Priyanka Chopra Jonas on body shaming, social media and pay parity - BBC World Service
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas, a successful actress, producer, and businesswoman, rose to fame after winning the Miss World pageant in 2000. Despite facing challenges like body shaming, colorism, and pay disparities, she advocates for women's empowerment and children's rights through her work with UNICEF.
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- Priyanka Chopra Jonas, a renowned actress and producer, overcame societal beauty standards, racism, and pay disparity in both Bollywood and Hollywood, advocating for South Asian unity in the entertainment industry.
- Despite facing challenges like body shaming and a significant pay gap, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who entered the entertainment industry at 17, emphasizes supporting fellow South Asians, balancing public and personal life, and advocating for children's rights and women's empowerment through UNICEF.
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Recent questions
Who is Priyanka Chopra Jonas?
An actress, producer, and businesswoman from India.
What challenges did Priyanka Chopra face in her career?
Body shaming, colorism, and pay disparity.
What is Priyanka Chopra's advocacy work focused on?
Children's rights and women's empowerment.
How did winning Miss World impact Priyanka Chopra's career?
Provided a significant platform for entry into entertainment.
How does Priyanka Chopra navigate the challenges of balancing public and personal life?
Faces social media scrutiny and emphasizes the importance of support.
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Classic Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
- Recipe for classic spaghetti carbonara
- Boil 8 oz of spaghetti for 10 minutes
- Fry 4 oz of pancetta until crispy
- Whisk 2 eggs with 1 cup of grated Parmesan
- Drain spaghetti, mix with pancetta, then add egg mixture
- Toss until creamy and serve immediately
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Priyanka Chopra: Actress, Activist, Global Icon
- Priyanka Chopra Jonas is an actress, producer, and businesswoman.
- She gained fame after winning the Miss World pageant in 2000 and became a successful Bollywood star.
- Priyanka is a prominent figure in the Western entertainment industry from India.
- She is one of the BBC's 100 women this year.
- Priyanka discusses her career and activism with the BBC.
- Coming from a family of doctors and military personnel, entertainment was not a realistic ambition for her.
- Despite not aiming for entertainment, she entered the industry at 17 and steadily climbed the ladder.
- Winning Miss World provided a significant platform for her entry into the entertainment business.
- Beauty pageants can be empowering but are complex due to societal beauty standards.
- Priyanka faced body shaming and colorism in Bollywood due to her skin tone.
- She highlights the colonial influence on beauty standards in India.
- Priyanka faced racism in the US and learned to cope with it over time.
- In Bollywood, she experienced a significant pay gap compared to male co-actors.
- Despite progress, pay parity remains a challenge in both Bollywood and Hollywood.
- Priyanka emphasizes the need for South Asians to support each other in the entertainment industry.
- She discusses the challenges of balancing her public and personal life, including social media scrutiny.
- Priyanka focuses on advocating for children's rights and women's empowerment through her work with UNICEF.
