Priyanka Chopra just proved she’s not only the queen of Bollywood but also the reigning monarch of red carpets, while Nick Jonas redefined the role of a supportive husband at the 2024 Red Sea International Film Festival. Let’s set the scene: glitter, glamour, and probably the most luxurious date night Saudi Arabia has ever seen.
Our girl Priyanka, who looks like she hasn’t aged since her Miss World days (seriously, drop the skincare routine!), was the belle of the ball on Thursday night (December 12). She accepted an Honorary Award during the festival’s closing gala in Jeddah. Meanwhile, Nick, aka the most enthusiastic +1 in Hollywood, was right there, smiling proudly like a man who knows he’s married up.
During her acceptance speech, Priyanka turned the event into a mini masterclass on love, gratitude, and how to look flawless while holding back tears. She made sure to give a shoutout to Nick and dropped a sweet, heartfelt nugget about her late father that had everyone reaching for tissues—or at least pretending their allergies were acting up.
“My wonderful husband is here, waiting to escort me down, the gentleman that he is,” Priyanka gushed, proving once again that Nick Jonas is not only a heartthrob but also a certified emotional support human. She then went on to reminisce about her dad, the OG entertainer in her life. Priyanka shared, “My father was the first entertainer I ever knew. I lost him in 2013, but he showed me how much joy there is in being the person in the middle of a party.” (And honestly, who doesn’t want to be the life of the party and raise a global icon?)
She continued, “If there was a crowd at a party, my dad would be in the middle of it.” Which, let’s face it, sounds a lot like Nick when he’s hyping Priyanka up at every event. Priyanka credited her father with teaching her the magic of blending confidence and vulnerability, something she does on-screen, off-screen, and apparently, at star-studded galas in Saudi Arabia.
Let’s not ignore the outfit, though. Priyanka strutted into the evening wearing an Oscar de la Renta gown that screamed, “I’m glamorous, but I’m also here to collect my award, thank you very much.” She paired it with Aquazzura heels, undoubtedly whispering to her stylist, “Make sure Nick matches my vibe.” Spoiler alert: He did.
So, what’s the moral of the story? Priyanka Chopra is unstoppable, Nick Jonas is a human golden retriever in husband form, and somewhere up there, her dad is smiling proudly, probably thinking, “That’s my girl.”
And us? We’re just here, wishing for even a smidge of this couple’s red-carpet energy in our everyday lives.
