Priyanka Chopra Recalls Belly Button Piercing Mishap During Her Teen Years
Mar 09, 2026
Actor Priyanka Chopra recently opened up about her teenage years and early pageant journey, sharing candid memories on a podcast.
The Miss World 2000 winner revealed that she had no prior modeling experience when she entered the Femina Miss India competition as a teenager. Winning the crown at just 18, she said, “The sudden exposure and responsibilities forced me to mature quickly.”
On her personal style during that time, Priyanka described herself as “that quintessential 90s girl” and admitted she wasn’t particularly focused on fashion. She also recounted a humorous incident involving her love for belly button piercings, saying she once got hers re-pierced “in the back of a cab.”
The actress’s reflections offer a nostalgic glimpse into the formative years that shaped her path to global stardom.