Priyanka Chopra Jonas says hiring bodyguards for her daughter isn’t about celebrity excess—it’s about survival in the age of smartphones.
The global star recently opened up about why she and husband Nick Jonas have security around their toddler, Malti Marie. And according to Priyanka, the real issue isn’t physical threats. It’s cameras.
In a candid interview with Variety, Priyanka explained that while she welcomes fans approaching her, things change the moment strangers start filming her child without permission.
“I have no problem with people coming up to me,” she said. “But when they start recording my daughter without asking, that’s where I draw the line.”
For Priyanka, the bodyguards act as a protective barrier—not from danger in the traditional sense, but from constant digital exposure. She wants Malti to experience ordinary childhood moments like playing in a park or eating ice cream without being turned into viral content.
In today’s world, she pointed out, nearly everyone carries a camera in their pocket. That makes true privacy almost impossible for public figures and their families.
The actress emphasized that the core issue is consent. She wants her daughter to have the choice, one day, about whether she wants a public presence. Until then, Priyanka says it’s her responsibility to shield her from unwanted exposure.
The instinct to protect mirrors her upcoming role in The Bluff, where she plays a fiercely protective mother. Off-screen, that same instinct is driving real-life decisions about security and boundaries.
Priyanka says she values her fans and appreciates the love she receives, but her priority is clear. Being a public figure comes with the territory. Being a mom comes first.
