Comedian Pete Davidson, 31, and model Elsie Hewitt, 29, are preparing for a significant new chapter in their lives: parenthood. The couple announced they are expecting their first child together, a revelation that has brought immense excitement to both families and friends. Hewitt took to Instagram on Wednesday, July 16, to share the happy news, posting a series of intimate photos and videos, including footage from an ultrasound. Her playful caption, “Welp now everyone knows we had sex,” humorously acknowledged their shared news, which had been kept relatively private until then.

Davidson, who does not use social media, confirmed the news and openly shared his anticipation in an interview with Entertainment Tonight on July 22. “I honestly couldn’t be more excited,” he expressed, adding, “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 how his perspective has shifted, stating, “Everything else doesn’t really matter anymore. It’s nice.” This sentiment resonates deeply, particularly given the tragic loss of his father, a New York City firefighter, during the September 11 attacks in 2001, when Davidson was just seven years old—a subject he has often discussed throughout his career.

Davidson has long vocalized his aspirations for fatherhood. In a 2022 conversation with fellow comedian Kevin Hart, he stated, “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 excitement for this new phase, 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.”

The couple’s relationship has largely remained out of the public eye, a contrast to Davidson’s past high-profile romances. According to the Associated Press, Davidson and Hewitt were first publicly linked in March, after being spotted together in Palm Springs. Shortly after, Hewitt made their relationship Instagram official with a candid photo of Davidson, and they have since shared occasional red carpet appearances and playful public displays of affection. Hewitt has also been open about her personal health journey, including her struggle with endometriosis, for which she underwent surgery in November and spoke about her symptoms and pain on TikTok in December.

The news has been met with an outpouring of congratulations from friends and family. Rapper Machine Gun Kelly, a close friend of Davidson, commented on Hewitt’s Instagram post, “These playdates bout to hittttt.” MGK, who recently welcomed a daughter with his ex-girlfriend Megan Fox, has been a longtime confidant of Davidson, even revealing in a 2022 chat with Howard Stern that Davidson would be a groomsman in his wedding. Hewitt’s best friend, model Meredith Mickelson, also shared her joy, writing, “My bestie is having my mini bestie which means my life is complete.” Davidson’s mother, Amy Waters, is reportedly “thrilled” about the pregnancy, eagerly anticipating becoming a grandmother, according to a source for E! News. This exciting announcement marks a cherished milestone for Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt as they embark on their journey to welcome their first child.