Update: Evans has addressed the matter in a pretty fantastic way.
Original post, Saturday Sept. 12: No, Chris Evans is not starring in a remake of “Free Willy,” but it appears that he accidentally freed his willy, captured it on camera and then posted it on Instagram on Saturday. And, needless to say, social media went insane (in a good way).
It seems that Evans was attempting to post an Instagram video and amid the string of recognizable photos of himself is a silhouette of an erect penis or, as some on Twitter are calling it, “America’s Dick,” “a welcome new ‘member’ of ‘The Avengers” and “the most fantastic one of the ‘Fantastic Four.’”
Although he quickly deleted the clip, several fans snapped some screen grabs … and rest, as they say, is Twitter history.
The lesson, here, Chris, is to edit clips before posting them on social media. Then again, a whole lot of his 5.7 million followers were happy enough to get his name trending on Twitter.
A rep for Evans did not respond to a request for comment.
Fellow “Avengers” star Mark Ruffalo offered something reassurance: “Bro, while Trump is in office there is NOTHING you could possibly do to embarrass yourself. See… silver lining.”
Check out a few of the best reactions that are not NSFW:
Chris Evans after accidentally leaking his nudes and seeing the positive reaction pic.twitter.com/uJDRBLV1zK
— Joshua Chenault (@joshuachenault1) September 12, 2020
https://twitter.com/95FLICKER/status/1304875314296901634
Now it makes sense why captain America only got a shield, cause Chris Evans got the sword tucked in his spandex pic.twitter.com/juA32ZW9YD
— Yakeem Streams (@boredYakeem) September 12, 2020
Everyone talking about Chris Evans nudes
Me searching desperately for the pics: pic.twitter.com/6PH7r9iVIW
— Callie💖 (@Beepbeepcallie) September 12, 2020
On the flip side of the “Whoa!” reaction to his private photo of his private parts was fans noting what a nice guy he is and posting photos of him with his dog and helping famous ladies up stairs and onto the stage of award shows.
friendly reminder that chris evans is one of the sweetest men who (very publicly) suffers with crippling anxiety, and you should block & report anybody who is sharing that nude picture because this angel deserves nothing but love ❤️ pic.twitter.com/sBwQxoF62r
— claire. (@blissfulfiction) September 12, 2020
I love Chris Evans so much. One of the sweetest & most humble guys with a heart of gold. He deserves the world 💖 pic.twitter.com/xzUwsxdeyd
— claire. (@blissfulfiction) September 12, 2020