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Born in United States · Nationality American — Cinema / television / civic activism
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “2023: marriage to Alba Baptista and online debate over their age difference” and “2022: defence of same-sex kiss in Lightyear and remarks calling critics 'idiots'”.
Profile No. 1582 · Updated on 12 October 2026
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2023-09
The marriage of Chris Evans, 42, to actress Alba Baptista, 26, triggered a wave of comments about their sixteen-year age gap, ranging from criticism of power dynamics to much more extreme online allegations.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
2022-06
As Lightyear was banned or censored in several countries because of a brief kiss between two women, Evans defended the film's LGBT representation and called people reacting negatively to this development 'idiots' who would disappear 'like dinosaurs'.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
2019-2020
Before and after the launch of A Starting Point, the civic platform co-founded by Evans was criticised for its model of giving elected representatives from both parties a direct voice. Some journalists feared false equivalence between claims of differing validity or truthfulness and insufficient editorial oversight of political statements.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
2020-09
Evans accidentally shared a screen recording on Instagram Stories showing his phone's photo gallery, which included an intimate image. Screenshots quickly circulated on social media.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
2016-2017
After Donald Trump's election, Evans made numerous public political statements, notably condemning Steve Bannon and confronting former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke on Twitter following Duke's support for Jeff Sessions.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
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