Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas hit back at star’s apology after awkward gaffe

We’re not sure which is worse; an actress’ awkward encounter with Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, or the apology afterwards.

It is the embarrassing celeb gaffe that gets more and more awkward by the day.

A-list couple Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have now weighed in on a public apology made by another actress that failed to address Chopra by name.

Comedian and actress Rosie O’Donnell took to social media earlier this week to reveal an awkward run-in with Chopra and Jonas at a restaurant in Malibu.

O’Donnell told Chopra she knew her dad, which she thought was well-known self-help author Deepak Chopra. It wasn’t.

The comedian explained the incident on TikTok and apologised, but didn’t address Chopra by her first name.

“I had one job I messed it up all right, so Nick Jonas I apologise, and to the Chopra wife … I apologise too,” O’Donnell said, after earlier only referring to her as Jonas’ wife and “someone Chopra”.

We’re not sure if the initial mistake or the apology to Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas was worse. Picture: Lacroix/AFP

Chopra took to her own social media on Thursday to share “some thoughts”, including that while she does not expect everyone to know who she is, she does not deserve to be referred to the way she was.

“If you wanted to make a public apology for a very awkward private encounter, I think probably best to take the time to Google my name before doing it or even try to reach out directly,” she wrote to her 74.5 million followers, without naming O’Donnell.

“We ALL deserve to be respected for our unique individuality and to not be referred to as ‘someone’ or ‘wife’ especially in a sincere apology.”

Jonas shared the post to his own Instagram, adding: “well said my love”.

Rosie O'Donnell reveals her embarrassing run-in with Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas on TikTok.

Priyanka Chopra shares a statement about Rosie O'Donnell.

Chopra’s father is Dr Ashok Chopra, who was a physician in the Indian Army and died in June 2013 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

O’Donnell’s original TikTok received comments from outraged fans telling her to learn Chopra’s name.

“I mean, the device for making TikToks also has Google,” one wrote.

O’Donnell then followed up with another video using Chopra’s first name.

“Priyanka is her name. I hope I’m pronouncing that right. I just want to apologise to her and everyone who thought that it was really inappropriate of me. Sometimes I f**k up,” she said in the video.

Her caption pointed out that she “shoulda googled b4 I tiktok ed”.

Chopra and Jonas were married in 2018 and recently welcomed their first baby via surrogate.

Chopra is an Indian actress, model and singer. After becoming one of the biggest movie stars in India, she created a career in America.

Jonas is an American singer and actor best known for being a member of the Jonas Brothers.