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Priyanka Chopra Sparks Breakup Rumors, Removes Nick Jonas' Surname From Social Media

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By Fiyin Olowokandi on November 22, 2021 at 4:45 PM PST

Could there be trouble in paradise for Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas?

The beloved couple has been married for over two years and giving us steady #couplegoals, but it seems things might be going south between the duo.

Eyebrows were recently raised after Priyanka removed the name Jones from all her social media accounts. The Indian actress previously bore Priyanka Chopra Jones on all platforms.

However, to fans' utmost shock, she dropped her husband's last name. The "White Tiger" actress hasn't commented on the matter, and neither has her husband, but netizens have quite a lot to say about it.

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Fans Speculate Priyanka Chopra And Nick Jonas Are Splitting

Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Los Angeles premiere of 'Isn't It Romantic'
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It didn't take long for fans to share their theories about the beloved couple. One fan asked, "Not Priyanka Chopra Jones anymore?" while another questioned, "Why changed your name? [sic]."

However, many of the actress' fans came to her rescue, noting that the name change wasn't an indication of anything. One angry netizen wrote, "bruhhh Priyanka didn't just remove the "Jonas" she removed the "Chopra" too from her Insta account y'all should stop theorizing and sh--"

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A fan's comment on Priyanka Chopra's Instagram
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Another user blasted fans who were making a big deal out of the name change, writing, "people so concerned about Priyanka Chopra removing her last name from her insta account Like were you even concerned about your degrading grades ffs? Leave people alone!"

Currently, the 39-year-old actress is promoting her upcoming movie, "The Matrix Resurrections," which will premiere on December 22. However, some of her fans believe the name drop is taking all the attention from the movie.

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One user mentioned, "I hope Priyanka isn't trending because of her current ig name, i hope it's because of her movie, cuz if it's that bad, you all need therapy literally."

Amid the numerous speculations, Priyanka's mom, Madhu Chopra, has defended her daughter's marriage. According to Hindustan Times, Madhu said, "It's all rubbish, don't spread rumors."

A Recent Diwali Celebration

The separation rumors come some weeks after Priyanka and Nick put their love on display while celebrating the Hindu festival, Diwali.

As The Blast previously reported, The "Quantico" star uploaded several photos from the festivity, and she and Nick were seen performing some rituals for the spiritual festival.

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The lovebirds put on a united front and held hands as they were sprayed with flowers. Chopra wrote in the accompanying caption, "With the blessings of Goddess Mahalakshmi we invite Her grace and abundance into our home. Happy Diwali."

In another post, Chopra noted that this year's Diwali celebration was the first one she and Nick celebrated in their home. She then paid tribute to the "Camp Rock" star calling him, "he best husband and partner."

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