Priyanka Chopra Jonas opens up about motherhood, turning 40 and more

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is opening up about everything from her new perspective on motherhood to parenting.

The "Citadel" actress is starring on the cover of Elle Magazine's May 2023 digital cover where she's seen wearing a green and white Rodarte lace slip dress and Bulgari earrings.

"From Bollywood star to onscreen spy, rom-com darling, producer, restaurateur, investor, writer, activist, and new mom, Chopra Jonas is just what the industry needs," the publication captioned a series of Instagram photos revealing the cover spread.

Chopra Jonas is also seen in a series of other photos wearing sultry, stylish looks styled by Leith Clark.

The busy mother of one had a milestone birthday this year and said she's in a really good place.

"I just turned 40 this year," Chopra Jonas told Elle for its accompanying digital cover story. "It was a momentous turn of events for me."

She continued, "I'm at the precipice of figuring out what my career in America looks like. I've enjoyed being able to play a variety of roles, [and I've] worked in different genres with the best filmmakers in India. I'd like to be able to explore that on the other side of the pond as well. I'm curious to see as an actor how I will unfold in this next decade. I'm curious to see what kind of mom I end up becoming. I'm curious to see how as a woman I change."

In addition to her thoughts on aging, she also chatted a bit about going into her second Mother's Day since welcoming her daughter Malti Marie -- though she's preferred to keep the focus on the mother figures in her own life.

"I've had incredible influences of moms in my life, and now with my mother-in-law [Denise Miller-Jonas] who's this epic, amazing woman," said Chopra Jonas. "I've not been a mom long enough to be able to take the celebration, but I love to celebrate the moms in my life on Mother's Day."

When it comes to her daughter, Chopra Jones said, "She's got me wrapped around her finger."

She added, "I don't even know how I'll ever discipline her because I just don't have it in me. I was so close to losing her so many times that she can get away with anything and I just want to see her happy. I want her to be the happiest. She's a super smiley, happy baby, and that's all my goal is -- to see her joyous. Every time she smiles, it lights up my world, and that's all I want to do."

Chopra Jonas and her husband Nick Jonas were married in December 2018 and welcomed their daughter to the world via surrogate in January 2022.