Secret Weddings Revealed: Chris Evans and Alba Baptista Tie the Knot in Spectacular Fashion

Chris Evans made an official announcement about his marriage to Alba Baptista during a panel at New York City Comic Con on Saturday, October 14th. Wearing a gold wedding band, Evans shared the exciting news with the audience at Javits Center. He expressed his joy by stating that the experience was truly amazing, and they had the privilege of having two ceremonies. One took place on the East Coast, while the other was held in Portugal, representing his wife's Portuguese heritage. Evans concluded his announcement by enthusiastically cheering for Portugal.

The couple thoroughly enjoyed both ceremonies, although the groom, a Boston native, admitted that organizing two weddings wasn't a simple task. "The weddings were absolutely wonderful and beautiful. Planning a wedding is quite overwhelming. Those of you who are married know how much it drains you," he shared. "But now that it's all over, we've been cherishing life, looking forward to autumn, which happens to be my favorite season. It's currently the most delightful time of the year. We're now just unwinding, savoring life, and reflecting."

Although this is the first time Evans has mentioned his marriage to Baptista, it was confirmed in September that the Captain America star and the Warrior Nun actress tied the knot in Massachusetts, despite never making their engagement public.

Evans and Baptista's connection began in 2021, when she started following him and certain members of his family on Instagram. It wasn't until November 2022 that they were seen together, walking hand-in-hand in New York City.

Just two months later, they publicly announced their relationship on Instagram. Evans shared a compilation video showcasing moments from the past year where they playfully scared each other. Along with the video, he wrote on his Instagram Story, "A look back at 2022," accompanied by three heart emojis.

Chris Evans speaks at a panel during New York Comic Con 2023 on October 14, 2023 in New York City. Craig Barritt/Getty Images for ReedPop

According to a source, Chris and Alba have become more serious in their relationship than ever before. They have preferred keeping their romance lowkey and away from the public eye, spending most of their time at Chris's place in Massachusetts. They enjoy the peacefulness and nature there, away from the spotlight. Chris expressed his desire to take his time before committing to settling down.

While maintaining a relatively private relationship, Evans and Baptista could not resist expressing their love for each other on Valentine's Day in 2023. To commemorate the occasion, Evans shared a collection of intimate and previously unreleased photos depicting the couple engaged in passionate kisses and enjoying thrilling adventures together.

Chris Evans and Alba Baptista posing together, image courtesy of Chris Evans/Instagram.

Before officially confirming their relationship, Evans expressed his strong commitment to finding a life partner to share his life with.

"I absolutely love my work and give it my all. However, even in this industry, there are moments of doubt, hesitation, and the need to realign oneself in search of a deep connection with someone. Perhaps it's about finding that special person you want to spend your life with. Yes, that could be it."

Throughout the years, Evans has openly expressed his desire to start a family. In a 2019 interview with Men's Journal, he said, "I truly want to have children. I appreciate simple, everyday things. I long for a spouse, children, the joy of decorating Christmas trees and engaging in normal family activities."

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