Chris Evans 'in love with' Alba Baptista: 'He has never been happier'

Chris Evans is in love with a Portugese actress.

The actor is reportedly dating star Alba Baptista "for over a year and it's serious," as per PEOPLE.

"They are in love and Chris has never been happier. His family and friends all adore her,' the source adds.

The news comes after Chris confessed he is looking forward to get married and have kids.

He told PEOPLE: "That's absolutely something I want: wife, kids, building a family."

"When you read about most of the best artists, whether it's actors, painters, writers, most of them [admit] it wasn't the work they made [that they are most proud of], it was about the relationships; the families they created, the love they found, the love they shared," he noted.