“It’s been my dream forever”- Pete Davidson opens up about expecting first child with girlfriend Elsie Hewitt

Pete Davidson is about to step off stage and into fatherhood—and it's a moment he’s chased for years. The former Saturday Night Live standout and rom-com regular is eagerly preparing for his first child with longtime girlfriend Elsie Hewitt. Though Davidson typically keeps his personal life under lockdown, this announcement has flown far beyond Hollywood’s whisper networks.

In his own smooth-talking way, he’s shared that becoming a dad has been “my dream forever,” a personal milestone that ties into everything he’s overcome, especially the loss of his father in the 9/11 attacks. With Elsie, a model and influencer who confirmed the news via Instagram last week, this isn’t just headline fodder; it’s the real deal. And for fans, the question about how Pete Davidson envisions this next chapter is no longer rhetorical; it’s the beating heart of his next act.

Pete Davidson confirms it’s been his dream: expecting a child with Elsie Hewitt

Yes, it is official: Pete Davidson, at age 31, is heading into one of life’s biggest roles: dad. Announced via Elsie Hewitt’s Instagram on July 16 (accompanied by sonogram shots and a sweet ultrasound moment), the news marks the high point of a relationship that became public in March and escalated quickly into living-in-together territory in New York by May. At the New York City premiere of The Home, Davidson couldn’t hide his grin.

“I honestly couldn't be more excited. As you know, it's been my dream forever, since I was a little kid. The baby's mother is one of my favorite people to ever exist,” he told reporters, adding with typical wit, “I hope to be the dad that I hoped that I would have.”

He said variations of the same line exist on multiple platforms. Over on E! News, he was equally heartfelt: “Everybody’s just been super excited for me, because they know it’s been my dream,” he revealed. He gave a shout-out to close friends, including Adam Sandler, who has been generously handing out parenting tips. Davidson even reflected on how losing his dad shaped this desire—and drives him to give his child a stable, fun upbringing: “Being able to take care of something and show it the childhood I didn’t have” is part of why this matters so much.

The couple’s timeline reads like a rom-com plot, one that got a surprise twist in less than six months. Public since March, living together since May, and now expecting early winter, their journey has been embraced by family and friends. Insiders say Pete has matured, opting for meaningful partnerships and projects over headline-grabbing flings.

Elsie Hewitt, 29, announced the news with her signature blend of charm and cheek. Captioning her sonogram carousel, “Welp, now everyone knows we had sex,” she and Pete have since been spotted hand-in-hand at Knicks games, red carpet premieres, and cozy ultrasound visits. Her warmth and humor have endeared her to both fans and Davidson’s circle.

 

 

 

 

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It’s a new Indiana for Davidson—not another headline romance, but a new standard of stability. He told Jimmy Fallon that “everything else doesn't really matter anymore,” spotlighting just how central this role is becoming. Even Ariana Grande, his high-profile ex, reportedly sent her support, saying she’s “happy for Pete… he will be a great dad.”

So what’s next for Pete Davidson? A fresh focus on meaningful work, an eager dive into fatherhood, and a home filled with laughter and love. With Elsie by his side and maybe a few parenting tips from Adam Sandler, he’s ready to finally live the “dream” he’s been talking about since childhood.