Priyanka Chopra Is 40! See How She Evolved From Bollywood Beauty To An International Star

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April 22, 2023 12:48PM EDT

Happy birthday Priyanka Chopra! She’s come so far since being crowned Miss World in 2000. Check out all her best photos since.

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Priyanka Chopra: Through The Years

Priyanka Chopra: Through The Years — Priyanka Chopra has had quite the rise to face, going from Indian pageant queen to International superstar. The talent originally wanted to study aeronautical engineering before diving into Bollywood. There, she was a top star, earning two National Film Awards, the Indian equivalent of the Oscars.

She made to crossover to the States in the mid-2010s, starring in ‘Quantinco’ from 2015 to 2018. Priyanka has been in Hollywood hits like ‘Baywatch’, ‘The White Tiger’, and ‘The Matrix Resurrections’.

In her personal life, Priyanka is happily married to singer Nick Jonas. The couple welcomed their first child, a girl, via surrogate in Jan. 2022.

Here, an 18-year-old Priyanka Chopra strikes a pose on stage during the 2000 Miss World Finale in London. She would go on to win the honors.

Priyanka has practically grown up in the spotlight. Click through the gallery to see how the star has transformed through the years.

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Priyanka In 2004

Priyanka In 2004 — Priyanka Chopra appears in the Bollywood flick ‘Mujhse Shaadi Karogi’ in Jul. 2004. She was glowing.

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Priyanka Chopra In ‘Pyaar Impossible!’

Priyanka Chopra In ‘Pyaar Impossible!’ — Priyanka Chopra in ‘Pyaar Impossible!’ So fresh faced!

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Priyanka Chopra In London In 2004

Priyanka Chopra In London In 2004 — Priyanka Chopra at a press conference for Bollywood Concert Temptation in 2004 in London. She looked chic in a white off-the-shoulder shirt with a pinstriped skirt.

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Priyanka Chopra In Mumbai

Priyanka Chopra In Mumbai — Look at that smile! Priyanka Chopra greets at a press conference as brand ambassador for home entertainment brand Digital Direct Broadcast (DDB) in Mumbai, India.

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Priyanka Chopra In 2006

Priyanka Chopra In 2006 — Bang bang! Priyanka Chopra fires a prop fun while performing during the Global Indian Film Awards (gifa) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Dec. 10, 2006.

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Priyanka Chopra In 2006

Priyanka Chopra In 2006 — Snack time. Priyanka Chopra enjoys some chips while on the set of her film ‘Salaam-e-Ishq’ in Oxford, Britain on Aug. 30, 2006.

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Priyanka Chopra In 2007

Priyanka Chopra In 2007 — Priyanka Chopra smiles at an event in Bangalore, India on Dec. 13, 2007. So charming.

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Priyanka Chopra Promotes Tag Heuer

Priyanka Chopra Promotes Tag Heuer — Priyanka Chopra models a lovely Tag Heuer watch in New Delhi in Mar. of 2007. Her black and white dress, along with drop pearl earrings, made for a classic look.

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Priyanka Chopra In ‘Love Story 2050’

Priyanka Chopra In ‘Love Story 2050’ — Futuristic! Priyanka Chopra has red hair and a wild sci-fi look for the 2008 film ‘Love Story 2050’.

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Priyank Chopra At 2008 India Fashion Couture Week

Priyank Chopra At 2008 India Fashion Couture Week — Model behavior! Priyanka Chopra is simply radiant as she takes the catwalk in a creation by Indian Designer Ritu Kumar during the ‘Hdil India Couture Week (icw)’ in Mumbai India on Sep. 16, 2008.

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Priyanka Chopra At India Lakme Fahion Week

Priyanka Chopra At India Lakme Fahion Week — Fashion! Priyanka Chopra dons a purple look by designer Narendra Kumar during the Lakme Fahion Week Spring-summer 2009 in Mumbai, India in Oct of 2008.

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Priyanka Shows Off Her Nokia

Priyanka Shows Off Her Nokia — Dehli calling! Priyanka Chopra, a Nokia spokesperson, poses with the newly launched Nokia N8 phons in Oct. 2010. Talk about a flashback!

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Priyanka Chopra Honored At The 2010 India National Film Awards

Priyanka Chopra Honored At The 2010 India National Film Awards — Honored. Indian President Pratibha Patil, left, confers best actor award to Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra for her role in the feature film ‘Fashion’ during the National Film awards, in New Delhi, India.

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Priyanka Chopra In ‘Don 2’

Priyanka Chopra In ‘Don 2’ — Hot shot. Priyanka Chopra draws her gun in a scene from the 2011 film ‘Don 2’.

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Priyanka Chopra At The 2012 Berlin Film Festival

Priyanka Chopra At The 2012 Berlin Film Festival — Priyanka Chopra stuns in blue during a photocall for the film ‘Don – the King is Back’ during the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival in Germany on Feb. 10, 2012. Diamonds earrings and a glamourous, side-swept ponytail completed the look.

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Priyanka Chopra At The Premiere Of ‘Planes’

Priyanka Chopra At The Premiere Of ‘Planes’ — Flying high! Priyanka Chopra stuns in a petal pink jumpsuit at the premiere of ‘Planes’ film in LA on Aug. 5, 2013.

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Priyanka Chopra At The 2014 Toronto Film Festival

Priyanka Chopra At The 2014 Toronto Film Festival — Priyanka Chopra smiles as she talks about the film ‘Mary Kom’ at the 39th Annual Toronto International Film Festival on Sep. 4 of that year. The film followed the real-life story of Indian boxer Mary Kom, who went through several hardships before audaciously accomplishing her ultimate dream.

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Priyanka Chopra In 2015

Priyanka Chopra In 2015 — Cute! Priyanka Chopra is flirty in blue during ABC’s 2015 Upfront Presentations in New York.

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Priyanka Chopra At The Roc Nation Pre-Grammy Brunch

Priyanka Chopra At The Roc Nation Pre-Grammy Brunch — Lacy lady! Priyanka Chopra wows as she arrives at the Roc Nation Pre-Grammy Brunch in Beverly Hills on Feb. 7, 2015. Her sheer dress showed off her legs, chest and abs.

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Priyanka Chopra At The 2016 People’s Choice Award

Priyanka Chopra At The 2016 People’s Choice Award — Historic! Priyanka Chopra dazzles in chunky silver and gold sequins during the 42nd Annual People’s Choice Awards on Jan. 6, 2016. She won Favourite Actress In A New TV Series for her role in Quantico, becoming the first South Asian actress to win a People’s Choice Award.

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Priyanka Chopra At The 2016 SAG Awards

Priyanka Chopra At The 2016 SAG Awards — Priyanka Chopra is lovely in pink lace and buff tulle as she arrives at the 22nd annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in LA in 2016. Priyanka was a presenter.

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Priyanka Chopra At The 2017 Golden Globes

Priyanka Chopra At The 2017 Golden Globes — Priyanka Chopra shimmers during the 74th Annual Golden Globe Award on Jan. 8, 2017. Her Ralph Lauren dress featured a low neckline and longsleeves.

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Priyanka Chopra At Ralph Lauren

Priyanka Chopra At Ralph Lauren — Shining star! Priyanka Chopra dazzles as she arrives for Ralph Lauren’s Spring Summer 2019, show during New York Fashion Week on Sep. 7, 2018.

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Priyanka Chopra At Oscar de la Renta

Priyanka Chopra At Oscar de la Renta — Priyanka Chopra attends the Oscar de la Renta runway show during NYFW Spring/Summer 2020. She showed off her chain-adorned midriff at the Sep. 10, 2019 event.

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Priyanka Chopra At The 2021 Fashion Awards

Priyanka Chopra At The 2021 Fashion Awards — Priyanka Chopra goes bold as she arrives for the 2021 Fashion Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Nov. 29, 2021. Her colorful Richard Quinn ensemble looked great with Bulgari jewels.

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Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas At The 2021 BAFTAs

Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas At The 2021 BAFTAs — What a pair! Priyanka Chopra Jonas gazes at her husband Nick JOnas as they arrive for the BAFTA Awards in London on Apr. 11, 2021. The opening in her embroidered shirt was rather provocative.

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Priyanka Chopra Heads To The View

Priyanka Chopra Heads To The View — On fire! Priyanka Chopra Jonas sizzles in a red suit as she promotes ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ on ‘The View’ on Dec. 16, 2021.

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Priyanka Chopra At The Premiere Of ‘The Matrix Resurrections’

Priyanka Chopra At The Premiere Of ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ — Priyanka Chopra wows during the premiere of ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ in San Francisco on Dec. 18, 2021. The movie star, who plays Sati in the new movie, shimmered in a metallic Halpern gown with Bulgari jewelry and Christian Louboutin heels.

Talking about her look on Instagram, Priyanka struck a pose and said, ‘What a night! The Matrix premiere! Also, [her stylist] Luxury Law brought it! The colors of my dress are an ode to my character in the film, Sati. I can’t wait for all of you to meet her!! So proud of this cast and crew. What an honor. Thank you Lana!’

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Priyanka Chopra at the ‘Citadel’ premiere

Priyanka Chopra at the ‘Citadel’ premiere — Priyanka Chopra Jonas attends the blue carpet premiere of the Prime video series “Citadel” at The Space Cinema Moderno. It was in Rome, Italy.

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