“I Forgave Myself”: Priyanka Chopra Opens Up On The Struggles Behind Global Stardom

When Priyanka Chopra Jonas first ventured into Hollywood almost a decade ago, she entered uncharted territory with no clear map, no blueprint, and hardly any Indian role models in international cinema to follow. In a candid interview with IANS, she described that journey as a process of “trial and error,” admitting that her success often came after confronting mistakes, doubts, and reinvention.

Priyanka said, "I think, you know, I don't know everything. I don't claim to know everything. I am learning by myself, you know. There are very few examples, you know, people who had come before me in navigating international waters from India, you know, whose footprints I followed." Her honesty about not having all the answers reflects a path rarely spoken about in the world of glamour and spotlight.

For the actress, already a major star in Bollywood, shifting to Hollywood meant starting from scratch: new audiences, new expectations, and different standards. The transition wasn’t smooth. She admitted, “I made mistakes and, you know, some were good, some were bad, and that's what happens when you're, you know, starting all over again, and I think that's okay.”

But for Priyanka, what matters is not avoiding failure, but learning to forgive herself. She described the emotional journey - accepting missteps, “dusting off,” and moving on. She acknowledged that sometimes it’s easy, other times it isn’t, but emphasised that both are okay.

Amid the glamour, she said her support system played a crucial role. It wasn’t about having a large social circle, but about having a few people who “genuinely care for you and champion you.” That, she said, kept her grounded and confident enough to experiment, fail, learn, and evolve.

Priyanka’s reflections resonate beyond celebrities, especially for people navigating unfamiliar paths. To begin again, one must accept vulnerability, face uncertainty, and understand that mistakes are part of growth. Her courage to speak openly about her learning curve strikes a balance between aspiration and humility.

On the professional front, this mindset seems to have served her well. According to her, after many years of persistence in Hollywood, she’s finally arriving at a point where she’s getting the roles and visibility she desires - arguably making her one of the few from India to have earned consistent global recognition.

In an industry driven by glamour and perfection, Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s belief that success may come through detours, failures, and self-forgiveness is refreshing. It underscores that reinvention isn’t about erasing one’s identity, but evolving through continuous learning. For many, her journey is a reminder: if you dare to move beyond comfort zones, accept imperfections, and keep trying, growth follows.