Priyanka Chopra Jonas shattered family stereotypes by sparking a discussion about gender bias in the family. The actress emphasized that housework should not be considered a woman’s responsibility.
Priyanka Chopra on gender roles
Speaking at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Priyanka Chopra challenged the deep-rooted notion that cooking, cleaning and managing day-to-day household responsibilities is a woman’s job, India Today reported. Priyanka was direct and unapologetic. “Cleaning and cooking are not women’s jobs. They are basic adult behaviors. Don’t confuse gender with laziness,” she said.The comment resonated online with viewers who have long debated the unequal distribution of household labor in households around the world. Priyanka’s point is clear: these are life skills, not gender obligations.
Priyanka Chopra on the changing face of storytelling
Priyanka also reflected on how quickly the entertainment industry has evolved, arguing that technology has enabled the democratization of filmmaking. “If you wanted to get into filmmaking, you used to have to figure out which department you wanted to get into. It was really hard to get into the industry,” she said.She went on to praise the rise of independent creators, adding that if you “feel like you have an idea, film it and put it on YouTube, it could become the movie ‘Obsession’ that just came out. What a great time to be in the entertainment industry as an entertainer.” She cited the success of the Hollywood supernatural horror film “Obsession” as a prime example of what storytellers can do now.
Priyanka Chopra collaborates with Angelina Jolie
In an interview with Fortune India, Priyanka confirmed that she will be collaborating on a new project with Angelina Jolie, but she chose to keep the details under wraps, declining to say whether the project would be a film, a commercial endeavor or a charity event. The mere mention of the pair has created a huge buzz across the globe.
Priyanka Chopra’s upcoming projects
Apart from working with Angelina Jolie, Priyanka will also be launching a new project with actor Orlando Bloom. She will also star in director SS Rajamouli’s upcoming ambitious film Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
