Kapanlagi.com - Chris Evans portrays Captain America in the MCU, but there may be interesting facts about him that fans are unaware of. For those who follow the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it is easy to recognize Chris Evans as the actor who plays Captain America, a role that stands out in the entire franchise.
Therefore, there is no doubt that he is included in the list of famous actors and actresses in Hollywood, although he had previously achieved success in various roles in previous films before his debut as Cap.
Although he has ended his role as Cap with Avengers: Endgame, it does not mean that it is his last appearance. Chris Evans has more potential than just being Captain America, as seen in the following rarely known facts.
1. First Dive into Acting
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Chris Evans, a famous actor from the United States, has a great love for the art of theater due to the influence of his mother who works in the industry.
Because of his interest in theater art, driven by his mother, Chris Evans became interested in musical theater. He then started his career in the entertainment world by playing a role in the series Opposite Sex in 2000. After that, he continued to grow in the film industry until now.
2. Started Acting at the Age of 15
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His first acting role was in an educational video about the environment. In 1997, he played a role in Biodiversity: Wild About Life. Although it was just a little, it helped him understand acting mistakes.
3. Comes from a Respected Family
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Evans is an actor from a respected family, his father is Robert G. 'Bob' Evans III, a dentist. His mother, Chris, Lisa Marie, is the artistic director at Concord Youth Theater.
4. Dreams of Becoming an Animator
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Chris Evans once dreamed of becoming an animator and hoped to join Disney's production house.
5. Previously Rejected the Role of Captain America
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Chris Evans previously rejected the offer to play Captain America. However, he was influenced by Robert Downey Jr. when portraying Iron Man.
6. Getting Involved in Politics
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Chris Evans has established a political website called A Starting Point with the intention of bringing both sides together in political debates.
Evans has conducted interviews for A Starting Point, after speaking with senators and members of parliament from both the Democratic and Republican parties. He stated that the goal of the website is to "create knowledgeable, responsible, and empathetic citizens."
7. Learning about Filmmaking with Scarlett Johansson
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It turns out, they have a good match in the world of filmmaking, as both studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.
8. A Buddhist
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Evans embraced a different belief from his family, revealing to Hindustan Times in 2012 that he became interested in Eastern philosophy as a teenager.
He went on to share that he spent three weeks in Rishikesh in 2005 or 2006 on a Buddhist retreat and attended Buddhism classes in LA.
9. Officially Married
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Chris Evans and his wife, Alba Baptista, are currently the talk of the town. They first appeared together in front of the media at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party 2024 red carpet. This is their first appearance as husband and wife on the red carpet.
According to E!News, their wedding was held privately on Saturday (9/9/2023). The actor who portrayed Captain America's wedding was only attended by their family and close friends.
10. How did Chris Evans become famous?
Chris Evans is widely known for portraying Steve Rogers / Captain America in various Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films, from Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) to Avengers: Endgame (2019). His role in this franchise has made him one of the highest-paid actors in the world.
11. Who is Chris Evans' wife?
Chris Evans is considered very passionate and eager to start a family life with his wife, Alba Baptista, after they got married.
12. How much did Chris Evans get paid for First Avenger?
His salary has been increasing since playing Captain America: He started with a salary of $300,000 for Captain America: The First Avenger and reportedly earned $15 million for Avengers: Endgame.
13. Does Chris Evans have tattoos?
Arm Tattoo: Chris Evans has a tattoo on his left arm that features the symbol of The Avengers comic.
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