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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Holly Patrick

Pete Davidson breaks silence on becoming a dad after Elsie Hewitt pregnancy announcement

Pete Davidson has spoken publicly for the first time about becoming a father after he and Elsie Hewitt announced they are expecting their first child.

The model, 29, publicly announced her pregnancy on 16 July, sharing a video of an ultrasound scan and pictures of the couple.

Describing fatherhood as his "dream", the Saturday Night Live alum, 31, told Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday (22 July): “Elsie’s excited. I’m excited to see her be a mom, so we’re stoked."

Davidson and Hewitt went public with their relationship in March 2025.

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