Comedian Pete Davidson, 31, and model Elsie Hewitt, 29, are embarking on a new chapter as they announced they are expecting their first child together. Hewitt revealed the joyous news on Wednesday, July 16, via an Instagram post. Her announcement included several intimate photos of the couple and videos from an ultrasound, captioned with the cheeky remark, “Welp now everyone knows we had sex.”

Davidson, though not active on social media himself, confirmed the news and shared his profound excitement for 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.” Later the same night, on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Davidson reflected on how finding out he was going to be a dad shifted his perspective, stating, “Everything else doesn’t really matter anymore. It’s nice.”

The dream of fatherhood is one Davidson has harbored for a long time. In 2022, during a 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 added his excitement for dressing up a “little dude” and preparing to be the best father possible. This aspiration takes on a deeper meaning given the tragic loss of his own father, a New York City firefighter, during the September 11 attacks in 2001 when Davidson was just seven years old.

The couple has largely kept their relationship private over the last four months, a stark contrast to Davidson’s past high-profile romances. According to the Associated Press, they were first spotted publicly in March, with Hewitt making their relationship Instagram official days later. They have since made occasional red carpet appearances and shared playful PDA moments. Hewitt has also been previously linked to Ryan Phillippe, Benny Blanco, and Jason Sudeikis.

The news was met with an outpouring of congratulations from friends and fans. Rapper Machine Gun Kelly, a close friend of Davidson, commented on Hewitt’s post, “These playdates bout to hittttt,” referencing his own daughter he welcomed earlier this year with ex-girlfriend Megan Fox. Meredith Mickelson, Hewitt’s best friend, also shared her excitement, writing, “My bestie is having my mini bestie which means my life is complete.” Furthermore, a source for E! News reported that Davidson’s mother, Amy Waters, is “thrilled” and “can’t wait to become a grandma!”

In addition to her current pregnancy, Elsie Hewitt has been open about her struggles with endometriosis, a condition for which she underwent surgery in November. In December, she shared on TikTok the symptoms and pain she experienced, noting the impact on her career opportunities due to her health challenges. Despite these past difficulties, both Davidson and Hewitt are eagerly looking forward to this exciting new chapter as expectant parents.