Oscars 2026: Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas Escape An Accident Ahead Of Red Carpet Appearance; Here's What Happe

Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra reached the Oscars red carpet in dramatic fashion, after their golf cart lurched and almost tipped near the Dolby Theatre entrance in Los Angeles, yet the pair still arrived on time and went on to pose calmly for cameras. The couple’s usual Sprinter van reportedly could not clear the tight security zone around the venue, so organisers shifted them into a golf cart, turning a simple transfer into a heart-stopping ride that unfolded moments before the 2026 Oscars ceremony.

Priyanka Chopra Nick Jonas Oscars golf cart drama before red carpet

Video obtained by TMZ shows staff hurrying the cart along the route as the clock ticked down, with the driver accelerating through a sharp turn that caused the vehicle to sway violently, one wheel lifting into the air while Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra grabbed the sides for balance.

The footage captures the cart rocking as security and crew stand nearby, yet the driver quickly corrects the steering, drops all four wheels back to the ground and carries on towards the entrance, allowing the pair to step out without injury and stay on schedule.

"It was definitely a thrill ride before the glamour," a source told TMZ, noting that the couple laughed off the near-mishap once inside the theatre.

The tense journey happened against a backdrop of tight security for the 2026 Oscars, held amid reports of a possible Iran drone threat, while other headline moments included the Live-Action Short award, which resulted in a historic seventh tie in the ceremony’s history.

Entertainment watchers also kept an eye on other stories involving the actor, including “Priyanka Chopra Reveals Reason Behind Keeping Daughter Malti Marie Away From Public Eye” and “Priyanka Chopra Channels Modern Goddess Energy In Dior Ahead Of The Oscars,” which fed into wider interest around the star’s appearance at the event.

Priyanka Chopra Nick Jonas Oscars golf cart ride and red carpet style

Despite the jolt, Priyanka Chopra stepped out in a white Dior gown with a strapless neckline, ruched waist and black-and-white tulle ruffles framing a high slit, pairing the dress with a Bvlgari High Jewelry Eclettica diamond-and-emerald collar necklace for added drama.

Priyanka Chopra’s beauty look leaned into Old Hollywood, with sculpted finger curls, a glowing base, shimmery eyeshadow and a brick-toned lipstick, and the actor credited Dr. Althea products for the polished finish that matched the Dior ensemble on the Oscars carpet.

Nick Jonas, at the Oscars for the first time in nine years, chose a more understated outfit that complemented Priyanka Chopra while keeping public attention on their joint appearance, and the couple’s composed demeanour hid the chaos of the earlier golf cart scare.

Hours before arriving, Priyanka Chopra gave her 94.3 million Instagram followers a playful look inside final preparations, posting a behind-the-scenes video of someone making last-minute adjustments to her gown, with the caption “Last minute.com” signalling a light mood before the formal event.

Priyanka Chopra Nick Jonas Oscars golf cart incident and past appearances

The 2026 ceremony also marked Priyanka Chopra’s return to the Oscars after previous outings in 2016 and 2017, reinforcing a long connection with the awards even as the golf cart incident briefly overshadowed the fashion focus outside the Dolby Theatre.

Priyanka Chopra’s earlier Oscars looks set the tone for this year’s Dior moment, with a white floral sheer gown and diamond jewellery in 2016, followed by a quilted white-and-silver Ralph & Russo couture dress in 2017, featuring a strapless neckline, low back and side cutouts styled with sleek hair and glowy makeup.

Year	Priyanka Chopra Oscars look
2016	White floral sheer gown, diamond jewels, shiny clutch.
2017	Quilted white-and-silver Ralph & Russo strapless dress with low back and side cutouts.
2026	White Dior gown with ruched midsection, tulle slit ruffles, Bvlgari diamond-and-emerald collar.

The near wipeout on the golf cart, the strict Los Angeles security around the Dolby Theatre and Priyanka Chopra’s Dior look combined to shape one of the more talked-about arrivals of the 2026 Oscars, while Nick Jonas’ first appearance at the event in nine years added further interest for fans in India and abroad.