Last Updated:January 13, 2026, 22:58 IST

Nick Jonas explained why he briefly stepped outside the 2026 Golden Globes after a clip went viral, candidly opening up about social anxiety and mental health.

Nick Jonas accompanied Priyanka Chopra, who was a presenter at the Golden Globes 2026. (Photo Credits: Instagram)

Nick Jonas is keeping it real and fans are applauding him for it. After a short video of the singer-actor stepping outside during the 2026 Golden Globe Awards went viral, Jonas addressed the moment head-on, offering a refreshingly honest explanation that struck a chord with many. The 33-year-old musician was spotted outside the venue during the ceremony on Sunday, January 11, in a clip captured by Parade, where he appeared to take a moment for himself while sipping water.

As the video made the rounds on social media, speculation began brewing about what prompted Jonas to step out. A fan reposted the clip on X, suggesting that “social anxiety got the best of him.” Rather than ignoring the comment, Jonas chose to respond candidly — and with a meaningful reference to his latest music.

“Yeah…it hit me like a gut punch,” he replied, directly tying the moment to his newly released single, Gut Punch.

‘Gut Punch’ Lyrics Strike A Personal Chord

The phrase was no coincidence. In Gut Punch, Jonas opens up about self-criticism and emotional vulnerability, themes that closely mirror the feelings he acknowledged after the Golden Globes moment went viral. In the song’s chorus, he sings, “Hit me like a gut punch, I hurt my own feelings,” followed by, “How did I get so good at being mean to myself? / I should turn the heat down, tell myself to chill out / Damn, I really hate the way I talk to myself.”

Fans were quick to connect the dots and flood the comments section with words of encouragement. Many praised Jonas for being transparent about his mental state during such a high-profile event.

“You’re doing amazing, sweetie!!!! We all got the social anxiety blues,” one fan wrote. Another added, “It’s okay! It gets the best of us all sometimes.”

Longtime Advocate For Mental Health Awareness

Jonas has long been open about prioritising mental and emotional well-being. Living with type 1 diabetes, he has frequently spoken about how managing a chronic illness extends beyond physical health. In a 2021 interview with PEOPLE, Jonas stressed the importance of addressing the emotional toll that comes with the condition.

“I certainly speak to my therapist… and luckily, I’ve got a really good support system around me and a great set of doctors,” he had said. “What needs awareness is the mental and emotional impacts that it has not only just on the individual that’s affected by the disease, but also by the friends and family and loved ones.”

Despite the brief moment outside, Jonas otherwise appeared in good spirits at the Golden Globes. Ahead of the ceremony, he shared a GRWM (Get Ready With Me) video, revealing he was wearing a black Berluti pinstriped tuxedo paired with a Fossil watch.

He attended the awards night with his wife, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and the couple even shared a playful, flirty dancing video from the event — reminding fans that vulnerability and joy can coexist, even on the biggest stages.