Priyanka Chopra celebrated the 4th of July with her husband, Nick Jonas, at Macy's 4th of July event in New York City. The actress was seen cheering for the Jonas Brothers during their live performance and enjoying the fireworks display over the East River. She shared pictures and videos of the celebration on her Instagram account, including a clip of Nick giving her a kiss on the cheek as they watched the fireworks. The dazzling display featured over 80,000 fireworks in 30 different colors, launched from four barges and the Brooklyn Bridge, illuminating the night sky.

However, Chopra's celebration of the 4th of July with fireworks has stirred controversy, with some social media users criticizing her for what they perceive as hypocrisy, bringing up a past Diwali anti-pollution campaign.

This isn't the first time Chopra has faced backlash for enjoying fireworks after advocating against them during Diwali. Back in 2018, she was heavily trolled after fireworks were displayed at her wedding to Nick Jonas. At the time, social media users reminded her of a video she had made urging people to skip firecrackers during Diwali to protect her own respiratory health, as she has asthma. She had said that the festival should be about "lights and laddoos and love, and not pollution".

The criticism in 2018 was intense, with many calling out her "double standards". Some users questioned her concern for the environment and animals, while others created memes and jokes about her apparent hypocrisy. Some people also pointed out that the air quality in Jodhpur, the venue for her wedding, had dropped following the celebrations. Some social media users also accused her and her husband of animal cruelty for using a horse and elephant at their wedding. PETA India criticized the couple for not considering the impact on animals.

While it is 2025 and the social media reactions to Chopra's 4th of July celebrations are still emerging, the previous controversies surrounding her stance on fireworks suggest that she may face similar criticism this year. Despite the criticism, many fans continue to support Chopra and her right to celebrate Independence Day. They argue that enjoying fireworks on the 4th of July is different from burning firecrackers during Diwali, as the former is a national holiday while the latter is a religious festival. Some fans also suggest that the fireworks used during the 4th of July celebrations are more regulated and environmentally friendly than those typically used during Diwali.