When Malti was born extremely premature, doctors rushed to resuscitate her, leaving her parents – Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas – facing an uncertain fight for her life that stretched into nearly four months in the hospital.
Nick Jonas, 33, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, 43, welcomed their daughter, Malti Marie, via surrogate in January 2022. At the time, they shared the news with a brief public statement, asking for privacy as they adjusted to life as new parents.
“We are overjoyed to confirm that we have welcomed a baby via surrogate. We respectfully ask for privacy during this special time as we focus on our family. Thank you so much,” the statement read on their respective Instagram accounts.
While the couple has never shared the details behind their decision to use a surrogate, Priyanka later explained it was medically necessary.
Speaking to British Vogue in February 2023, she said, “I had medical complications,” adding that “this was a necessary step, and I’m so grateful I was in a position where I could do this. Our surrogate was so generous, kind, lovely and funny, and she took care of this precious gift for us for six months.”
