In a plot twist even Thanos couldn’t assemble, Chris Evans – the shield-slinging heartthrob who once saved the universe from cosmic doom – has traded his vibranium for midnight feedings and tiny onesies. The 44-year-old former Captain America has quietly welcomed his first child, a baby girl named Alma Grace Baptista Evans, with wife Alba Baptista. Born on October 25, 2025, in the cozy confines of Massachusetts, little Alma arrived at precisely 1:27 p.m., tipping the scales into a world where her dad’s biggest battles now involve burp cloths and bedtime stories.

The news, first broken by TMZ and confirmed by sources close to the couple, has sent Marvel fandom into a frenzy. Evans and Baptista, who tied the knot in a hush-hush double ceremony in 2023 (one in Portugal, one stateside, complete with NDAs for guests like Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Hemsworth), kept the pregnancy under wraps tighter than a Stark Industries vault. No bump pics, no gender reveals – just a cryptic Father’s Day comment from Alba’s dad, Luiz Baptista, that read, “Many thanks dear Chris. Your turn is coming!” Fans dissected it like a post-credits scene, but no one cracked the code until now.

“They’re enjoying their privacy and these special first few days as a family with their baby,” a source spilled to People magazine, painting a picture of the new parents holed up in their East Coast haven. Evans had already put his Hollywood Hills mansion on the market back in May for a cool $7 million, signaling a shift toward family roots. Now, with Alma Grace – a nod to “soul” in Portuguese and a graceful tribute to both heritages – the move makes perfect sense. Chris, ever the low-key romantic, once told Access Hollywood in 2024, “The title of dad is an exciting one. I hope so.” Well, mission accomplished, Cap.

But here’s the real Easter egg: Evans isn’t just dipping his toe into fatherhood. He’s cannonballing into an exclusive club that every single one of his original Avengers co-stars already calls home. That’s right – the core six from Joss Whedon’s 2012 blockbuster (Iron Man, Cap, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, Hawkeye) are all card-carrying members of the Parent League. No lone wolves here; these heroes have assembled a squad of mini-mes that could rival the Young Avengers in sheer chaos potential.

Let’s break it down, shall we? Starting with the man who started it all:

Tony Stark’s Legacy: Robert Downey Jr.’s Dynamic Duo

Robert Downey Jr., the snarky genius-billionaire-playboy-philanthropist, has been a dad since before Iron Man arc-reacted his way into our hearts. With wife Susan since 2005, RDJ shares son Indio Falconer, 30, from his previous marriage to Deborah Falconer, and two younger ones with Susan: son Exton Elias, 18, and daughter Avri Roel, 10. Indio’s dabbled in music, while Exton and Avri keep things grounded – or as grounded as life with a recovering addict-turned-Oscar-winner gets. Downey’s joked about it endlessly: “I’m less interested in being a great actor than a great dad.” With three kids spanning three decades, he’s got the long-game strategy down pat.

The God of Thunder’s Thunderous Brood: Chris Hemsworth’s Hammer-Wielding Heirs

Over in Asgard (or Australia, take your pick), Chris Hemsworth – Thor himself – has been wielding Mjolnir as a dad prop for years. Married to Elsa Pataky since 2010, the Aussie hunk and his Spanish actress wife share three: daughter India Rose, 13, and twin sons Sasha and Tristan, 11. Hemsworth’s family life is pure Instagram gold – beach days, shirtless workouts with the kiddos in tow. He’s admitted the juggle: “It’s chaotic, but it’s the best kind.” Twins? That’s next-level heroism. Evans might have the shield, but Hemsworth’s got the double-stroller maneuver mastered.

The Hulk’s Heart: Mark Ruffalo’s Gentle Giants

Mark Ruffalo, the everyman gamma monster, has been smashing stereotypes as a family man since the ’90s. With wife Sunrise Coigney since 2000, he’s dad to three: son Keen, 23; daughter Bella, 20; and another son, Odette, 18. Ruffalo’s open about the rage-to-relatable arc: post-Hulk, he’s all about environmental activism and dad jokes. Keen’s into music, Bella’s a budding artist, and Odette? Keeping it low-key like his old man. “Fatherhood is the real superpower,” Ruffalo once quipped. With three teens/young adults, he’s navigating the smashes of independence with green-thumb grace.

The Archer’s Arrows: Jeremy Renner’s Recovery and Resilience

Jeremy Renner, Hawkeye’s brooding bowman, has two little bullseyes: daughter Ava Berlin, 13, from a past relationship, and son Alex, 4, with ex-partner Melina Möeller. Renner’s journey has been the stuff of real-life sequels – a near-fatal snowplow accident in 2023 left him relearning to walk, but he’s bounced back fiercer than ever, crediting Ava as his “No. 1” motivator. “She’s my everything,” he’s said, sharing glimpses of their bond amid recovery. Alex adds the toddler tornado to the mix. Renner’s not just surviving; he’s thriving in the dad arena, one arrow at a time.

The Widow’s Web: Scarlett Johansson’s Spy-Kid Balance

Scarlett Johansson, Black Widow’s lethal legacy, has been a mom since 2014. With ex-husband Romain Dauriac, she shares daughter Rose Dorothy, 10; and with current hubby Colin Jost (SNL’s weekend warrior), son Cosmo Jost, 4. Johansson’s mastered the spy-vs-mom multitask: “It’s the hardest job I’ve ever had,” she’s confessed, shielding her kids from the red-carpet glare. Rose is hitting pre-teen stride, while Cosmo’s already got that Jost wit. From Avengers assemble to diaper dashes, ScarJo’s flipped the script on superhero solitude.

The Last Holdout No More: Chris Evans Completes the Set

And now, Evans – the clean-cut Boston boy who once dodged commitment like a Hydra ambush – rounds out the roster. At 44, he’s a late bloomer by Avenger standards, but his entry is epic. Back in 2022, he told Shondaland he was “laser-focused on finding a partner to spend my life with.” Enter Alba, the 28-year-old Portuguese powerhouse from Warrior Nun, whose quiet strength mirrors his own. Their low-drama love story – sparked in 2021, sealed in ’23 – was always headed here. Evans, a dog dad to rescue pup Dodger since 2015, gushed to People last year: “That’s absolutely something I want: wife, kids, building a family.”

Alma Grace’s arrival isn’t just personal plot armor; it’s poetic. Evans, who hung up Cap’s shield in Endgame to live a “normal” life, is scripting his own post-credits scene. Sources say the couple’s savoring the bubble: long walks with Dodger sniffing out the newbie, Alba’s multilingual lullabies blending Portuguese and English, and Chris practicing his “superhero dad” moves (shoutout to Dwayne Johnson for the inspo). No word on Marvel cameos for Alma – yet – but with grandparents like Evans’ folks in Boston and Baptista’s jet-setting family, she’s got a globe-trotting support squad.

What’s Next for the Avenger Dads?

This full-circle moment hits different in 2025, as the MCU eyes Avengers: Doomsday and beyond. The original six – now all seasoned (or sleep-deprived) parents – could swap war stories at a reunion: RDJ on teen rebellion, Hemsworth on twin tag-teams, Renner on resilience. Evans? He’ll bring the humility: “I thought dodging bullets was tough. Try negotiating with a newborn.”

For fans, it’s a reminder that behind the CGI explosions and epic one-liners, these icons are just dudes (and a badass woman) chasing the ultimate win: family. Evans’ quiet joy echoes his 2019 Endgame farewell – not an end, but a beginning. As he steps into dad mode, the Avengers’ parent club isn’t just assembled; it’s unbreakable.

In the words of the man who once quipped, “Assemble,” it’s time for the real heroes: the ones who’ll grow up hearing bedtime tales of infinity stones and vibranium shields. Welcome to the club, Chris. The world’s a little safer – and a lot cuter – with Alma Grace in it.