Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is one of the most successful and internationally recognized Indian actresses of her generation. Born in Jamshedpur, Bihar (now Jharkhand), India, she won the Miss World pageant in 2000 at the age of 18, which launched her into the spotlight. She quickly transitioned into Bollywood, where she became one of the highest-paid and most popular actresses in Indian cinema, starring in over 60 Hindi-language films including Barfi!, Mary Kom, Bajirao Mastani, and Dil Dhadakne Do.

Chopra made a significant crossover to American entertainment, starring as Alex Parrish in the ABC television series Quantico (2015-2018), becoming one of the first South Asian actors to lead an American network television series. She also appeared in major Hollywood films including Baywatch (2017), Isn’t It Romantic (2019), The Matrix Resurrections (2021), and the action film Citadel (2023) for Amazon Prime Video. Her ability to navigate both Bollywood and Hollywood has made her a truly global star.

Beyond her acting career, Chopra is a prolific entrepreneur. She founded the production company Purple Pebble Pictures, which focuses on regional Indian cinema. She launched Anomaly, a haircare brand, and has invested in multiple technology startups including the dating app Bumble. She also released a memoir, Unfinished, which became a bestseller. Her business acumen has significantly contributed to her substantial net worth.

Chopra married American singer Nick Jonas in 2018 in a highly publicized ceremony, and the couple welcomed their daughter Malti Marie via surrogate in 2022. She serves as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and has been recognized by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Her influence spans entertainment, fashion, business, and philanthropy, making her one of the most powerful figures in global entertainment.