At the premiere of his latest film Materialists on June 7 in New York City, Chris Evans—best known as Captain America—shared a delightfully romantic tale about proposing to his wife, Portuguese actress Alba Baptista. Opting for her native tongue, Evans revealed he practiced saying “Will you marry me?” in Portuguese all week in preparation—though, nerves and emotion led him to stumble over the words during the actual moment.

“I proposed to my wife in—she’s Portuguese, so I learned how to say ‘Will you marry me?’ in Portuguese,” Evans reflected on the red carpet. “I had practiced it so much… you almost start saying it out loud, like, ‘Oh god! That’s gonna let the cat out of the bag.’” He admitted the delivery didn’t go perfectly: “I got really nervous when it came time… I actually think I screwed it up, but I still know it!”

Evans and Baptista quietly got engaged and married in September 2023. The actor disclosed they held two ceremonies: an intimate one at his Boston-area home and another in Portugal. He humorously noted how private and small they were, emphasizing the weeks of wedding planning that followed. The couple first sparked romance rumors in late 2022, keeping their relationship predominantly out of the spotlight until mid‑2023. They made their red carpet debut as newlyweds at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party earlier this year. Evans is currently promoting Materialists, a romantic dramedy directed by Celine Song, co-starring Dakota Johnson and Pedro Pascal.

The film, set to release on June 13, marks his return to heartfelt, character-driven storytelling. In sharing this personal anecdote, Evans proves the power of love and preparation—even if you're slightly tongue-tied. It’s a sweet example of Hollywood romance grounded in sincerity. This charming revelation of his proposal highlights how the Avengers star balances Hollywood romance with humility and authenticity. Despite the massive spotlight, Evans' nervous sincerity in learning Portuguese serves as a touching reminder that even superheroes have tender, vulnerable moments. Fans responded with enthusiasm at the premiere—sharing smiles for Evans' linguistic effort, along with excitement for the film. It's clear that Evans and Baptista remain devoted and supportive partners: he as the practicing romantic, and she as the receptive, beloved fiancé turned wife.