Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra are engaged now after a few months of dating, a source told People. It feels like only yesterday that the duo had us speculating about dating rumors and obsessing over their flirtatious Instagram comments.
If you need clarification on the couple’s whirlwind romance, from how they met each other, to how they met each other’s families, look no further.
Before May 2017: They meet for the first time.
In December 2017, Jonas reportedly told Indo Asian News Service about his “new friend” Priyanka Chopra. He revealed they first met before attending the Met Gala together.
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“We met through a mutual friend who she did Quantico with, this guy Graham and we met up like in New York the first time and the same day I think we found out that we are both going to the MET gala with Ralph Lauren,” he said.
That mutual friend could be Graham Rogers, who stars in Quantico with Chopra and costarred with Jonas in the film Careful What You Wish For in 2015.
May 1, 2017: They attend the Met Gala together.
The duo arrived to the Met Gala red carpet together, both wearing Ralph Lauren ensembles. Chopra’s look was a tench coat-inspired gown with an epic 20-feet train that completely took over the museum stairway.
May 10, 2017: Priyanka dishes on her Met Gala date.
Shortly after the Met Gala appearance, Priyanka Chopra appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. When the late night host pried on whether she was dating Jonas, the actress dismissed the speculation. “We were both wearing Ralph Lauren and we decided to go together. It was fun.”
“We were at the same table. I mean, we know each other so we were just like, ‘Hey let’s go together,’ and I was like, ‘Okay, let’s go together.’ And it just ended up working out,” she added.
Memorial Day Weekend 2018: Multiple public sightings spark dating rumors.
A year after the Met Gala, the romance speculation began again. On Friday, May 25, they were seen attending a Beauty and the Beast Live performance together at the Hollywood Bowl, Us Weekly reports.
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Then, the following Monday, more clues dropped after the pair was seen hanging out together with friends for Memorial Day. However, pictures of them lounging on a boat and having a meal with friends have now been deleted.
Then, the following Monday, more clues dropped after the pair was seen hanging out together with friends for Memorial Day. However, pictures of them lounging on a boat and having a meal with friends have now been deleted.
May 31, 2018: They went on an affectionate dinner date.
Fans spotted the couple having dinner together in West Hollywood.
“They were very affectionate with each other and seemed to not care who saw,” a witness told People. “Priyanka ran her hands through his hair at one point and they were laughing and even dancing to the music.”
Early June 2018: They conspicuously flirt on Instagram.
The duo went on a commenting spree, nearly confirming their relationship on social media. Nick kicked it off by writing “that smile ❤️” on a photo of Priyanka Chopra laughing with her friends.
June 9, 2018: Chopra meets the Jonases at a family wedding.
Jonas and Chopra were seen at JFK airport together, though it was unclear at the time where the couple was headed. It turns out, Nick took the actress as his plus one to his cousin’s wedding in Atlantic City. (His brother Kevin Jonas was a groomsman.)
It was “a huge deal” that the singer brought his new signifiant other to the family affair, a source close to Jonas told People. “He’s dated a lot over the last couple years but it’s never been anything serious, so this is a big step,” the insider added.
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Late June 2018: Nick meets Priyanka’s family in India.
Weeks after the wedding, the couple jetted off to India so Nick’s could meet Priyanka’s side of the family. They had dinner with the actress’ mother on Friday, June 22, People reports.
“It’s getting serious,” a source close to the couple said at the time. The pair was also seen out in Mumbai together, showing some sweet PDA.
Priyanka Chopra was also seen wearing a gold ring on her finger, which Nick was seen wearing during their previous appearance at JFK. Either the actress was accessorizing with her boyfriend’s jewelry, or the couple got matching bands.
June 22, 2018: Nick makes it Instagram official.
While in India, Jonas broke his silence on his relationship with Priyanka by posting a video of her on his Instagram story. “Her 😍,” he captioned the post.
June 27, 2017: Priyanka follows suit.
Following debuted Jonas on her Instagram story with a sweet photo of him on the beach with her brother, Siddharth. She called the pair “my two favourite men” in the post.
June 29, 2018: They travel to Brazil.
After a week of vacation and family time in India, the couple jetted to Brazil together for one of Jonas’ gigs in VillaMix Festival in Goiânia. The duo was seen holding hands and wearing sweats in the airport together.
During the festival that weekend, Chopra was seen watching proudly from the audience and taking videos of her man.
July 4, 2018: They go on a double date with Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner.
The couple spent Independence Day with another engaged Jonas pair: Joe and Sophie Turner. The quartet was seen bike riding in New York City together for the holiday.
July 16, 2018: They take their romance to London.
Priyanka and Nick were spotted in the U.K., again with Joe and Sophie. Both couples were seen at 34 Restaurant in Mayfair, and big brother Kevin Jonas was there too.
Around July 18, 2018: They get engaged!
Jonas reportedly popped the question to Chopra in London, a source told People. Though there’s no confirmation on the exact date of the proposal, the insider said it celebrated the actress’ birthday, which is on July 18. Jonas even closed out a whole Tiffany’s store to choose the engagement ring, according to the source.
“His friends and family have never seen him like this, and they’re all really excited for him. He’s definitely very serious about her,” a Jonas insider told the weekly.
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The reports broke on July 27, but the couple has yet to confirm the news.
The week of their engagement: They met with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
A source told Us Weekly that the couple had a double date with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex the same week of their engagement. However, it’s unclear whether the hangout took place before or after the proposal.
Markle, Priyanka Chopra’s longtime friend, is “very excited” for the spouses-to-be, a source told E! News.