Eesha Kulkarni

Beloved actor Chris Evans has taken a giant leap toward his Happy Ever After. This weekend, the global heartthrob tied the knot with the talented Portuguese actress, Alba Baptista, in a private and picturesque Cape Cod ceremony that has us all swooning.

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The Marvel superhero and his leading lady made it official on the weekend of September 9 and 10, 2023. As they exchanged vows amidst the serene beauty of Cape Cod, they were joined by a guest list that reads like a who’s who of Hollywood royalty. Picture this: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, John Krasinski, and Emily Blunt all gathered to celebrate this momentous occasion. Talk about a star-studded affair!

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Who Is Alba Baptista?

Curious about Evans’ lady love? We got you. Baptista gained widespread recognition for her role in Warrior Nun (2020), marking her introduction to English-language cinema. The actress hails from Portugal, with Lisbon as her place of birth. She has made notable appearances in numerous popular Portuguese movies and television series, such as A Impostora, Filha da Lei, A Criação, and Jogo Duplo. Following her stint on Warrior Nun, she took on a role in the 2022 dramedy Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris.

Beyond her acting career, Baptista is deeply committed to charitable endeavours. In 2018, she dedicated her time to an orphanage in Cambodia, with a particular focus on educational support. Impressively, she is multilingual, fluent in Spanish, French, German, English, and her native Portuguese.

Now, you might be wondering, how did this whirlwind romance come to be? Well, it turns out that Evans and Baptista had been quietly smouldering in the background, keeping their relationship under wraps for almost a year. They hadn’t gone ‘Instagram official’ yet, but eagle-eyed fans noticed some sweet online interactions between the couple. Baptista’s mom even dropped a hint by using the same pumpkins seen on Evans’ Instagram as her profile photo.

But it wasn’t just social media breadcrumbs that had fans convinced of their love story. Evans had been generously sprinkling likes all over Baptista’s photos since October 2022, and who can forget that sweet Valentine’s Day montage? It featured their adorable moments together – from hiking to sharing affection, and even playful scares. You know it’s true love when your Instagram feed starts looking like a romantic comedy!

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Speaking of romance, Evans has always been open about his desire for a family. He’s not just Captain America; he’s Captain of the ‘I Want a Family’ team. In a candid interview, he revealed, “That’s absolutely something I want: wife, kids, building a family.” He’s all about those “pedestrian, domestic things” like carving pumpkins and decorating Christmas trees. With the love of his life by his side, it seems like Evans’ dreams are coming true.

In fact, a source spilled the beans to Us Weekly in January 2023, saying that Evans and Baptista were more serious than a cat video going viral. “This is the most committed anyone can remember him being in a very long time, if not ever,” the source revealed. They prefer the quiet life in Massachusetts, away from the spotlight, surrounded by nature. It’s like a rom-com set in real life.

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So, how did Chris Evans, the man who’s been linked to some of Hollywood’s finest, including Jessica Biel, Kate Bosworth, and even Sandra Bullock, find his forever love in Alba Baptista? Well, it seems that love has a funny way of working out, especially when you’re Captain America.

As they say, the best artists often find their proudest work in the love they share, the families they create, and the traditions they cherish. And for Chris Evans, creating his own love story with Alba Baptista just might be his most heroic act yet. Here’s to a lifetime of love, laughter, and maybe a few more Instagram montages!