Priyanka Chopra Jonas sparks a conversation about gender bias in the home, delivering a scathing takedown of family stereotypes. The actress stressed that chores should not be seen as only a woman’s responsibility.
Priyanka Chopra as Ling
Speaking at Cannes Lions, Priyanka Chopra challenged the deeply ingrained attitude that cooking, cleaning and handling daily household duties is a woman’s domain, reports India Today. Priyanka was direct and unapologetic in her stance. “Cleaning and cooking are not women’s jobs. These are basic adults. Don’t confuse gender with laziness,” she said.The comment struck a chord online, resonating with audiences who have long debated the unequal distribution of housework in families around the world. Priyanka’s view was clear: these are life skills, not gender obligations.
Priyanka Chopra in a change of storytelling
Priyanka also reflected on how quickly the entertainment landscape has evolved, crediting technology for democratizing access to filmmaking. “If you want to get into filmmaking, you have to figure out what category you want to be in. It was really hard to break into the industry,” he said.He praised the rise of independent filmmakers, adding that if you “think you have an idea, shoot it, put it on YouTube, and it becomes an obsession, this movie that’s out right now. What a wonderful time to be an entertainer, to be in the entertainment business.” He cites the success of Hollywood’s supernatural horror obsession as a prime example of what is now possible for storytellers.
Priyanka Chopra will work with Angelina Jolie
In an interview with Fortune India, Priyanka confirmed that she will be working on a new project with Angelina Jolie, though she chose to keep the details under wraps, refusing to reveal whether it would be a film, a commercial campaign or a philanthropic initiative. The mere mention of the pair has already created significant buzz worldwide.
Priyanka Chopra’s Upcoming Project
Apart from the Angelina Jolie collaboration, Priyanka is also set to launch a new venture alongside actor Orlando Bloom. She will also be seen in director SS Rajamouli’s ambitious upcoming film Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
