What is the story about?
Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas have long been regarded as one of the most high-profile global celebrity couples, but a recent viral video has once
again dragged their marriage into online scrutiny. After the duo appeared together at the Golden Globes 2026 red carpet, a short clip posted on X sparked intense debate, with netizens dissecting their body language and reviving old 'PR couple' conspiracy theories. What began as casual commentary quickly snowballed into a full-blown social media discourse, dividing the internet.
What is the PR couple controversy around Nick-Priyanka?
The controversy began when a video of Priyanka and Nick posing at the Golden Globes was shared online and soon flooded with comments calling their interaction “awkward.” One particular account described their body language as “interesting” and claimed to have gone “down a rabbit hole” analysing their relationship. The user wrote, "I went down a rabbit hole about Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra a few months ago … and this video makes even more sense. The body language is interesting."
Despite the couple being together for over seven years and sharing a daughter, these facts did little to deter gossipmongers. Videos and TikToks continued circulating, pushing narratives that their marriage was allegedly a PR arrangement. In one such TikTok, a person 'deep-diving' into the claims openly admitted to having no concrete proof, yet went on to list 'blind items' from years ago to suggest Nick might be hiding his sexuality and that Priyanka is his “beard.” The speculative nature of the claims did not stop viewers from engaging. One curious commenter asked, "Explain more or at least tell us where the entrance to rabbit hole is so we can go down it."
Netizens divided over lavender marriage allegations
While some leaned into the conspiracy theories, a large section of the internet strongly pushed back. Many users called out the allegations as baseless, misogynistic, and racist. One bluntly wrote, "You don’t have a PR relationship that lasts a decade and includes children lol" while another stated, "They've been married for seven years and have a child together. It's not on anyone else to judge their business." A third added simply, "just focus on your family bro."
However, there were also users who bought into the speculation. One comment read, "lol so funny u said that bc when I first saw them as a couple I was like lmao he's a beard their chemistry/vibes have always been off like this" while another claimed, "They are a lavender couple.."
Netizens think conspiracy theorists are 'racist' toward Priyanka Chopra
The original post amassed nearly 44,000 likes and went viral in no time, amplifying the debate. In response, several users highlighted how deeply problematic the discourse was. One commenter wrote, "At what point do you people start realising this is racism, like why is it so hard to believe that Nick loves and chose Priyanka as his life partner without you guys pushing theories and trying to convince yourselves it’s PR …why is it so hard to believe he chose a brown woman". Another echoed the sentiment, saying, "not to be the friend who is too woke but I wonder how much of this stems due to the fact that priyanka is brown... it's such an unfathomable thought to most that a teeny heartthrob would want an indian woman that y'all are going under rabbit holes 7 years after their marriage..."
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas began dating in 2018, got engaged within months, and tied the knot later that year in lavish ceremonies in Jodhpur. Over the years, they have consistently supported each other’s careers across Hollywood, Bollywood, and the music industry. In 2022, they welcomed their daughter, Malti Marie, further cementing their family life. Yet, as this episode proves, even long-standing relationships are not immune to relentless online speculation. But, we wonder if the noise this time around was just too loud and reached a territory where a pure relationship between a couple, more importantly between two parents, was questioned without any proof. Let us know in the comments section!
Disclaimer: The above expressed opinions are NOT by Zoom/Times Now. They are based on online comments and discussions.
