Before they became one of Hollywood’s most talked-about couples, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra’s first date had an unexpected third wheel and apparently, he was working harder than anyone else in the room. Kevin Jonas recently shared a funny behind-the-scenes story about the night Nick and Priyanka first met in person for their now-famous 2018 date. According to Kevin, he was so committed to helping his younger brother make a good impression that he pushed through feeling seriously unwell.
Speaking on the Jonas Brothers’ Hey Jonas podcast, Kevin joked that his dedication as Nick’s wingman reached extreme levels. While the evening appeared smooth on the surface, Kevin admitted he ended up rushing to the bathroom after feeling sick. Rather than calling it a night, however, he returned to continue supporting Nick’s romantic mission.
The revelation has given fans a new perspective on the beginning of Nick and Priyanka’s love story. What many didn’t know is that their first outing wasn’t actually a traditional one-on-one date. Nick intentionally turned it into a group hangout, inviting friends to keep things relaxed and low-pressure.
The group attended a performance of Beauty and the Beast at the Hollywood Bowl before continuing the evening elsewhere. While Nick was focused on getting to know Priyanka, Kevin apparently took it upon himself to become his brother’s personal public relations manager.
Nick revealed that Kevin spent much of the night enthusiastically talking him up. Whether the topic was sports, career achievements, or random talents, Kevin made sure everyone at the table knew exactly why Nick was a catch.
The strategy didn’t go unnoticed. Priyanka quickly realized Kevin was actively promoting his younger brother throughout the evening. Fortunately for the Jonas family, the effort wasn’t necessary. The chemistry between Nick and Priyanka was already there.
The singer revealed that the pair shared their first kiss that same night, marking the start of a whirlwind romance that moved much faster than most celebrity relationships. Within just a few months, the couple announced their engagement, and by the end of 2018 they were married.
Today, nearly eight years after that first date, Nick and Priyanka are happily married and raising their daughter, Malti Marie. As fans celebrate the couple’s journey, Kevin’s latest confession adds a hilarious new chapter to a love story that already sounds like a romantic comedy.
If nothing else, the story proves one thing: few wingmen in entertainment history have committed to the job quite like Kevin Jonas.