Hollywood’s beloved power couple, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, offered fans a rare glimpse into the very beginning of their romance, with Nick finally revealing the inaugural direct message he sent to Priyanka a decade ago. The candid revelation came during the July 14 episode of the “Hey Jonas!” podcast, hosted by Nick and his brothers Joe and Kevin Jonas, where Priyanka made a special guest appearance.
The exchange, which took place on X (then Twitter) in 2016, nearly 18 months before they officially began dating, unfolded amidst much laughter and playful embarrassment from the couple as Joe and Kevin dramatically read out the messages.
How Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas’ Love Story Started
Nick Jonas recounted how the initial spark was ignited by none other than his elder brother, Kevin Jonas. Kevin had asked Nick if he had seen Priyanka’s hit ABC thriller series, Quantico. Nick admitted he hadn’t, but a serendipitous moment soon followed. “I then immediately spotted Priyanka on a billboard promoting the series,” Nick revealed, taking it as a sign to reach out.
Their mutual friend, Graham Rogers, who had worked with Priyanka on Quantico and with Nick on Careful What You Wish For, had already introduced them virtually. This connection paved the way for Nick’s bold first move.
The Fateful First DM
The iconic message that started it all, as read aloud by Joe Jonas, was: “Hello. I’ve heard from a few people that we should meet. I have to agree with these people. Are you in LA anytime soon?”
Priyanka’s equally charming and business-savvy response, read by Kevin Jonas, was: “Hey. Graham’s told me so much about you. Let’s text. More private. My team can access this.” The couple shared a laugh, cringing at the awkward yet endearing nature of their early social media flirtation.
Nick Jonas Kevin Jonas Urged Him to Text Priyanka Chopra After Watching ‘Quantico’
The Timestamped Photo Request
Adding another amusing layer to their initial communication, Priyanka also revealed a surprising request Nick made once they moved their conversation to text messages. To verify her identity and ensure he wasn’t being catfished, Nick asked her for a timestamped photo. “I was like ‘this guy is so sus of me already’. But I appreciated it too,” Priyanka quipped on the podcast.
A Decade of Love: From DMs to Daughter
This seemingly innocuous Twitter exchange in 2016 laid the groundwork for what would become one of Hollywood’s most celebrated marriages. Despite the early messages, they didn’t officially begin dating until May 2018. Their whirlwind romance quickly progressed, leading to an engagement in July 2018 and a lavish multi-day wedding ceremony in Jodhpur, India, in December 2018.
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Today, Nick and Priyanka are proud parents to their daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, who was born in January 2022 and is now 4 years old. Their journey, as showcased on the “Hey Jonas!” podcast, is a testament to how a simple social media message can evolve into a profound and enduring love story.