Priyanka Chopra

The sci-fi series is co-created by the Russo Brothers, and comes on the heels of Chopra Jonas' foray into Hollywood with films like “Baywatch,” “Isn't It ...

If I wanted to be an actress, he said, I’d need to have my proportions ‘fixed,’ and he knew a great doctor in [Los Angeles] he could send me to. “I thought it was absolutely OK to sit for hours and hours on set, while my male co-actor just took his own time, and decided whenever he wanted to show up on set is when we would shoot,” Chopra Jonas said. He stared at me long and hard, assessing me, and then suggested that I get a boob job, fix my jaw, and add a little more cushioning to my butt. But it is up to our generation to be able to cut those ties and change it so that the next generation doesn’t inherit the equity placed on light skin.” The sci-fi series is co-created by the Russo Brothers, and comes on the heels of Chopra Jonas’ foray into Hollywood with films like “Baywatch,” “Isn’t It Romantic,” and “The Matrix Resurrections,” as well as ABC series “Quantico.” “I thought I was not pretty enough, I believed that I would have to work a lot harder, even though I thought I was probably a little bit more talented than my fellow actors who were lighter skinned.

Amazon Prime Video's "Citadel" is the first time Priyanka Chopra Jonas has achieved pay parity.

The show is billed as an “action-packed spy series” that spans the globe, and it’s being designed to launch spinoff series set in India, Spain Mexico and more. “I was called ‘black cat’ and ‘dusky.’ I mean, what does ‘dusky’ even mean in a country where we are literally all brown?” Chopra Jonas continued. “My generation of female actors have definitely asked [for equal pay],” she added.

Priyanka Chopra's struggle to conquer Hollywood was a "humbling experience". The 40-year-old actress spent a decade trying to carve a niche for herself in ...

In the interview, the actor also discussed India's fair-skin obsession and recalled being body-shamed because of her complexion.

She said, "Well, the first time it's happened to me, it has happened in Hollywood. But I thought that was right because it was so normalised," she said. Talking about her early days, Ms Chopra revealed she was required to wait on set for hours while her male co-actors got dressed. I would get paid about 10 per cent of the salary of my male co-actor." "It (the pay gap) is large, substantially large. Talking to the outlet, the actor said, "I've never had pay parity in Bollywood.

The actress and producer was a massive star in India before she made her international debut.

[a serial investor](https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/2022/07/18/celebrity-net-worth-priyanka-chopra-makes-her-first-fashion-investment/) with interests in a number of tech start-ups, including the dating app Bumble. [Baywatch](https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film/priyanka-chopra-baywatch-everything-before-and-what-s-coming-after-1.610436), Isn't it Romantic and [The Matrix Resurrections](https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film/2021/12/21/review-the-matrix-resurrections-plugs-in-audiences-leaves-room-for-another-outing/), says for the first time in her 22-year career, she's being given equal pay to her male co-actor. Chopra Jonas married singer and actor Nick Jonas in 2018. Besides acting in and producing films, Chopra Jonas is also Because this was my first show with a male actor as a co-lead," Chopra Jonas told the BBC. “If a female actor asks more, she is termed difficult and problematic and if a man asks more, it’s a mark of his success. While female actors in Hollywood have long spoken about the need for pay parity, the gap is believed to be particularly wide in India's film industry. "Well, the first time it's happened to me, it has happened in Hollywood. Included in the list this year along with Chopra Jonas are global She is set to star in the [Amazon science fiction series, Citadel](https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/television/i-spy-priyanka-chopra-jonas-joins-amazon-s-spy-series-citadel-1.964608), directed by Anthony and Joseph Russo. I'm sure I will too if I worked with a male co-actor now in Bollywood," she recently told BBC in an interview. "I've never had pay parity in Bollywood.

Be it on the runway, on photoshoots, on the red carpets or in films, Bollywood-turned-Hollywood actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas always brings her fashion ...

She accessorised her outfit with a diamond-studded necklace, rings and earrings. Other than Priyanka, the movie stars Sam Heughan, Russell Tovey, Omid Djalili, Celia Imrie, and Celine Dion in pivotal roles. The outfit featured halter straps, a low-cut back, a plunging neckline studded with sparkling rhinestones, and a figure-hugging mermaid design. Other than Chopra, the series will also star Richard Madden, Stanley Tucci, Olegar Fedoro and Ashleigh Cummings among others. Taking the unconventional route, the 40-year-old donned a flowy one-shoulder garment that looked ethereal in every sense. For her makeup, she opted for cherry red lipstick, soft contour and a hint of highlighter. She has a great sense of style and that often reflects when she serves pretty stellar looks with the help of her entourage of MUAs, stylists and designers. To take the look a couple of notches higher, she paired her gown with a long, floor-length coat made of taffeta silk. Like every other year, she kept up with the fashion trends and curated gorgeous trendy looks that deserve our undivided attention. She styled it with minimal jewellery and for her makeup, she opted for a soft glam look. The Bulgari ambassador doesn’t stray away from fun and funky colours and she often tries bold patterns or out-of-the-box silhouettes. Here're her top 3 Barbiecore looks!

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is opening up about finally earning as much as her male costar in Hollywood. The Indian and South Asian actor is starring in Prime ...

She said that “so many women” in Bollywood “still deal” with not getting paid the same as their costars. Because this was my first show with a male actor as a co-lead.” [Bollywood](https://deadline.com/tag/bollywood/).

The sci-fi series is co-created by the Russo Brothers, and comes on the heels of Chopra Jonas' foray into Hollywood with films like “Baywatch,” “Isn't It ...

If I wanted to be an actress, he said, I’d need to have my proportions ‘fixed,’ and he knew a great doctor in [Los Angeles] he could send me to. “I thought it was absolutely OK to sit for hours and hours on set, while my male co-actor just took his own time, and decided whenever he wanted to show up on set is when we would shoot,” Chopra Jonas said. He stared at me long and hard, assessing me, and then suggested that I get a boob job, fix my jaw, and add a little more cushioning to my butt. But it is up to our generation to be able to cut those ties and change it so that the next generation doesn’t inherit the equity placed on light skin.” The sci-fi series is co-created by the Russo Brothers, and comes on the heels of Chopra Jonas’ foray into Hollywood with films like “Baywatch,” “Isn’t It Romantic,” and “The Matrix Resurrections,” as well as ABC series “Quantico.” “I thought I was not pretty enough, I believed that I would have to work a lot harder, even though I thought I was probably a little bit more talented than my fellow actors who were lighter skinned.

Priyanka Chopra has addressed her apparent reluctance to discuss domestic issues in India.

Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas revealed in an interview that her upcoming Amazon Prime Video series 'Citadel' is the first time she's ever received equal pay ...

"I thought I was not pretty enough, I believed that I would have to work a lot harder, even though I thought I was probably a little bit more talented than my fellow actors who were lighter skinned." "I was called 'black cat' and 'dusky.' I mean, what does 'dusky' even mean in a country where we are literally all brown?" "I would get paid about 10 per cent of the salary of my male co-actor.

The star said in Bollywood she “would get paid about 10% of the salary of my male co-actor”

These two films are in the [top five](https://www.imdb.com/list/ls538172676/) Hindi film grossers of the year. [Alia Bhatt](https://qz.com/india/1631063/deepika-padukone-alia-bhatt-pip-shahrukh-salman-khan-in-ads) enjoyed her career’s [fifth Rs100-crore grosser](https://www.koimoi.com/box-office/gangubai-kathiawadi-box-office-alia-bhatt-starrer-holds-67th-position-in-all-time-grossers-list/). One big number: Citadel is expensive [$235 million:](https://www.cbr.com/russo-bros-citadel-most-expensive-shows-prime-video/) The price tag on Citadel’s production, including $75 million for reshoots on top of the $160 million original spend. [three to five times more](https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/taapsee-pannu-on-pay-disparity-in-bollywood-men-who-started-with-me-earn-3-5-times-more-than-what-i-do-101625307784720.html)” at the start, and the gap only grows thereafter. Actor Hrithik Roshan, who started out in 2000 like Kapoor Khan, earns [Rs65-75 crore](https://www.edudwar.com/hrithik-roshans-net-worth/#:~:text=His%20annual%20income%20is%20greater,almost%2065%20to%2075%20crore.) per movie, to no one’s concern. She later dismissed the news as a rumor and said she was [not offered the Ramayana film](https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/kareena-kapoor-khan-fee-hike-after-being-offered-sita-ramayan-i-dont-know-where-it-came-1172362) at all, but the double standards of the industry were laid bare. [Indian Guess model](https://www.glamour.com/story/meet-priyanka-chopra-the-first). And the man at the top spot, Salman Khan, raked in triple what Chopra Jonas did at Rs233 crore ($28 million). [India Celebrity list](https://www.forbesindia.com/lists/2017-celebrity-100/1665/1) that year, earning Rs68 crore ($8.3 million). The next year, she debuted a music single at [the National Football League](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/priyanka-chopras-first-single-debut-365449/). Often the case for male stars getting paid more is their star power—the fact that they guarantee a blockbuster success. In 2012, she became the first ever

Lara Dutta helped Priyanka Chopra and Dia Mirza with makeup and costumes while competing with them at pageants.

And I remember one time she took me to the bathroom, and she showed me the right makeup to use for my skin. And if I can’t do that then I am not living and I don’t want any of it because that’s the most important thing for me.” Lara said that even though taking home the crown was her top priority, she tried to help Priyanka and Dia by teaching them how to apply makeup and assisting them with their outfits because for her, moments like these mean more to her than achievements and failures.

Priyanka said her ethnicity made it difficult for her to get mainstream work even today.

“(The pay gap) is large, substantially large. And so many women still deal with that. “I’ve never had pay parity in Bollywood.