Nick Jonas on how he and Priyanka started dating
Their love story is a reminder that not everything meaningful starts loudly.
Not every relationships begin with a clear moment or a dramatic spark. Sometimes they slowly build up and take shape over time, shifting from casual conversation to something more intentional. That’s how Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra’s story began. Not as a breaking news headline, but as a connection that grew before anyone else really noticed.
The interview
In a recent interview with @jayshettypodcost, he talks about the first time that he saw and met Priyanka.
“I was first, kinda introduced to Priyanka, by way of her billboard on Sunset Boulevard, for her show, Quantico, and I was like, ‘wow, she’s stunning.”
He went on to say that he looked her up on Twitter and saw that they followed each other, so he DM’d her. They messaged for about a year before meeting up for a drink. “I almost left because she was about 45 minutes late, which I now know is a thing. I expect that.”
He also says, “I met her mother on the first night that we met, which is perfect.”
Relationship timeline
To get the full picture of their relationship, looking at the yearly timeline breaks it down.
2016
Nick sends Priyanka a Twitter message to meet up for a casual drink. Nothing sparked from this as far as launching their relationship, but they did talk back and forth after this meetup.
May 2017
They attend the Met Gala together, sparking rumors of a couple. While both were initially invited to attend by Ralph Lauren, it wasn’t a setup, and neither had any intention of going to the Gala together as a couple.
2018
They reconnect more intentionally. Their relationship becomes romantic, though they keep it relatively low-key at first. Taking short trips and going on double dates with his brother. This is how they spent much of their time in the early days and months of their relationship.
June 2018
Nick proposes to Priyanka on her 36th birthday after only a few months of dating. In an interview about their relationship, he told Vogue, “I got down on one knee, again, and I said: Will you make me the happiest man in the world and marry me?”
December 2018
They marry in Jodhpur, India, with both Christian and Hindu wedding ceremonies spanning three days. Priyanka said, “It was such an incredible coming-together of two really ancient cultures and religions.” A prayer was said by Jonas’s father, a pastor, and blessings were also led by a Hindu priest.
2019
They settle into married life, appearing together at events and speaking openly about their mutual support. During this time, they also announced that they’ve adopted three dogs so far, added to their growing family, and love of animals.
January 2022
They announce the birth of their daughter via surrogate. While they have remained private about a lot of details in their lives, they did share that their daughter had to be in the NICU for 100 days before she was able to come home to them.
2023–present
They share parts of their family life publicly while maintaining a private day-to-day relationship. Both of their Instagram timelines feature pictures of their dates and outings as a couple and as a family.
The reactions
People love love, and their reactions showed.
One person said, “When it’s meant for you, he or she will patiently wait for you, and will even do so with a smile! Beautiful couple and family.” Another wrote, “He remembered every single thing.”
One comment felt his authenticity when talking about his wife. “I feel so warmed by his patience and persistence.”
Why this matters
In a culture where celebrity relationships often feel rushed or strategic, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra’s story stands out for its unforced nature. Their connection didn’t hinge on public spectacle. It developed slowly, through conversation and patience.
It also challenges the idea that meaningful relationships must follow a set timeline. They moved forward once they knew, but only after giving the connection time to grow without pressure. That combination of patience and honesty draws people to their story, unlike in celebrity relationships.
It also speaks to a reality many people recognize but rarely say out loud: when men know, they know. Lasting commitment usually doesn’t come after seven, eight, or ten years of hesitation. It comes from clarity. Nick didn’t stall or hedge once he understood what the relationship meant to him. He moved forward with intention, not because of pressure, but because certainty had replaced doubt. For many readers, that moment of decisiveness feels more relatable than any grand romantic gesture.
