Nicholas Jerry Jonas
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Nick Jonas, a multi-platinum recording artist and actor, first achieved mainstream success as a member of the Jonas Brothers with his brothers Kevin and Joe. He scored a #1 hit with Jealous in 2014 and appeared in films like Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and TV shows like Hawaii Five-0. Jonas also performed on Broadway, playing Gavroche and Marius in Les Misérables.
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Discovered at age 7 while his mother was at a hair salon, Nick Jonas began his career early. Born on September 16, 1992 in Dallas, Texas, he grew up in Wyckoff, New Jersey. He performed on Broadway, playing the final Gavroche in Les Misérables when it closed in 2003. His family includes three brothers: Kevin, Joe, and Franklin, all of whom pursued music.
In 2005, the Jonas Brothers released their self-titled debut album, making them teen idols. Nick starred in the Disney Channel series Jonas in 2009 and appeared in films like Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian 2009 and Careful What You Wish For 2015. In 2014, he launched a solo career with his self-titled album, featuring the double-platinum single Jealous. That same year, he served as Demi Lovato’s musical and creative director. Jonas also appeared in television series including Last Man Standing 2011 and Hawaii Five-0 2010.
Nick Jonas married actress and philanthropist Priyanka Chopra in December 2018 after a brief courtship; they became engaged in August 2018 following a traditional Punjabi Roka ceremony. The couple welcomed their daughter, Malti Marie, via surrogate in January 2022. Jonas has three brothers: Kevin, Joe, and Franklin, and is brother-in-law to actress Sophie Turner. He was previously in a relationship with Kate Hudson. Jonas has type 1 diabetes and uses a Bayer Contour meter to manage his condition.
Nick Jonas succeeded as both a Jonas Brothers member and a solo artist. The Jonas Brothers were inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2025 and received Grammy nominations. His Broadway work includes playing Marius Pontmercy in Les Misérables in London’s West End in 2010 and for the 25th anniversary concert at The O2. His hit Jealous and his television appearances remain highlights of his career.
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A wall of memorable lines from Nick Jonas — lyrics, interviews, and off-the-cuff remarks captured over a lifetime.
It Doesn’t Matter If the World Is Pulling You Down. with Christ You Have Everything.
Live Like You’re at the Bottom Even If Your at the Top.
Im Pretty Crazy About the Yankees. When I Can’t Actually Watch a Game, I TiVo It. I Am Also a Die-hard Dallas Cowboys Fan. I Don’t Tell Many People That Because I Will Get Made Fun on Because I’m from New Jersey!
The Good Thing About Joe Is That He’s the Craziest Person I’ve Ever Met in My Life. and the Worst Thing About Joe Is That He’s the Craziest Person I’ve Ever Met in My Life. Kevin Is Really Good at Staying Focused on Guitar. but There’s Nothing Really Bad About Kevin.
On All the Tours We’ve Done, We’ve Gone from School in the Morning to Radio, We Go to Lunch with Someone That’s Important, Then Go Do a Show, Do a Singing, Go to Bed. It Never Stops
You’ve Got to Avoid Situations That Make You Uncomfortable.
It Sounds Funny, but My Biggest Fear Is That I’m Not Perfect. I’m a Perfectionist, and I Get Upset When Things Go Wrong or When I Don’t Do Well. I Used to Be Very Uptight, but I’ve Learned to Loosen Up
I Think the Biggest Learning Curve for Me Was Realizing That You Have to Take Time to Enjoy the Moments. You Become Stressed Over a Lot of Different Things When You’re Riding a Wave, so It Was Important for Me to Have Fun and Enjoy the Next Step.
I Was Exploring with Different Sounds and Collaborators Over the Course of a Couple Years, and I Fell into a Really Natural Place Where I Was Creating Music That Felt True to Who I Am, Not Only in What I Talk About but in the Style of Music as Well.. I Think the R&B Soulful Side of Things Definitely Had an Influence on Some of That Subject Matter Being a Little Sexier.
My Heart Is Very Pure and I Work with People Who Are Creative, and If Photo Shoots Are Sexual in Some Way or Gave a Sexy Edge, It’s Just Fun to Get in a Room and Create. It’s No More Complicated Than That.
Having Haters Is Just a Part of the Business, and the More Haters You Have, the More People Like You – That’s How I View It, Because I Try to See the Positive in Things.
Little-known facts about Nick Jonas — origins, oddities, and behind-the-scenes details from a public life.
Discovered singing while his mother was at a hair salon.
Has a meta photo war going with John Stamos: John wore a Jonas Brothers T-shirt, so Nick wore a hoodie with John wearing the shirt; John then slept next to a pillowcase featuring Nick in the hoodie, so Nick slept on a comforter with a giant printed photo of John sleeping on the pillowcase.
Was doing a solo project until his agent discovered his brothers Kevin and Joe also had talent.
Born in Dallas, Texas; grew up in Wyckoff, New Jersey; now resides in Los Angeles.
Hobbies include playing baseball and golf, collecting baseball cards, tennis, songwriting, and music.
Plays electric and acoustic guitar, piano, and drums.
Owns 16 guitars.
Favorite musicians: Stevie Wonder, Fall Out Boy, Johnny Cash, Elvis Costello, and Switchfoot.
Was present at Los Angeles International Airport on November 1, 2013, when a gunman opened fire killing a TSA official; Jonas was about to deplane when the shooting started.
Favorite movie: Juno 2007; favorite song: Superstition by Stevie Wonder.
Discovered at age 7.
Favorite song to play in concert: A Little Bit Longer.
Was the final Gavroche in the musical Les Misérables when it closed on Broadway after 18 years; he played the role for the final 9 months, closing on May 18, 2003.
Brothers: Kevin, Joe, and Frankie Jonas.
Lived his dream of playing Marius Pontmercy in Les Misérables; he played the role in London’s West End at the Queen’s Theatre for five weeks starting June 21, 2010, and returned for the 25th anniversary concert at The O2 on October 3, 2010.
Former boyfriend of Kate Hudson.
Had a dog named Coco and another called Elvis.
Has German, English, Scottish, Irish, Italian/Sicilian from a great-grandfather, French-Canadian, and Cherokee Native American ancestry.
Received a dog for his 16th birthday, named Elvis.
Wrote Joy to the World a Christmas Prayer with his father Kevin Jonas Sr. when he was around 8.
The Jonas Brothers were nominated for the 2021 New Jersey Hall of Fame in the performing arts category.
Favorite football teams: Giants and Cowboys.
Proposed to Priyanka Chopra on her birthday, July 18, 2018; they became engaged in August in a traditional Punjabi Roka ceremony and wed on the first weekend of December in Hindu and Christian ceremonies.
Nick Jonas is a multi-platinum and Grammy-nominated recording artist whose self-titled debut album was released in November 2014; it included the double-platinum #1 U.S. radio hit Jealous and the single Chains.
The Jonas Brothers have had more than seven music videos on TV but have made more than 14 music videos for their songs.
Favorite actors: Matt Long and Keri Lynn Pratt, who both star in Jack & Bobby 2004.
Collects baseball cards.
Uses the Bayer Contour meter for his type 1 diabetes.
Brother-in-law of actress Sophie Turner.
Started on Broadway and once missed a family vacation to be in a play.
Related to Congressman Charles A. Jonas 1876–1955 and his son Congressman Charles R. Jonas 1904–1988 of North Carolina, both descendants of Germans surnamed Jonas who immigrated in the 1700s.
Nick and wife Priyanka Chopra announced they welcomed a baby via surrogate on January 15, 2022.
Born at 3:39 AM CDT.
The Jonas Brothers were inducted into the 2025 New Jersey Hall of Fame in the Performing Arts and Entertainment category.
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