Comedian Pete Davidson, 31, and model Elsie Hewitt, 29, are expecting their first child together, a joyous announcement made by Hewitt on Instagram on Wednesday, July 16. The post featured several heartwarming photos of the couple, including ultrasound videos, clearly showcasing their excitement. Hewitt playfully captioned the post, “Welp now everyone knows we had sex,” a fittingly candid revelation for the couple who have largely kept their relationship private since being first publicly spotted in March, according to the Associated Press.

While Hewitt took to social media, Davidson, who does not use social media himself, confirmed the news and shared his overwhelming excitement about impending fatherhood in an interview with Entertainment Tonight on July 22. “I honestly couldn’t be more excited,” Pete shared. “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 ever. She’s going to be a great mom and I’m just stoked. I hope to be the dad I hoped that I would have.” He further reflected on his emotional journey during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, stating, “Everything else doesn’t really matter anymore. It’s nice.”

Becoming a father has long been a profound aspiration for Davidson. In a 2022 conversation with fellow comedian Kevin Hart, he expressed, “My favorite thing ever, which I have yet to achieve, is I want to have a kid. It’s like my dream.” He elaborated on his anticipation, saying, “It would be so fun to dress up a little dude. I’m so excited for, like, that chapter. So that’s kind of what I’m just preparing for now. I’m trying to be as good as a dude and develop and get better so when that happens, it’s just easier.” This dream holds particular significance for Davidson, whose father, a New York City firefighter, tragically passed away during the September 11, 2001 attacks when Pete was just seven years old, a loss he has frequently addressed throughout his career.

The news has been met with an outpouring of congratulations from friends and fans alike. Rapper Machine Gun Kelly, a close friend of Davidson, commented on Hewitt’s post, “These playdates bout to hittttt,” referencing his own experience welcoming a daughter earlier this year with ex-girlfriend Megan Fox. Machine Gun Kelly had previously mentioned Davidson would be a groomsman in his wedding, highlighting their strong bond: “We both came into each other’s lives at the right time,” he once told Howard Stern. Hewitt’s best friend, fellow model Meredith Mickelson, also shared her joy, exclaiming, “My bestie is having my mini bestie which means my life is complete. I’M SO HAPPY. BEST MOMMY EVERRRRR.” A source for E! News reported that Davidson’s mother, Amy Waters, is “thrilled” and “can’t wait to become a grandma.”

Hewitt and Davidson have maintained a relatively private relationship over the past four months, with Hewitt occasionally sharing glimpses of their time together on social media. This low-key approach contrasts sharply with some of Davidson’s more high-profile past romances with figures such as Ariana Grande, Kim Kardashian, and Madelyn Cline. While their relationship timeline has been under the radar, Elsie made their relationship Instagram official with a candid photo of Pete days after they were first linked in March, and they have since made occasional red carpet appearances. Elsie has also been open about her personal health struggles, particularly with endometriosis, for which she underwent surgery in November. In December, she discussed the pain and symptoms she experienced on TikTok, noting how it impacted her professional opportunities.