Actor talks “Avengers,” fame and art, and reveals his softer side

Apr 13, 2012 10:47 GMT  ·  By

Until not long ago, Chris Evans was mostly considered that handsome dude who could do slightly comedic roles assuredly – that changed after “Captain America,” where he proved he was also a solid actor. Details shows now that he's also incredibly funny and sensitive.

The latest issue of the magazine brings an interesting photospread and an even more interesting interview with Evans, with the aim of proving that, when it comes to Hollywood and fame, there's no one more ground than he is.

He's good looking, he's hilarious, and he's talented but, at the same time, Chris is also very down to earth and, as per his own admission, very much in touch with his emotions.

Speaking of the kind of woman he likes, for instance, Chris reveals he tries to avoid to the best of his ability the “Hollywood” girl.

“I love wet hair and sweatpants. I like sneakers and ponytails. I like girls who aren’t so la-di-da. LA is so la-di-da. I like Boston girls [...]. Girls who give me a hard time, bust my chops a little,” the actor says.

His “Avengers” co-star, Robert Downey Jr., also notes that Chris isn't like anything you'd expect from such a huge movie star. In fact, one could almost say Evans dreads the whole fame thing that comes with making movies.

Speaking freely of himself, Chris says his secret “talent” is tap-dancing, while also coming clean about being the most emotional guy you could ever meet – so don't let the bulging muscles fool you.

“I weep at everything. I emote. I love things so much – I just never want to dilute that,” he says.

As for his role as Captain America in Marvel's blockbuster “The Avengers,” the blue-eyed star believes he's probably the only one out of place in the narrative.

Of course, fans will say, he's just being modest.

“Not me (Captain America), just not me! I saw it and I was like Captain America has no business being on this squad!… Iron Man is shooting [expletive]-ing missiles, Thor is calling out lightning, Hulk is ripping apart jets and I’m, like, taking the stairs,” Evans says smiling.

For the full interview and more photos from the spread, see the Details piece here: it's a must read.