When Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas arrived hand-in-hand at the 2025 Met Gala, all eyes were on the A-list couple. Dressed to perfection in their themed ensembles—Chopra in a striking black-and-white Balmain skirt suit paired with an exaggerated noir hat, and Jonas in a monochrome cream-and-black Bianca Saunders outfit—they hit the Metropolitan Museum of Art steps in undeniable style. Yet, despite the tailored precision of their attire, something about their energy felt less than seamless.
It wasn’t the fashion that caught people’s attention this time—it was the distance between them. And we’re not just talking aesthetics. From the red carpet to moments outside their hotel, body language watchers and concerned fans alike noticed a visible disconnect, fuelling whispers about the state of their seven-year marriage.
“All That Space…” and a Sea of Speculation
Social media sleuths wasted no time posting screenshots of the couple outside The Carlyle Hotel. In one widely circulated image, they’re holding hands but standing apart, almost as if bridged more by obligation than affection. One user dramatically predicted, “All that space… divorce soon come.” Others echoed the sentiment, noting the couple’s “unhappy” expressions and lack of their usual chemistry.
Body language expert Judi James chimed in, reinforcing the rising chorus of concern. Speaking to Daily Mail, she noted that the couple appeared more like co-stars than a power duo. “Their poses look independent, less tactile and less flirtatious—maybe more grown-up,” she observed, adding that Nick’s stern expression and lack of warmth were particularly telling. “Nick seems to have brought one facial expression with him, and it’s a rather fierce, serious look aimed at the cameras, with no sign of gazing at his wife.”
A Far Cry from Their 2017 Glow-Up
The shift was even more evident when compared to the pair’s glamorous debut at the 2017 Met Gala. Back then, Chopra and Jonas radiated ease, fun, and flirtation, setting social media ablaze with their playful chemistry. This year, their appearance felt choreographed—too rehearsed, yet oddly out of sync. Judi James called the contrast “self-conscious and rather awkward,” pointing to a lack of coordination that previously defined their signature red carpet presence.
Some of that awkwardness, James speculated, may have been due to Chopra’s voluminous attire. Her dramatic hat reportedly overshadowed Jonas—literally—and forced him to duck during photos, breaking the usual rhythm of their couple posing. “It looked like they hadn’t rehearsed,” she concluded, suggesting even seasoned celebs aren’t immune to logistical red carpet mishaps.
Parenthood, Pressure, and Public Scrutiny
But are red carpet jitters really enough to stoke divorce rumors? James suggests that the anxiety might not be purely performance-based. The couple, parents to 3-year-old Malti, may have been feeling the emotional weight of being away from their daughter. Nick has previously admitted to “checking up on her throughout the night,” and James suggested that some of their visible tension might stem from “a very relatable form of first-time parent separation anxiety.”
Still, this isn’t the first time fans have speculated about turbulence in paradise. Back in 2022, Chopra triggered concern after briefly dropping “Jonas” from her social media handles. She later dismissed the frenzy in a Vanity Fair interview, blaming the “noise of social media” and calling it a “professional hazard.” But in the digital age, where one missing ring or facial expression can spiral into trending news, the noise is hard to silence.
More Miles, Less Moments?
Lately, the couple has been spotted apart more often—Jonas has taken to Broadway with his demanding run in The Last Five Years, while Chopra balances her international projects and parenting duties. And in 2024, eagle-eyed fans caught glimpses of Jonas sans wedding ring in some Instagram uploads—hardly damning evidence, but enough to fan the flames of gossip.
Whether it's career demands, parenting fatigue, or just an off night under the blinding lights of the Met Gala, the speculation around Priyanka and Nick's union continues to grow. One thing’s for sure: in the age of viral images and real-time scrutiny, even Hollywood’s golden couples can't escape the microscope.
So, was it a fashion statement or a silent signal? Only time—and perhaps another red carpet—will tell.
It wasn’t the fashion that caught people’s attention this time—it was the distance between them. And we’re not just talking aesthetics. From the red carpet to moments outside their hotel, body language watchers and concerned fans alike noticed a visible disconnect, fuelling whispers about the state of their seven-year marriage.
“All That Space…” and a Sea of Speculation
Social media sleuths wasted no time posting screenshots of the couple outside The Carlyle Hotel. In one widely circulated image, they’re holding hands but standing apart, almost as if bridged more by obligation than affection. One user dramatically predicted, “All that space… divorce soon come.” Others echoed the sentiment, noting the couple’s “unhappy” expressions and lack of their usual chemistry.
Body language expert Judi James chimed in, reinforcing the rising chorus of concern. Speaking to Daily Mail, she noted that the couple appeared more like co-stars than a power duo. “Their poses look independent, less tactile and less flirtatious—maybe more grown-up,” she observed, adding that Nick’s stern expression and lack of warmth were particularly telling. “Nick seems to have brought one facial expression with him, and it’s a rather fierce, serious look aimed at the cameras, with no sign of gazing at his wife.”
A Far Cry from Their 2017 Glow-Up
The shift was even more evident when compared to the pair’s glamorous debut at the 2017 Met Gala. Back then, Chopra and Jonas radiated ease, fun, and flirtation, setting social media ablaze with their playful chemistry. This year, their appearance felt choreographed—too rehearsed, yet oddly out of sync. Judi James called the contrast “self-conscious and rather awkward,” pointing to a lack of coordination that previously defined their signature red carpet presence.
Some of that awkwardness, James speculated, may have been due to Chopra’s voluminous attire. Her dramatic hat reportedly overshadowed Jonas—literally—and forced him to duck during photos, breaking the usual rhythm of their couple posing. “It looked like they hadn’t rehearsed,” she concluded, suggesting even seasoned celebs aren’t immune to logistical red carpet mishaps.
Parenthood, Pressure, and Public Scrutiny
But are red carpet jitters really enough to stoke divorce rumors? James suggests that the anxiety might not be purely performance-based. The couple, parents to 3-year-old Malti, may have been feeling the emotional weight of being away from their daughter. Nick has previously admitted to “checking up on her throughout the night,” and James suggested that some of their visible tension might stem from “a very relatable form of first-time parent separation anxiety.”
Still, this isn’t the first time fans have speculated about turbulence in paradise. Back in 2022, Chopra triggered concern after briefly dropping “Jonas” from her social media handles. She later dismissed the frenzy in a Vanity Fair interview, blaming the “noise of social media” and calling it a “professional hazard.” But in the digital age, where one missing ring or facial expression can spiral into trending news, the noise is hard to silence.
More Miles, Less Moments?
Lately, the couple has been spotted apart more often—Jonas has taken to Broadway with his demanding run in The Last Five Years, while Chopra balances her international projects and parenting duties. And in 2024, eagle-eyed fans caught glimpses of Jonas sans wedding ring in some Instagram uploads—hardly damning evidence, but enough to fan the flames of gossip.
Whether it's career demands, parenting fatigue, or just an off night under the blinding lights of the Met Gala, the speculation around Priyanka and Nick's union continues to grow. One thing’s for sure: in the age of viral images and real-time scrutiny, even Hollywood’s golden couples can't escape the microscope.
So, was it a fashion statement or a silent signal? Only time—and perhaps another red carpet—will tell.
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