Serita K.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a famous Indian actress, singer, and film producer, who is one of India’s highest-paid entertainers. Chopra got bullied due to her dark skin color and ethnicity when she was young. She started her career path in film and music, and it became an empowering figure as a woman. Chopra was the first South Asian lead of an American tv show. She stated that “India will always be her identity” and that portrays herself as a proud feminist. She relates to power and privilege because both her parents are doctors in India. Priyanka claims that quarantine has been humbling for her and states that people in India are dying of hunger and not of Covid; it makes her realize the privilege she has with her family and husband.

Chopra navigates the world through multiple identities as an Indian actress and celebrity. She promoted a controversial skin lightening cream from the brand Garnier and learned to accept her skin color even though the media acknowledges her to get plastic surgery. Chopra is known as an asset when she raises awareness for young children and young women. For example, she serves for the United Nation Foundation’s Girls Up campaign and raised awareness for life-changing opportunities such as young women’s ability to attend school, seek medical help, etc. She might hinder against suppression when it comes to the media judging her based on culture and ethnicity. I learned that Chopra growing up was insecure about the way she looked, but now she’s one of the wealthiest Indian actress. Overall, intersectionality should be taught to the younger generation and the society.