Priyanka Chopra Jonas may be busy juggling movies and premieres, but at home, it’s her 3-year-old daughter Malti Marie who’s running the show.
During a June 19 appearance on “The Tonight Show” Starring Jimmy Fallon, where she promoted her new Prime Video film “Heads of State”, the proud mom shared what’s keeping Malti busy these days — along with the adorable nickname her toddler has for dad Nick Jonas’ band.
Malti’s Adorable Nickname for Dad’s Band
Chopra Jonas told Fallon that Malti has an eclectic taste in music. “[Bruno Mars and Rosé’s] ‘APT’ is her favorite song, by the way,” she shared.
When Fallon asked if her daughter listens to any Jonas Brothers songs, Chopra Jonas laughed. “I mean, she doesn’t identify them, but she calls them the Donut Brothers,” the proud mom revealed.
Chopra Jonas and husband Nick Jonas, 32, welcomed Malti via surrogate in January 2022. In a 2023 Elle interview, the actress admitted her daughter completely has her heart:
“I don’t even know how I’ll ever discipline her because I just don’t have it in me,” Chopra Jonas shared. “I was so close to losing her so many times that she can get away with anything, and I just want to see her happy.”
“These Toddler Schedules Are More Intense Than Mine”: Nick Jonas on Malti’s Busy Life
Nick Jonas, also popular for being the Coach on The Voice, recently spoke about their daughter’s packed calendar during an appearance on Live with Kelly and Mark.
“She’s in nursery school here in New York. She’s got her little friend group, and it’s wild. We also put her in a bunch of classes,” he said. “These toddler schedules are like way more intense than my schedule.”
One activity Malti didn’t take to? Soccer. “We tried soccer — did not like that,” he said with a laugh, apologizing to host Mark Consuelos.
But karate has been a hit. “She’s really taken to karate. It’s basically they get in their karate outfits and they just say, ‘hi-ya,’ and they just do that,” Jonas explained. “But she’s loving that, and it’s amazing to just have that sort of stability and friendship and all those things that, I don’t know, perhaps, I took for granted in the past.”
“It’s the Greatest Thing I’ve Ever Done”: Priyanka Chopra on Embracing Motherhood
Motherhood hasn’t always been easy, Chopra Jonas previously told PEOPLE in 2023, calling it “extremely overwhelming.”
“Every single day you worry about what you can do wrong and what mistake you might make,” she said at the time. “I look at [my daughter’s] smile, and I’m like, ‘Okay, okay. I’m doing good so far.’ It’s the greatest thing I’ve ever done, but it’s extremely scary.”
About ‘Heads of State’
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is busy promoting her upcoming film, Heads of State, a high-octane action comedy starring John Cena and Idris Elba.
According to a press release, the film is “a global adventure blending explosive action and sharp comedic banter that takes audiences on the run and for a thrilling ride. The film combines fast-paced action sequences and creative stunts with a heavy dose of nostalgia fit with all of the ’90s charm of the golden era of buddy action comedies”.
Directed by Ilya Naishuller, Heads of State premieres July 2 on Prime Video.
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Priyanka Chopra Reveals Adorable Name Daughter Has for Dad Nick Jonas’ Band