Priyanka Chopra recently took a trip down memory lane, revisiting the site of her crowning moment at the Miss World 2000 pageant. The global icon, who won the prestigious title at just 18 years old, returned to the same venue in London in 2024—this time as a guest at her husband Nick Jonas’s concert. What made the moment even more special was her heartfelt reflection on Instagram, where she shared an unforgettable memory from the night she became Miss World.
In her post, Priyanka gushed about the full-circle moment, recalling how the arena—formerly known as the Millennium Dome—was the backdrop for her crowning achievement. “I was crowned Miss World at this arena 24 years ago. It was called the Millennium Dome back then. I’ll never forget my little 18-year-old, excited, nervous and competitive self, trying to look and be the best I could be,” she wrote.
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One particularly memorable detail Priyanka revealed was how her gown, a stunning creation by designer Hemant Trivedi, refused to cooperate that evening. Battling nerves and the weight of the occasion, she recounted the struggle of keeping her dress in place while balancing on pencil heels. “A memory I will never forget from November 30th, 2000, is the feeling of balancing on pencil heels with a gorgeous Hemant Trivedi dress that was falling off the entire evening because my body tape would not stay on, as I was sweating so much from nerves,” Priyanka recalled, adding with humor, “Hence if you google the pictures, after I win, I look like I’m doing a namaste in gratitude, but I’m actually desperately trying to keep my dress up.”
This touching and humorous recollection of that iconic moment only adds to Priyanka’s charm. After her Miss World win, she embarked on a successful film career. She made her acting debut in the Tamil film Thamizhan in 2002 and went on to star in her first Bollywood film, The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2003). Since then, Priyanka has become one of the most prominent faces in both Bollywood and Hollywood, carving out a unique space for herself globally.
Looking ahead, Priyanka has an exciting lineup of films. She will soon be seen in the American action-comedy Heads of State, co-starring Idris Elba and John Cena. Additionally, Priyanka will star in The Bluff, an upcoming American swashbuckler action drama set in the Caribbean during the 19th century.
As Priyanka continues to conquer new frontiers, her return to the stage that catapulted her to international fame stands as a powerful reminder of how far she’s come—both personally and professionally. What started as a nerve-wracking evening with a slipping dress has now transformed into a life of global stardom, with a loving family by her side.
