Chris Evans has finally confirmed that he is married, a month after reports surfaced that he and Alba Baptista tied the knot in an intimate ceremony on Cape Cod.
In his first public appearance since the happy couple exchanged vows in front of those closest to them, including his Marvel co-stars Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Hemsworth, the heartthrob, 42, announced he was “married” during his panel in New York. York City Comic Con on Saturday.
‘It was really, really great. We had two ceremonies. We had one on the east coast. We did one in Portugal. My wife is Portuguese. Yes, go Portugal!’ he told the audience at the Javits Center while wearing his gold wedding band.
He went on to admit that quietly navigating the stress of planning two weddings on different continents was a feat to be accomplished.
Glowing: Chris Evans has finally confirmed he is married, a month after reports surfaced that he and Alba Baptista tied the knot in an intimate ceremony held at a private estate in Cape Cod
Newlywed bliss: In his first public outing since the happy couple exchanged vows in front of those closest to them, including his Marvel co-stars Robert Downey Jr and Chris Hemsworth, the heartthrob, 42, announced he was ‘married’ during his New York Comic Con panel in Saturday
‘They were wonderful and beautiful. There is a lot of wedding planning. For those who are married, it takes a lot out of you,” the actor admitted. “Now that we’ve gotten through that, we’ve just kind of enjoyed life, getting ready for fall, my favorite season. This is, like, the best time of the year right now.’
Following their walks down the aisle, he discovered they were ‘just relaxing and enjoying life and thinking’.
Although this is the first time he has spoken about getting hitched, the source said Page Six that the couple’s East Coast wedding was ‘tightly locked’ and attendees were asked to ‘sign NDAs and phones were confiscated’.
Guests included Jeremy Renner, John Krasinski, his wife Emily Blunt, Elsa Pataky and Susan Downey, according to People.
In January, Evans officially confirmed his relationship with Alba, 26, in an adorable video in which he and his love try to scare each other.
In the caption, he said he was looking back to 2022 while adding three red heart emojis that clearly show his love for the new star.
In November, People reported that the action star had been dating her for over a year and that the relationship was “serious.”
“They are in love and Chris has never been happier.” His family and friends adore her,” a source told the site.
‘It was really, really great. We had two ceremonies. We had one on the east coast. We did one in Portugal. My wife is Portuguese. Yes, go Portugal!’ he told the audience at the Javits Center while wearing his gold wedding band
Honest: He went on to admit that quietly managing the stress of planning two weddings on different continents was a feat to pull off
‘They were wonderful and beautiful. There is a lot of wedding planning. For those who are married, it takes a lot out of you,” the actor admitted. “Now that we’ve gotten through that, we’ve just kind of enjoyed life, getting ready for fall, my favorite season. This is, like, the best time of the year right now’
He has dated actresses Jenny Slate, Minka Kelly and Jessica Biel in the past. He was also rumored to be close to Selena Gomez last year.
Chris told People in 2022 that he feels very ‘content’ in his personal life.
And he also shared that he would like to settle down one day. “It’s absolutely something I want: a wife, children, building a family,” the actor said.
“When you read about most of the best artists, whether it’s actors, painters, writers, most of them (admit) it wasn’t the thing they made (that they’re most proud of), it was about relationships; the families they created, the love they found, the love they shared.
“So that’s also something throughout my long 41 years that rings true as well.”
Following their walks down the aisle, he found them ‘just relaxing and enjoying life and thinking’
“Those things are the most important.” I love the idea of tradition and ceremony. “I’ve had a lot in my life, so the idea of creating that — I can’t think of anything better,” he added.
Baptista has a successful career as an actress.
At the age of 16, she worked in the short film Miami and won the award for best actress at the Festival Iberico de Cine.
She then starred in several films in Portugal, including Edgar Pera’s Caminhos Magnetikos and Ivo Ferreira’s Equinocio.
In 2019, she appeared in Patrick, Gonzalo Waddington’s directorial debut, which was in competition at the San Sebastian International Film Festival.
Next came Fatima 2020 where she worked with Harvey Keitel.
First up: In January, Evans officially confirmed his relationship with Alba, 26, in an adorable video of him and his love trying to scare each other
Whirlwind romance: In November, People reported that the action star had been dating her for over a year and that the relationship was ‘serious’
“They are in love and Chris has never been happier.” His family and friends adore her,” a source told the site
Alba starred as Ava in the Netflix series Warrior Nun, which was released in 2020. This year, she had a major role in Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris.
She also has a heart: four years ago she did humanitarian work in an orphanage in Cambodia.
During the early years of his career, Chris dated the likes of Jessica Biel, Kate Bosworth and Christina Ricci, and was also linked to Sandra Bullock.
Since becoming a global superstar in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Chris has had a mutual romance with Jenny Slate of Big Mouth fame.
Age is just a number: In July, Evans’ brother Scott defended his sibling’s romance with Alba, despite their 16-year age gap
In July, Evans’ brother Scott defended his sibling’s romance with Alba, despite their 16-year age gap.
In response to public criticism and wild reactions to Chris’ relationships over the years, Scott, who is openly gay, said it was “difficult” for Chris because “people can screw things up pretty quickly.”
While appearing on Nick Viall’s podcast The Viall Files, Scott explained how fame has affected his brother’s ability to date.
Scott explained that a superstar girlfriend will initially think, “Oh, I’m just dating a guy, he’s a guy,” only to find herself on the business end of “article after article after article, after post, after tag after tag.”
He spoke candidly about Chris’s besotted public ‘ruining’ his girlfriends and dismissing ‘everyone he tried to date’ as ‘shit’.
Scott admitted that ‘you can only take it for so long’, which I think makes relationships a bit difficult for him.
Hearthrob: During the early years of his career, Chris dated the likes of Jessica Biel, Kate Bosworth and Christina Ricci, and was also linked to Sandra Bullock; seen in 2022
Successful career: Alba starred as Ava in the Netflix series Warrior Nun, which was released in 2020. This year, she had a lead role in Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris; in the picture in 2021
Chris’s fame, he said, developed in a “slow burn over the years” rather than an overnight shock where he “suddenly catapults to stardom.”
The two brothers “watched the Internet happen” together, Scott said, noting that “Twitter wasn’t around when he started making movies.”
Now at the height of the social media age, the internet “can be a dark place” where “people can get very bold with things they think are appropriate.”
Scott claimed to be hearing from some of Chris’ enthusiastic fans, who refer to Scott as their ‘son-in-law’ while rhapsodizing about the Marvel piece.
Meanwhile, Scott had nothing but kind words for Alba, confirming that he “approves” of the Portuguese actress’ relationship with Chris.
In 2019, a year after his final split from Jenni, Chris told Men’s Journal: “I really want kids. Yes I want. I like nice pedestrian, homely things.’
The Knives Out sizzler declared: “I want a wife, I want kids. I love the ceremony. I want to carve pumpkins and decorate Christmas trees and stuff like that.’