As Priyanka Chopra Jonas celebrates her birthday on July 18, 2024, we can’t help but admire her remarkable journey from Bollywood to global stardom. While some are a fan of Priyanka Chopra’s movies, some admire her philanthropic work. Many are familiar with her illustrious career and high-profile marriage to Nick Jonas, however, several intriguing aspects of her life remain less known. Here are some fascinating Priyanka Chopra facts that might surprise you.
1. Miss World at 18, Watched by Mother-in-Law
Today, Priyanka Chopra’s age is 42. However, her journey to fame began early when she was crowned Miss World in 2000 at the age of 18. This victory catapulted her into the spotlight and opened doors to a flourishing career in entertainment. In fact, after Priyanka Chopra’s wedding her now mother-in-law also said that she watched Priyanka being crowned back then on TV.
2. Debut in Tamil Cinema With Vijay
While most believe Priyanka’s acting debut was in Bollywood with The Hero: Love Story of a Spy, her first film was actually the Tamil movie Thamizhan in 2002, opposite Thalapathy Vijay.
3. The Singer
This isn’t much of a secret, but beyond her acting prowess, Priyanka is also a talented singer. She has released several singles, including ‘In My City’ and ‘Exotic,’ collaborating with international artists like Pitbull and Will.i.am.
4. UNICEF’s Goodwill Ambassador
Priyanka Chopra is UNICEF’s Goodwill Ambassador since 2016. She also established The Priyanka Chopra Foundation for Health and Education, which focuses on supporting underprivileged children across India.
5. Hot Sauce Enthusiast
In a quirky revelation, Priyanka once admitted that she always carries hot sauce in her purse. No matter where she goes, you just can’t take the spice out of this Desi Girl’s palette.
6. Secret Nicknames
While the media and fans often refer to her as PeeCee or Piggy Chops, those closest to her use more personal nicknames like Mimi or Sunshine. While some might know this, it’s not a fact known by many.
7. A Desi Hair Hack
Priyanka is a Desi Girl through and through. She swears by the traditional Indian hair care practice known as Champi. This definitely has to be her secret to maintaining those luscious locks.
8. The Spirit of a Phoenix
In an interview, Priyanka revealed that her spirit animal is a phoenix because, like a phoenix, she can rise from the ashes. This symbolizes her ability to rise from challenges and reinvent herself continuously.
9. Fan Tattoos
One of Priyanka’s most memorable fan encounters involved a fan getting her autograph tattooed on their hand. Now that’s some next-level love!
10. Priyanka Chopra’s Net Worth
As of 2024, Priyanka Chopra’s net worth is estimated to be around $80 million. Her wealth is attributed to her successful acting career, music, endorsements, and entrepreneurial ventures.
How many of these facts did you already know? Today, as Priyanka Chopra celebrates her birthday, watch some of her laudworthy performances in movies like Zanjeer, Anjaana Anjaani, Salaam-e-Ishq, Barsaat, Aitraaz, and Andaaz, currently streaming on ZEE5. Happy Birthday, Priyanka Chopra Jonas!
