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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' 800k wedding left fans gushing over their extravagant Indian wedding. Four years after the youngest Jonas Brothers star and the Bollywood icon tied the knot, they seemed to be following traditional ways in their relationship—not until their most recent relationship announcement. However, people are still left wondering about the details of their new family.
How long have they kept surrogacy a secret? Did Priyanka's conservative family already know about it, or were they also surprised? What made Priyanka and Nick Jonas decide to have a surrogate pregnancy? Keep reading to find out Priyanka Chopra Jonas' family's thoughts...
6 Did Nick And Priyanka Have A Baby?
In January 2022, the couple did not welcome another year together with only the two. On January 21, they also announced the birth of their first baby, their eldest daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas. Nick and Priyanka later told the gender following the welcome of their surrogate child, followed by an Instagram post by Priyanka expressing how grateful she was to celebrate her first-ever Mother's Day.
Many of their fans and celebrity friends, including Kerry Washington, Sofia Carson, and Gal Gadot, said their congratulations and happy wishes for the new many by commenting on Priyanka's post. It wasn't a surprise when the news reached CBS News' headline-only two days after the power couple's big announcement.
5 Is Nick Jonas And Priyanka's Baby Premature?
Priyanka and Nick Jonas' surrogate baby had to stay in the NICU or Newborn Intensive Care Unit for more than three months, and this is according to Priyanka's April 2022 Instagram post. According to Priyanka, baby Malti was born premature, meaning the surrogate mother gave birth twelve weeks earlier than her due date. It was emotionally challenging for the new parents as babies in the NICU are at high health risk because their organs are not yet fully developed.
Located in a Southern California hospital, Priyanka and Nick had to closely monitor the progress of their baby's development with the help of the NICU staff. The doctors finally gave their daughter a signal to go home in April after accumulating 100 days of hospital stay.
4 Priyanka Chopra Has Always Wanted Babies
Priyanka Chopra, now aged 39 years old, has been open about wanting babies with her husband Nick Jonas, 29 years old. In an interview with The Sunday Times, she even says a cricket team composed of eleven players would make her happy. "I do want children, as many as I can have," the Bollywood actress adds.
Meanwhile, Nick Jonas also shows support for her wife, saying, "We'd be blessed with any child, son or daughter or anything," in an interview with Extra. The couple has been openly telling the public about their long-term goals for the family, adding up to the media's pressure for Priyanka to get pregnant.
3 Why Did Nick Jonas And Priyanka Choose Surrogacy?
Rumors about Nick Jonas and Priyanka's break-up sparked when Priyanka removed 'Jonas' from her Instagram profile. Some fans speculated that it might be because their want for a baby has not been parallel with their lifestyle. With Priyanka just finishing The Matrix Resurrections, a 2021 film, she played the role of Sati alongside co-stars Keanu Reeves and Jessica Henwick, and Nick Jonas just completing his latest season on The Voice; the two have been busy.
Priyanka's age has also been a reason they chose surrogacy because pregnancy becomes more complicated at the age of 39 and has more health risks. They both recognize the difficulty in their schedule and Priyanka's age, convincing them that surrogate pregnancy is the best method for child conception for them.
2 Priyanka Chopra Jonas' Conservative Punjabi Family
As what Priyanka calls a middle-class family, her India-based family is considered by many to be well-off because of her mother, Madhu Chopra, and father, Ashok Chopra, who are both doctors. When Priyanka was only beginning her career in pageantry and film, her family was firm in resisting her decision. However, it did not take long for her family to see their daughter turn into one of the most sought-after Bollywood actresses. Priyanka's sister Parineeti Chopra is also following her steps as a Bollywood actress.
Priyanka has been trying to follow her family's traditional values, like how she and Nick had a Hindu wedding. Although her parents would have wanted to live a low-profile lifestyle for her, pursuing a career less public than a celebrity, they now accept Priyanka's fame. In some cases, they have even agreed to answer interviews about her and Nick in the past.
1 Priyanka's Family Is Happy For Nick Jonas And Her Surrogate Baby
Meera, Priyanka's cousin, says she's happy about Priyanka's new life chapter. Although the news about baby Malti was a surprise to many, Priyanka's family was aware of their plans. Even though the media has had no interview from Priyanka's parents since the announcement, Nick hinted to Extra back in 2021 that once they decide on having a family in the future, their parents will indeed be involved in naming their child.
Nick Jonas even says, "I'm sure her mother will want to weigh in, and my family would want to weigh in too," talking about how their parents will want to have a say in their child's name.
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