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Priyanka Chopra Honors Marilyn Monroe's 100th Birthday
3 Jun
Summary
- Priyanka Chopra Jonas celebrated Marilyn Monroe's 100th birth anniversary.
- Monroe, born Norma Jeane Mortenson, would have turned 100 on June 1, 1926.
- Chopra is also filming 'Varanasi' with SS Rajamouli, Mahesh Babu, and Prithviraj.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas recently paid tribute to the iconic Marilyn Monroe on what would have been her 100th birthday. On June 2, 2026, Chopra shared a memorable photo of Monroe in a red dress, honoring the legendary actress who was born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926, in Los Angeles. Monroe's career took off with her 1953 role in 'Niagara,' followed by major hits throughout the 1950s. She remains a symbol of Hollywood glamour despite her untimely death in 1962 at age 36.
Meanwhile, Priyanka Chopra is actively engaged in her own film projects. She is currently in production for 'Varanasi,' a film helmed by SS Rajamouli. This highly anticipated project also features prominent actors Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The action-adventure film is slated for a theatrical release on April 7, 2027. On a personal note, Chopra is married to Nick Jonas, and they welcomed their daughter, Malti Marie Jonas, in 2022.