Chris Evans has revealed that his \u201cpriorities have shifted\u201d since becoming a dad last year.<\/p>\n
During an appearance at Fan Expo Boston 2026 earlier this month, the \u201cCaptain America: The First Avenger\u201d star opened up about how fatherhood has changed his approach to work.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have a daughter now. You need a really good reason to want to go to work now,\u201d Evans, 45, said in a clip from the event<\/a> shared by a social media user. \u201c[My] priorities have shifted a bit.\u201d<\/p>\n Chris Evans, pictured above at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, said his \u201cpriorities have shifted\u201d since becoming a father. Variety via Getty Images<\/p>\n Evans, seen above with his wife, Alba Baptista, opened up about fatherhood at Fan Expo Boston 2026 earlier this month. chrisevans\/Instagram<\/p>\n The \u201cKnives Out\u201d actor shares his first child with \u201cWarrior Nun\u201d actress Alba Baptista, 29. The couple quietly welcomed their daughter<\/a>, Alma Grace Baptista Evans, in Massachusetts in October 2025.<\/p>\n Rumors that Baptista was pregnant began in June 2025 after her father, Luiz Baptista, seemingly let the news slip in a comment on a fan account\u2019s Father\u2019s Day post celebrating him and Evans\u2019 father, G. Robert Evans III.<\/p>\n \u201cMany thanks, dear Chris. Your turn is coming! \ud83e\udd70\u201d Luiz wrote, appearing to mistake the account for the \u201cScott Pilgrim vs. the World\u201d star\u2019s own.<\/p>\n Evans, pictured with his wife, Baptista, welcomed his daughter, Alma Grace, in October 2025. chrisevans\/Instagram<\/p>\n Rumors that the couple, seen above, were expecting began circulating in June 2025. chrisevans\/Instagram<\/p>\n Evans previously told Access Hollywood<\/a> in November 2024 that \u201cabsolutely\u201d wanted to become a father one day.<\/p>\n \u201cI hope so,\u201d he said when asked if he wanted to follow in his \u201cRed One\u201d co-star Dwayne \u201cThe Rock\u201d Johnson\u2019s footsteps. \u201cThe title of dad is an exciting one.\u201d<\/p>\n In the days after the birth, a source told People<\/a> that Evans \u201ccompletely in awe of his daughter.\u201d<\/p>\n Evans, pictured above, had previously said that he \u201cabsolutely\u201d wanted to become a father. Variety via Getty Images<\/p>\n In the days after Baptista, pictured with Evans, gave birth, sources said Evans was \u201ccompletely in awe of his daughter.\u201d chrisevans\/Instagram<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tWant more celebrity and pop culture news?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStart your day with Page Six Daily.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s been soaking in every quiet moment and couldn\u2019t be more proud to be a girl dad,\u201d the source also said.<\/p>\n When reports of the upcoming \u201cAvengers: Doomsday\u201d star\u2019s new addition began circulating, an insider told People that he and Baptista were \u201cenjoying their privacy and these special first few days as a family.\u201d<\/p>\n In March, less than five months after becoming parents, Evans and Baptista made a rare post-baby appearance<\/a> at the 2026 Academy Awards, hitting the red carpet together for their first Oscars as a couple.<\/p>\n Evans and Baptista made a rare red-carpet appearance at the 2026 Academy Awards, pictured above. FilmMagic<\/p>\n Evans confirmed his relationship with Baptista with an Instagram post for Valentine\u2019s Day 2023, seen above. chrisevans\/Instagram<\/p>\n Evans and Baptista\u2019s romance first made headlines in November 2022<\/a>, when reports revealed they had been quietly dating for more than a year.<\/p>\n He seemingly confirmed their relationship months later, sharing sweet snaps of the pair<\/a> on Instagram for Valentine\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n