“It Felt Like I Was Punched”: Nick Jonas Explains Why He Left the Golden Globes Midway
Karachi: American singer and actor Nick Jonas, husband of Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra, has revealed the reason behind his sudden exit from the Golden Globe Awards ceremony.
A video circulating widely on social media shows Nick Jonas stepping outside the Golden Globes venue in Los Angeles, California, before the event had concluded. The clip left many fans puzzled, especially as Priyanka Chopra was also present inside at what is considered Hollywood’s biggest night.
social anxiety got the best of him pic.twitter.com/A1foWNqYwK
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In the short viral video, Jonas is seen standing alone, looking around and taking sips from a bottle. Some social media users speculated that the singer may have experienced anxiety. Responding to one such post, Nick Jonas clarified the situation, writing, “It felt like someone punched me.”
Meanwhile, the star-studded Golden Globe Awards ceremony in Los Angeles saw widespread participation from film and television celebrities, with awards presented across various categories, including best film, director, and actor.
The Golden Globe Awards honor actors, directors, and television stars who have delivered outstanding performances throughout the year in films and TV dramas. During the ceremony, the film “Himant” won the award for Best Film, while Wagner Moura was named Best Actor for his performance in the drama film “The Secret Agent.” In the television category, the drama series “The Pit” was awarded Best Drama Series of the Year.
In addition, young actor Owen Cooper made history by winning a Golden Globe for his exceptional performance as Jamie Miller in the series “Adolescence.” Accepting the award, Cooper thanked his fans and said the moment felt like a dream come true. He also expressed gratitude to Netflix for giving him the opportunity to be part of the series.
