ComScore

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Priyanka Chopra

Did you know that Priyanka Chopra Jonas almost didn't pursue acting?

Yep, that's right. The Indian actress initially had plans to be an aeronautical engineer, but thanks to a string of beauty pageant wins, she was offered an opportunity to join the film industry after she was crowned Miss World in 2000.

Chopra made her film debut in the 2002 movie, Thamizhan. And while she landed over a dozen more roles in Hindi films, it was her performance in the critically-acclaimed 2008 drama, Fashion, that took her career to new heights.

Following this movie’s success, Chopra began to show off her acting range by working across a variety of genres, from action thrillers and dark comedies to rom-coms. Among her standout Hindi movies were 7 Khoon Maaf, Kaminey, Agneepath and Teri Meri Kahaani. But it was only a matter of time before her fame extended beyond India's borders.

When she joined the cast of ABC’s Quantico as Alex Parrish in 2015, Chopra made history as the first South Asian to land a lead role in an American network drama series. After the show ran for three seasons, Chopra simultaneously worked on Hindi titles and American films like Baywatch, Isn't It Romantic and Netflix's We Can Be Heroes. Plus, the star pursued music for a short time, collaborating with artists like Pitbull and Will.I.Am. In fact, her first hit single, "In My City," was used in 2012 during the NFL's Thursday Night Football program. (NBD.)

Aside from achieving international fame, Chopra has been using her platform to advocate for women’s rights and gender equality. She also founded the Priyanka Chopra Foundation for Health and Education to help underprivileged children.

In 2018, Chopra married Nick Jonas in not one, but two traditional ceremonies. And now, they share a daughter named Malti Marie.
Here’s what the Bollywood beauty is up to now.

news
/ Danielle Long
Buckingham Palace Shares Stunning Photos of Duchess Sophie—and That Color? Perfection
news
/ Danielle Long
Travis Kelce Meets His Newborn Niece for the First Time—and His Reaction is Everything
news
/ Rachel Bowie
Princess Lilibet Just Made Headlines for a Super Surprising Reason—and it Involves Her Non-Royal Great-Grandmother
news
/ Rachel Bowie
Jennifer Garner & Judy Greer Have “13 Going on 30” Reunion in Paris—and I Can’t Get Over What They’ve Got on Their Feet
news
/ Stephanie Meraz
OMG, These Cabana Striped Stanley Quenchers Were Practically Made for Sipping Poolside
news
/ Rachel Bowie
Meghan Markle Just Posted a Video Dancing in Her Kitchen—and Shared the Official Jam Launch Date
news
/ Sarah Stiefvater
ATTN: Reese Witherspoon *Just* Announced Her April Book Club Pick (& It's on Sale!)
news
/ Danielle Long
Kelly Ripa's Birthday Post Gets Super Flirty Response from Mark Consuelos
news
/ Danielle Long
Did Kate Middleton Accidentally Just Reveal the Newest Royal Family Member in Her Surprise Video?
news
/ Rachel Bowie
King Charles Is Back to Work After His Health Scare—and He’s Copying His Mother Queen Elizabeth
news
/ Danielle Long
Martha Stewart’s Legendary April Fools’ Joke Is Still Making Me Laugh
news
/ Philip Mutz
Kensington Palace Just Posted a Gorgeous Photo of Kate Middleton Alone and an Emotional Video of Prince William
news
/ Danielle Long
Justin Bieber Shares Rare Look at Son Jack Blues and I Noticed They Have This One Detail in Common
news
/ Danielle Long
I Just Realized Where I Know ‘The White Lotus’ Star Carrie Coon From—and I Know Why I Didn't Recognize Her at First
news
/ Danielle Long
Ashley Graham Just Rocked the Ultimate Sunshine-Yellow Bikini—And I'm Obsessed
news
/ Danielle Long
Kate Middleton Just Threw Royal Tradition Out the Window with Her Striking (and Surprising) New Video
See More