Nick Jonas recently shared intimate details about his early parenthood journey with Priyanka Chopra, describing it as “frightening” and calling his wife a “saint” on the School of Greatness podcast.
Praise for “Saint” Priyanka Chopra
During a candid chat on Lewis Howes’ School of Greatness podcast, Nick Jonas didn’t hold back his admiration for wife Priyanka Chopra. When asked what life lessons he’d impart to his daughter, Malti Marie, if it were his last day, Nick emphasized kindness and hospitality.
“You will never regret being kind, even when it seems impossible. Make sure the door is always open and the table gets bigger. Everyone is always welcome in our home,” he advised. He then went on to shower immense praise on Priyanka, affectionately stating, “Your mother is a saint. She has never done a single thing wrong in her entire life. She’s the best.”
Nick further described Priyanka as an “amazing woman” and the “best partner” he could wish for. He highlighted how her brilliance makes him proud to walk side-by-side with her, adding that her presence makes being a father “even more special.”
The “Frightening” Start to Parenthood
The conversation took a poignant turn as Nick opened up about the initial, challenging phase of becoming a father. He candidly shared that their early journey into parenthood was “frightening,” recalling the two and a half months Malti Marie spent in the NICU shortly after her birth.
Nick described this period as a profound test, not just for their daughter, but for him and Priyanka as parents. He credited their own parents for instilling the resilience and values that helped them navigate such a difficult time. “How you react says everything about who your parents are and how they raised you, and the foundation you have,” he explained.
He added that they learned to breathe, process emotions, and then firmly create a game plan. “We stayed calm. I leaned on family and friends to get through that. And to have my first test as a father be one of the hardest, hopefully the hardest we’ll ever go through, says a lot,” Nick reflected.
- Nick Jonas calls Priyanka Chopra a “saint” and his “best partner.”
- He wants to teach his daughter Malti Marie the importance of kindness and hospitality.
- Their early parenthood journey was “frightening” due to Malti Marie’s two-and-a-half-month NICU stay.
- The couple credits their upbringing and family support for helping them navigate the difficult period.
Just as Nick praised Priyanka, she has also previously lauded him, calling him the “perfect man.” Both continue to balance their personal lives with thriving careers, with Priyanka recently starring in “Head of State” and Nick returning to Broadway in “The Last Five Years.”
