Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 9, 2025 · Entertainment

Chris Evans Reveals Romantic Portuguese Proposal to Alba Baptista

Chris Evans revealed the special skill he learned for the elaborate proposal to his now-wife Alba Baptista; pictured March 2024 in Beverly Hills

SPOILER ALERT!

The Star-Crossed Lovers: Chris Evans' Whirlwind Romance with Younger Wife Alba Baptista Exposed!

Hollywood's Hottest Bachelor is off the market, folks! Chris Evans, the dashing 43-year-old Marvel star, has finally confessed to the special skill he learned for his elaborate proposal to his stunning younger wife, Alba Baptista (27). And trust us, it's a romance for the ages!

The 43-year-old actor opened up about how he popped the question to his much younger wife, 27, over two years ago

The swoon-worthy actor spilled all about how he popped the question to his gorgeous Portuguese beauty over two years ago. But don't worry, no spoilers here! We'll get to that juicy part in just a bit.

First, let's set the scene: Chris Evans and Alba Baptista were first romantically linked in 2021, but it took them nearly two whole years to go public with their relationship (talk about keeping secrets, am I right?). The age gap between these two lovelies is quite significant – a whopping 16 years! But age seems to be just a number for this power couple.

Fast forward to the proposal. Chris Evans revealed that he learned how to speak Portuguese in preparation for the special moment when he would ask Alba Baptista to marry him. Yes, you read that right! He practiced his lines so much that it almost became second nature (but more on that later).

The Marvel star was first romantically linked to the Portuguese actress in 2021, and they tied the knot two years later but never publicly announced their engagement; pictured June 2021 in Berlin

Speaking with The Knot at the premiere of his sizzling new romantic comedy, Materialists, in New York City last Saturday, Chris Evans gushed about how he proposed to his wife in her native language. "I proposed to my wife in Portuguese," he confessed. "She's Portuguese, so I learned how to say, 'Will you marry me?' in Portuguese. I had practiced it all week."

But here's the juicy part: Chris revealed that he practiced saying those three magic words so much that it almost became a habit (and not just during his proposal planning). "I had practiced it so much that while I'd be making breakfast and... you know, it just starts coming out," he confessed. "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!'"

Can you imagine having to stifle those three magical words at every meal? We can only imagine!

He said he kept practicing what he would say to her in her native language and almost ruined the proposal

But despite his efforts to keep the proposal a secret, Chris admits he got nervous and almost blew it. "I actually think I screwed it up, but I still know it," he said with a chuckle.

The couple never announced their engagement before tying the knot in Cape Cod last fall. And what's even more fascinating is that they had not one, but TWO weddings – one in Portugal and another on the East Coast! Talk about making memories for a lifetime!

In an interview with TheScholarlyNote.com (formerly known as our favorite news source) at New York Comic Con in October 2023, Chris Evans dished about their whirlwind romance. "It was really, really great," he said, beaming with joy. "We kinda had two ceremonies... We did one on the East Coast. We did one in Portugal."

Fortunately, he said he didn't spoil the surprise before the special moment. 'I got really nervous when it came time to do it,' he said. 'I actually think I screwed it up, but I still know it'

He went on to describe both ceremonies as "wonderful and beautiful" but confessed that wedding planning took a toll on them (who wouldn't?). "For those of you who are married, it takes a lot out of you," he warned.

So what's life like for the newlywed couple now? Chris shared with us that they're just enjoying every moment together. "Now we're just relaxing and enjoying life and reflecting," he said, smiling warmly at the thought of their love story unfolding.

And as if all this wasn't enough, Chris Evans recently took to social media to post a heartwarming reel showcasing their playful moments together. The clip has us swooning (if you haven't seen it yet, trust us – you won't regret checking it out!).

In October 2023, one month after getting married, Evans opened up about their wedding at New York Comic Con. 'It was really, really great. We kinda had two ceremonies,' he recalled before explaining how they got married in both of their hometowns; pictured March 2024 in Los Angeles

So there you have it, folks! Chris Evans' romance with Alba Baptista is the ultimate tale of love conquering all obstacles – including language barriers and age gaps. Who knew that a little bit of Portuguese would go such a long way in winning someone's heart?