Nick Jonas stepped outside the Beverly Hilton during the Jan. 11 Golden Globes, and hours later he admitted the moment was triggered by social anxiety.
At a Glance
- Jonas left the Nikki Glaser-hosted ceremony for fresh air mid-show
- A fan guessed “social anxiety got the best of him”; Jonas replied “Yeah. It hit me like a gut punch”
- The exchange doubled as promotion for his Jan. 1 solo single “Gut Punch”
- The song actually explores self-critique about marriage and fatherhood, not red-carpet nerves
- Jonas attended with wife Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who wore custom Dior and Bvlgari jewels
The brief outdoor clip, posted to X Jan. 11, shows the singer in a classic black tux and bowtie, sipping water beside a tent while palm trees frame the shot. One viewer commented on the anxiety theory, prompting Jonas to confirm the next day with a playful plug for his track.
Although the lyric references a metaphorical “gut punch,” Jonas told People Jan. 1 that the song is rooted in questioning whether he is “a present and thoughtful husband” and “a good father” to 3-year-old daughter Malti Marie.
Despite the momentary overwhelm, Jonas and Chopra Jonas walked the carpet together, telling Olivia Bennett Harris they were excited to celebrate “such a great year in film and TV.” Chopra Jonas added it was “wonderful to meet peers and colleagues that you have watched through the year and that you admire.”
