Priyanka Chopra has opened up about how past relationships shaped her outlook on love and what ultimately led her to Nick Jonas. In a new interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the actress revealed that honesty was at the top of her list when she was looking for a life partner, as she had experienced betrayal in the past.
“The first [non-negotiable] was honesty, because there were times in some of my previous relationships when I’d been hurt by dishonesty,” Priyanka shared.
She also had four other key expectations for a partner: “The second was that he had to appreciate the value of family. Third: he had to take his profession very seriously, because I take mine very seriously. Fourth: I wanted someone who was creative and had the imagination to dream big with me. And fifth: I wanted someone who had drive and ambition, like I did.”
The actress, who married singer Nick Jonas in 2018, added, “I wouldn’t have married him if he didn’t [have these qualities]. You have to look for someone who respects you. Respect is different from love and affection… You’ve got to kiss a lot of frogs until you find your prince.”
Priyanka and Nick tied the knot in a grand wedding ceremony at Jodhpur’s Umaid Bhawan Palace, celebrating both Hindu and Christian traditions. In January 2022, they announced the birth of their daughter, Malti Marie, via surrogacy.
Currently, Priyanka is in India for her brother Siddharth Chopra’s wedding celebrations. She recently shared pictures and videos from her visit to Chilkur Balaji Temple in Telangana. While she has not officially confirmed her next Bollywood project, reports suggest she is in talks to star in SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film alongside Mahesh Babu.
