from constant film work and enjoy the quieter side of life. “I’m just trying to spend time with family and loved ones,” he said earlier this year during a fan event. “That’s where I’m happiest — home, with the people who matter.”
Friends and colleagues describe the couple as deeply in love and grounded. Baptista, best known for her work in Netflix’s Warrior Nun, has built her career steadily, balancing her passion for acting with her strong family values. Insiders say she has embraced motherhood with calm confidence and grace, and Evans has been “hands-on from the start,” fully involved in every detail of preparing for their baby’s arrival.
Though Evans and Baptista haven’t yet shared public photos of their daughter, fans are already calling Alma one of the most anticipated “celebrity babies” of the year. But if their past behavior is any indication, it’s likely the couple will choose to keep their daughter’s life as private as possible — focusing instead on the joy of their new little family rather than the spotlight.
As the couple settles into parenthood, Evans’ words from years ago now seem almost prophetic. “I want a family. I want traditions,” he said in a past interview. “I want to carve pumpkins, decorate trees, and play in the snow with my kids.” Now, with baby Alma in their arms and autumn leaves falling outside their Massachusetts home, that dream has finally come true.
