Comedian Pete Davidson, 31, and model Elsie Hewitt, 29, are set to become parents, with Hewitt making the joyous announcement on Instagram on Wednesday, July 16. The post featured several photos of the couple together, including intimate videos from an ultrasound and images of Pete lovingly cradling Elsie's growing baby bump. Hewitt playfully captioned the reveal, “Welp now everyone knows we had sex,” an announcement that aligned with the model and influencer's generally private approach to her relationship with Davidson.

Davidson, who does not use social media himself, later confirmed the news and shared his profound excitement about impending fatherhood in an interview with Entertainment Tonight on July 22. “I honestly couldn’t be more excited,” Pete stated. “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, noting, “Everything else doesn’t really matter anymore. It’s nice.” Davidson had previously shared his aspiration to become a father in a 2022 conversation with fellow comedian Kevin Hart, stating, “My favorite thing ever, which I have yet to achieve, is I want to have a kid. It’s like my dream.” He added, “It would be so fun to dress up a little dude. I’m so excited for, like, that chapter.”

The couple's relationship timeline has been largely kept under wraps, a notable contrast to Davidson's past high-profile romances. According to the Associated Press, they were first publicly linked in March after being spotted in Palm Springs. Elsie made their relationship Instagram official days later with a candid photo of Pete, and since then, they have occasionally shared glimpses of their time together on social media, including red carpet appearances and playful PDA moments. Elsie has previously been linked to Ryan Phillippe, Benny Blanco, and Jason Sudeikis.

The announcement garnered thousands of congratulatory messages from friends and fans. Rapper Machine Gun Kelly, a close friend of Davidson, commented, “These playdates bout to hittttt,” referencing his own recent experience of welcoming a daughter. Model Meredith Mickelson, Hewitt’s best friend, also shared her excitement, writing, “My bestie is having my mini bestie which means my life is complete,” later adding, “HEHEHEHEHEHE. I’M SO HAPPY. BEST MOMMY EVERRRRR.” A source for E! News reported that Davidson’s mother, Amy Waters, is “thrilled” about the pregnancy, eager to become a grandma.

Pete Davidson's personal journey to fatherhood is particularly poignant given the tragic loss of his own father, a New York City firefighter who died during the September 11, 2001, attacks when Pete was just seven years old. This experience has frequently been discussed by Davidson throughout his career and deeply influences his desire to be a loving and present father.

Elsie Hewitt has also been candid about her health struggles, specifically her battle with endometriosis. She underwent surgery for the condition in November and later took to TikTok in December to discuss the symptoms and pain she has experienced. Hewitt highlighted how the condition has impacted her life, stating, “The amount of opportunities I’ve lost out on because I can’t work when I’m feeling this way, or it’s like a liability to be on set, if I might have to go to the emergency room, or if I can’t work because money is at stake,” noting that her symptoms have progressively worsened over the years.