Priyanka Chopra reveals why she keeps daughter Malti Marie away from spotlight
Bollywood Star Priyanka Chopra prefers to keep her daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, away from the public spotlight, prioritizing her safety and privacy.
Recently, Priyanka opened up about the reasons behind this decision, revealing that she has put strict security measures in place to protect her daughter. She also recalled a frightening incident in which a stranger once followed Malti home from school.
During an interview, Priyanka explained why she decided to hire security when they go out, sharing that her daughter was once followed home by a person recording her. The actor emphasized that while she has chosen a public life, she wants to ensure that Malti has the freedom to make that choice for herself in the future.
She said, “When we have security out and about, it's just ... to not be recorded without consent because a lot of that happens… I've always been of the opinion that I kind of chose a public life... (When) it comes to children, that's ... terrain we are all learning in the last like 10 to 20 years what that is gonna be like in the next 10 years, 15 years for them. So I think a little bit of grace is required for everyone, but also certain awareness of safety and what that means."
Priyanka added that while the curiosity surrounding her daughter is “great,” her priority remains protecting Malti from unwanted attention and ensuring her well-being above everything else.
The actor married singer Nick Jonas in 2018, and the couple welcomed their daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, via surrogacy in 2022. Despite living a high-profile life in the public eye, Priyanka remains committed to giving her daughter a sense of normalcy and the ability to make her own decisions about public exposure as she grows.