Chris Evans has officially stepped into the role he’s been dreaming of for years: father. On October 24, 2025, at 1:27 p.m. in a quiet Massachusetts hospital, the 44-year-old Captain America star and his radiant wife, Portuguese actress Alba Baptista, 28, welcomed their first child—a beautiful baby girl named Alma Grace Baptista Evans. The news, first uncovered through public birth records by TMZ and later confirmed exclusively to People magazine, sent shockwaves of joy across the globe. Both mother and daughter are healthy, happy, and already surrounded by the fierce, protective love of a man who once shielded the universe but now guards something infinitely more precious: his family.

In a celebrity landscape often defined by flashy announcements and over-the-top reveals, Chris and Alba chose silence, privacy, and simplicity. No gender reveal parties. No sponsored diaper brand deals. Just two people deeply in love, building a life away from the spotlight they both command. And yet, the world found out anyway—because some stories are simply too beautiful to stay hidden.

The name itself tells a story. Alma, meaning “soul” in Portuguese, is a tender tribute to Alba’s heritage, a whisper of Lisbon in every syllable. Grace adds a timeless, almost cinematic elegance—a nod, perhaps, to the quiet strength Chris has always carried, both on screen and off. Baptista Evans as the full surname bridges their worlds: the proud Portuguese lineage of a rising star and the all-American roots of a Boston boy who became a global icon. It’s a name that feels destined, like the couple themselves.

To understand how we got here, we have to go back—back to early 2022, when Chris Evans, fresh off the emotional high of Avengers: Endgame and the bittersweet farewell to Steve Rogers, was searching for something real. He had fame, fortune, and a resume that could make any actor weep with envy. But what he wanted, what he had openly longed for in interviews for years, was family. “I really want kids,” he told Men’s Journal in 2019. “I like the pedestrian, domestic things.” In 2022, after being crowned People’s Sexiest Man Alive, he doubled down: “Wife, kids, building a family—that’s absolutely something I want.”

And then, across the Atlantic, fate intervened.

Alba Baptista was already a force in her own right. Born in Lisbon, fluent in five languages, and catapulted to international fame by Netflix’s Warrior Nun, she was the kind of actress who could command a room with a single glance. At just 25 when they met, she was grounded, brilliant, and unapologetically herself—qualities that instantly captivated Chris. They crossed paths in Europe during one of his post-MCU soul-searching trips. Sources close to the couple say it was love at first conversation. He was smitten. She was intrigued. And for over a year, they dated in complete secrecy, shielding their romance from the world.

By November 2022, the truth began to leak. People magazine broke the story: “Chris Evans has been dating Portuguese actress Alba Baptista for over a year. They are in love, and Chris has never been happier. His family and friends all adore her.” The confirmation came just one day after a now-infamous Instagram exchange. Alba had posted a behind-the-scenes photo from her rom-com A Dream in Paris, captioning it, “A love-filled movie ❤️.” Chris, never one for public affection, couldn’t resist—he replied with clapping hands and a melting face emoji. The internet erupted. Within hours, paparazzi captured them strolling hand-in-hand through Central Park, both in sunglasses and masks, trying—and failing—to blend in. The chemistry was undeniable.

Valentine’s Day 2023 turned secrecy into celebration. Chris took to Instagram Stories with a montage that felt like a love letter in motion: the two of them hiking near waterfalls, picking apples in flannel shirts, skiing down powdery slopes, stargazing under the Northern Lights, watching ocean sunsets, and—most adorably—Alba cuddling his beloved rescue dog, Dodger. One clip showed them kissing in a car, laughing like teenagers. He captioned the entire reel simply: “My Valentine.” It was the soft launch of the century.

By September 2023, they were married—not once, but twice. The first ceremony was an ultra-private affair at their Cape Cod estate in Massachusetts. Only 100 guests, all under strict NDAs. Phones were surrendered at the door. The guest list? A Marvel reunion for the ages: Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Jeremy Renner, and more. Dodger, naturally, served as ring bearer. The setting was pure New England autumn—crisp air, golden leaves, and vows exchanged under a canopy of trees. It was intimate, emotional, and locked down tighter than a S.H.I.E.L.D. facility.

But Alba’s family couldn’t miss out. Just weeks later, the couple jetted to Portugal for a second ceremony—this one steeped in her culture, surrounded by her loved ones. Chris later shared the magic at New York Comic Con: “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. Yeah, they were wonderful. They were beautiful.” Alba debuted her engagement ring shortly after—a breathtaking pearl-and-diamond floral design that screamed timeless romance.

Their first red carpet as husband and wife came at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscars Party. Chris, in a sharp black tux, couldn’t keep his eyes—or hands—off Alba, who stunned in a flowing gown. The PDA was subtle but electric. They were no longer hiding. They were claiming their love.

The proposal story, revealed by Chris in a rare The Knot interview in June 2025, is the stuff of rom-com gold. He learned “Will you marry me?” in Portuguese—“Queres casar comigo?”—and practiced for a week. On the big night, nerves got the better of him. “I think I butchered it,” he laughed. “But she said yes anyway.” Alba, glowing with adoration, added: “He’s my everything.”

For years, Chris had been vocal about wanting children. In press junkets for Knives Out, he said, “The things I’m most proud of in life are the relationships I’ve built, the family I come from, the family I hope to create.” In November 2024, during an Access Hollywood interview, he called fatherhood “the most exciting title” he could imagine. Little did the world know, that title was already on the horizon.

The first hint came in July 2025, courtesy of the most unlikely source: Alba’s father, Luiz Baptista. A fan had tagged Chris in a Father’s Day post, and Luiz commented: “Many thanks… Your turn is coming! 🥰” The internet lost its mind. Suddenly, every public appearance was scrutinized. Was that a baby bump under Alba’s flowy dress at a premiere? Was Chris’s hand placement extra protective? The rumors swirled, but the couple stayed silent—focusing instead on their work. Chris had just wrapped Red One, a holiday action-comedy that became a streaming juggernaut. Alba was in talks for major Hollywood projects, bridging her European success with American stardom.

Then, on October 24, everything changed.

Public birth records in Massachusetts revealed the truth: Alma Grace Baptista Evans, born to Christopher Robert Evans and Alba Baptista Evans. TMZ broke the story. Outlets scrambled. And finally, People confirmed: “Chris Evans and Alba Baptista have welcomed their first child, a daughter named Alma Grace. Both mom and baby are doing great.” The statement was short, sweet, and perfectly them.

The world reacted with pure, unfiltered joy. #CaptainDaddy trended worldwide within minutes. X (formerly Twitter) overflowed with memes: baby-sized Captain America shields, Dodger wearing a “Big Brother” bandana, Steve Rogers cradling a tiny bundle in fan art. Scarlett Johansson posted a simple heart emoji—Auntie Scar was ready. Robert Downey Jr. quipped, “Another Avenger has entered the battlefield.” Portugal erupted in pride, with local media calling Alma “nossa princesinha” (our little princess). Marvel fans dubbed her “Mini Cap.” One viral video edit set her birth announcement to the Avengers theme—10 million views in a day.

Back in Massachusetts, life has already shifted. Their sprawling farmhouse outside Boston—once a bachelor pad for Chris and Dodger—has been transformed. Soft neutrals, wooden cribs, stacks of Portuguese children’s books, and a nursery painted in muted pastels. Dodger, now a big brother, reportedly follows the bassinet everywhere. Chris, who grew up in a tight-knit family with traditions like Christmas Eve sleepovers at his parents’ house, is ready to pass it all down. Alba, singing lull-Abys in Portuguese, is already planning bilingual bedtime stories.

They’ve mastered privacy before—NDAs at weddings, no baby face reveals planned—but the paparazzi are circling. Hospital security was tight. Their home is gated. And Chris, ever the protector, has reportedly hired extra help to keep the peace. This is their family. The world can celebrate from afar.

Fans can’t stop speculating: Will there be more children? Chris has said “absolutely” in the past. Alba’s post-baby glow suggests she’s already smitten with motherhood. Career-wise, Chris is eyeing directing—his passion project after acting. Alba is fielding offers that could make her a household name in the U.S. But for now, everything else can wait.

This isn’t just a celebrity baby story. It’s the culmination of a love that began in secret, blossomed in defiance of fame, and now blooms in the quiet chaos of new parenthood. Chris Evans spent years playing the ultimate hero. Now, he’s living it—diapers, 3 a.m. feedings, and all.

Alma Grace Baptista Evans is more than a name. She’s a promise. A legacy. The first chapter of a new Evans era.

And somewhere, in a cozy Massachusetts nursery, Captain America is singing his daughter to sleep—shield down, heart wide open.

Congratulations, Chris and Alba.