Chris Evans on ‘Enjoying Life’ After 2 ‘Wonderful’ Wedding Ceremonies with Alba Baptista (2024)

Chris Evans has finally found time to relax with his new bride Alba Baptista.

The Avengers star, 42, who tied the knot with the Portuguese actress in early September, still had that newlywed glow while speaking about his recent life at New York Comic Con 2023 on Saturday — one of his first public appearances since the marriage.

Giving the audience a look at the wedding band on his finger, Evans confirmed he got married, saying that the two wedding ceremonies — one held in Portugal and the other in a private home in Cape Cod, Massachusetts — were “wonderful and beautiful."

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“It’s a lot planning a wedding. For those of you who are married you know it takes a lot out of you,” the actor said at the event. “But now that we're through that, we've just been enjoying life, gearing up for autumn, my favorite season. Now we're just relaxing and enjoying life and reflecting.”

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The Ghosted star was one of the featured guests at this year’s NYCC, running Oct. 12 through Oct. 15, alongside actors including Ewan McGregor, David Tennant, Zachary Levi, Tom Hiddleston and Susan Sarandon.

The annual event, which is the “East Coast's biggest and most exciting popular culture convention,” per NYCC’s website, “plays host to the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies and television.”

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Evans married the Warrior Nun actress, 26, in a private ceremony at an estate in Cape Cod on Sept. 9.

Following the ceremony, “a large tent and dance floor were set up at the house" and music could be heard late into the night, a source told PEOPLE at the time.

Although the two were first linked in January 2022, Evans and Baptista have mainly kept their relationship private. It wasn’t until a source confirmed to PEOPLE that they had been dating “for over a year” in November 2022.

“They are in love and Chris has never been happier. His family and friends all adore her,” the source said.

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Around that time, PEOPLE’s 2022 Sexiest Man Alive also opened up to PEOPLE about his desire to settle down and start a family but didn’t mention Baptista.

"That's absolutely something I want: wife, kids, building a family," Evans said. "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 are most proud of], it was about the relationships; the families they created, the love they found, the love they shared."

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A source last month confirmed that desire, revealing to PEOPLE that Evans “got serious very quickly” after meeting the Portuguese actress for the first time in Europe. "He kept saying he knew she was the one."

"He has been ready to settle down for a while," the insider added. "He can’t wait to have a family. He was just waiting for the right girl."

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When it comes to his career, the Knives Out actor says he’s choosing to be more selective with future projects.

Rather than playing more of the “assholes” he did earlier in his career, it’s now about “where, when and who” for the actor. When everything aligns with certain projects, he hopes to “jump at those chances.”

Evans said he would “absolutely” explore directing and producing roles, but he learned from his directing debut with Before We Go that “it takes so much of you.”

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“I was just so eager to get the chance,” he said of the 2014 film. “I took a script that was like a little broken bird. I was like, ‘No, I can fix it,’ and you try and drag this thing across the finish line.”

The Snow Piercer star said he’s “always on the hunt to find something,” including scripts and theater work, but knows it has to be a project in which he finds “deep, deep passion.”

Until then, the “dog dad” is enjoying spending time with his pup Dodger, who he misses “terribly” when he’s away for even a day.

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When asked if Dodger has an inner voice, one immediately came to Evans' mind — Marty McFly, played by a young Michael J. Fox.

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“That’s the voice I hear in my mind,” the proud pet owner said. “It’s just so sweet. It’s coming out of those big eyes.”

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With Halloween on the way, Evans confirmed that Dodger will certainly not be donning a costume, as he recalled a memory of a “rough” winter hike in 2015 when he put booties on the now nearly 9-year-old dog.

“You could be holding a raw sirloin steak, five feet, and he will not move,” Evans reminisced with a laugh. “Whether it’s booties or a costume, I’ve forced sweaters and things on him and he just freezes. He hates it.”

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Evans adopted Dodger — named after the Artful Dodger in Disney's 1988 film Oliver & Companyfrom a rescue in 2017 while shooting his movie Gifted.

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However, the star revealed that he had a furry companion before Dodger — a dog named East. Evans explained that the 11-year-old American Bulldog “was the opposite of Dodger.”

“He was a sweet dog, but he probably could have had his own apartment,” he said. “He was very chill, but I really always wanted a dog to just tackle me a little bit.”

That’s why Dodger has been a “blessing” and a “flirt” to everyone he has met, having “not aged a day in his body or mind.”

The Gray Man star has extended his love for dogs to new endeavors, including a partnership with dog food brand Jinx, which he described as a “no-brainer.”

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He teamed up with Jinx for a visit to the Animal Haven shelter to spread smiles, promote pet adoption and urge people not to overlook senior dogs.

“Older dogs that have had sometimes challenging experiences, the gratitude they will just shower on you, it’s a beautiful thing,” Evans said of the August shelter visit. “We’re hoping to do a lot more stuff like that in the future.”

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Evans is set to return to the big screen on Oct. 20, starring as a pharmaceutical sales rep selling opiods in Pain Hustlers. In the meantime, he said he's enjoying the change of the season and “everything” fall-related.

“Apple picking, carving pumpkins and raking leaves,” Evans said, rattling off some of the reasons why he loves autumn. “Those dead leaves smell so good, and it’s the smell that signals what’s coming. It’s just the trifecta of my favorite holidays and my favorite time of the year.”

Chris Evans on ‘Enjoying Life’ After 2 ‘Wonderful’ Wedding Ceremonies with Alba Baptista (2024)

FAQs

Why did Chris Evans marry Alba Baptista? ›

A source spoke to People on September 11 about how Evans knew quickly after meeting Baptista in Europe that she was the woman with whom he wanted to build a life. Evans “has been ready to settle down for a while. He can't wait to have a family. He was just waiting for the right girl,” the source said.

Who is the current wife of Chris Evans? ›

The Captain America star and fellow actor Alba Baptista made it official in September 2023 by saying “I do” in a secret Massachusetts ceremony. This didn't come as a huge surprise to many fans, as Evans had said in November 2022 interview that he hoped to start a family one day with the right person.

How long did Chris Evans and Alba Baptista date? ›

The couple wed after two years of dating. February 14, 2023: Evans celebrates Valentine's Day by posting a bunch of romantic photos of Baptista on his Instagram Story.

What is the age gap between Chris and Alba? ›

What is Chris Evans and Alba Baptista's age difference? Evans and Baptista have an age difference of 16 years.

Who was Chris Evans' first wife? ›

On 9 January 2015, Evans became a grandfather when Jade gave birth to her son. Evans married Carol McGiffin in 1991. Their 1993 break up was not amicable and the two divorced in 1998. McGiffin was scathing about Evans in newspaper articles as late as 2003.

How many times did Chris Evans get married? ›

“I got married,” Evans said. “It was really, really great. We kinda had two ceremonies. We had one on the East Coast.

Do Chris Evans have a child? ›

How many children do Chris Evans and his wife Natasha Shishmanian share? The couple have four children - Noah, Eli, and twins Walt and Boo. Natasha gave birth to their first son, Noah Nicholas Martin Evans in February 2009 and three years later, had their second son, Eli Alfred Michael Evans in June of 2012.

What nationality is Alba Baptista? ›

Alba Baptista, a 26-year-old Portuguese actor has worked in the 2022 comedy Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris. She was born in Lisbon, and featured in popular Portuguese productions like A Impostora.

When did Chris Evans date Sandra Bullock? ›

Although rumors swirled that Sandra and Chris Evans were an item in 2014, Sandy confirmed that they were just friends.

How old are Chris Evans' girlfriends? ›

Fans Are Debating Chris Evans And Alba Baptista's 16-Year Age Gap After Their Wedding Amid Reports That They “Got Serious Very Quickly” Numerous sources have confirmed that the 42-year-old Marvel star married his 26-year-old girlfriend in Cape Cod over the weekend.

Does Chris Evans have a twin brother? ›

Who is Alba Baptista's husband? ›

Personal life. Baptista married American actor Chris Evans on September 9, 2023 in a private at-home ceremony on Cape Cod in Massachusetts.

How many children did Chris Evans have? ›

Chris and his wife, Natasha Shishmanian, share twins Walt and Boo, as well as sons Eli and Noah. Natasha gave birth to their first child together in 2009. After she survived a near-fatal ectopic pregnancy the following year, the couple used IVF to conceive their son Eli.

Did Sebastian Stan attend Chris Evans' wedding? ›

The non-appearance of two Marvel stalwarts, Sebastian Stan and Anthony Mackie, at Evans' wedding has piqued the curiosity of fans who see them as vital threads in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

When did Alba Baptista get married? ›

After a whirlwind romance, Chris Evans and Alba Baptista are married. Although the actors were rumored to have begun dating as early as 2021, they were first spotted in November 2022. In September 2023, Page Six and People reported the pair tied the knot in an at-home wedding.

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