Priyanka Chopra recalls winning Miss World 2000 at 18, embracing sudden fame despite no modeling background.

Priyanka Chopra, reflecting on her teenage years on the Going Rogue podcast, shared memories of winning Miss World 2000 at 18 after entering the Femina Miss India pageant with no modeling experience. She described her 90s-era style, including flared jeans and a belly button piercing she re-did in a cab, and recalled the rapid maturity forced by sudden fame. Despite not being fashion-focused, she embraced the spotlight, learning to “fake it till you make it” and choosing to be seen in challenging moments.