Captain America himself just proved he’s a real-life romantic hero.
Chris Evans is revealing sweet new details about how he popped the question to wife Alba Baptista — and it turns out he did it in her native language. While attending the New York City premiere of his new film Materialists on Saturday (June 7), the Marvel alum opened up to The Knot about the moment he asked the Portuguese actress to marry him.
“I proposed to my wife in, she’s Portuguese, so I learned how to say ‘Will you marry me?’ in Portuguese,” Evans shared. “And I was so [nervous], and I had practiced all week! I had practiced it so much that, you know, while her and I, I’d be making breakfast and you, you almost just start saying it out loud, like, ‘Oh god! That’s not just a song that’s stuck in my head. It’s gonna let the cat out of the bag.’”
Despite his preparation, the actor admitted the big moment didn’t exactly go off without a hitch. “I got really nervous when it came time to do it and I actually think I screwed it up, but I still know it!” he added.
Evans, 43, and Baptista, 26, were quietly engaged before tying the knot in September 2023. The couple exchanged vows during a private ceremony at Evans’ home outside of Boston, followed by a second celebration in Baptista’s home country of Portugal. The pair have kept their relationship mostly under wraps, making only a handful of public appearances since first being linked in 2022.
The actor is currently promoting Materialists, a romantic dramedy from Past Lives director Celine Song. The film — which also stars Dakota Johnson and Pedro Pascal — follows a high-society matchmaker navigating love, money, and morality in modern-day Manhattan. It marks a return to more grounded, character-driven work for Evans, who became a household name as Steve Rogers in Marvel’s Captain America and Avengers franchises.
In addition to his decade-long run in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Evans has starred in a wide range of films, including Knives Out, Snowpiercer, Gifted, The Gray Man, and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. More recently, he appeared opposite Ana de Armas in the action rom-com Ghosted for Apple TV+.
Now, with Materialists set to hit U.S. theaters on June 13, fans will see a different side of Evans — and judging by the red carpet buzz, he’s happy to be back in the spotlight with his real-life leading lady by his side.
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