Chris Evans and Alba Baptista welcome their first baby

Actor Chris Evans and his wife, Alba Baptista, have officially become parents.

According to multiple Hollywood news outlets, the couple quietly welcomed their new baby earlier this month in Massachusetts.

News of the birth surfaced over the weekend, though the couple has not revealed the baby’s name or gender. Sources close to the family say both parents are “overjoyed and healthy,” and that Evans has been “looking forward to fatherhood for years.”

The actor previously spoke in interviews about his desire to slow down his Hollywood schedule to focus on family life.

Evans is best known for portraying Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Baptista, meanwhile, is a Portuguese actress recognized for her work in Warrior Nun. They got married in 2023.