Priyanka Chopra recently reflected on her early journey from beauty pageants to global stardom. Speaking on the Going Rogue podcast, the actor recalled his teenage years and how life changed drastically after he entered the world of pageantry.
Priyanka Chopra remembers getting her navel pierced in the back of a cab: “I was the quintessential 90s girl”
Priyanka first came into limelight when she participated in the Femina Miss India pageant as a teenager. She later won the prestigious Miss World 2000 title at the age of 18, a win that changed her life and launched her career in the entertainment industry.
Recalling that period, Priyanka said that when she entered the competition she had no modeling experience and the whole process seemed overwhelming for someone so young. The sudden exposure and responsibilities forced him to mature quickly.
Talking about her personal style during those years, Priyanka admitted that she was not particularly fashion-centric while growing up. “I wasn’t a fashion girl growing up. I was the quintessential ’90s girl,” she said.
She also shared a humorous memory about her love for belly button piercings at the time. Priyanka revealed that she once got it re-pierced while traveling in a cab. “I loved my navel ring,” she recalled. “I had to get it re-pierced once while in the back of a cab.”
Looking back, the actor described those years as a time of rapid change and learning. Winning Miss World at such a young age brought global attention and opportunities, but it also required her to grow up quickly and adapt to a new life in the spotlight.
