Chris Evans and Alba Baptista welcome first child in Massachusetts

Actor Chris Evans and his wife, Portuguese actress Alba Baptista, have welcomed their first child, multiple reports said, with the baby born Saturday, Oct. 25, in Massachusetts. The couple has not disclosed the infant's name or sex, and their representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Speculation about a possible pregnancy circulated earlier this year after Baptista's father replied to a Father's Day post, writing, "Many thanks dear Chris. Your turn is coming!" The family has otherwise kept details of their private life closely held. Evans and Baptista, who married in 2023, have made only a few public appearances together since confirming their relationship in 2022.

Evans, 44, has spoken publicly about his desire to become a parent. In 2024 he said he hoped to have children and described the "title of dad" as an exciting prospect. The actor has also discussed adjusting his work commitments in recent years, and has indicated a preference for spending more time on family life when possible.

Baptista, 28, is known for roles in Portuguese film and television and made an English language debut on the Netflix series Warrior Nun. The couple celebrated two...