Comedian Pete Davidson, 31, and model Elsie Hewitt, 29, are embarking on a new chapter as they announce they are expecting their first child together. Hewitt revealed the happy news on Wednesday, July 16, via an Instagram post featuring several photos of the couple and ultrasound videos. Her candid caption, “Welp now everyone knows we had sex,” perfectly captured the couple's playful demeanor, which has kept their relationship relatively private over the past four months. Davidson, who does not use social media, later confirmed the news in an interview with Entertainment Tonight on July 22, expressing immense excitement. He stated, “I honestly couldn’t be more excited. 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.”

Becoming a father has long been a cherished aspiration for Davidson. During a 2022 conversation with fellow comedian Kevin Hart, he articulated his dream of having a child, saying, “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 about dressing up a little one and preparing to be a good father. This dream takes on a particular poignancy given the tragic loss of his own father, a New York City firefighter, who died during the September 11, 2001, attacks when Davidson was just seven years old. He has frequently spoken about this profound loss throughout his career, and finding out he was going to be a dad has shifted his perspective, making everything else feel less significant. As he shared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, “Everything else doesn’t really matter anymore. It’s nice.”

The couple was first publicly linked in March, according to the Associated Press, after being spotted together in Palm Springs. While their relationship has been more low-key compared to some of Davidson's past high-profile romances, Hewitt has occasionally shared glimpses of their time together on social media, including red carpet appearances and playful public displays of affection. Friends and family have showered the couple with congratulations. Rapper Machine Gun Kelly, a close friend of Davidson's for several years, commented on Hewitt's post, writing, “These playdates bout to hittttt,” referencing his own recent experience of welcoming a daughter with ex-girlfriend Megan Fox. Hewitt’s best friend, model Meredith Mickelson, also expressed her joy, stating, “My bestie is having my mini bestie which means my life is complete.” Additionally, a source for E! News claimed that Davidson’s mother, Amy Waters, is “thrilled” about the pregnancy and “can’t wait to become a grandma!”

Beyond the joyous news, Elsie Hewitt has also been open about her personal health journey, specifically her struggle with endometriosis. She underwent surgery for the condition in November and later discussed her symptoms and pain on TikTok in December. Hewitt highlighted the professional opportunities she has lost due to her condition, noting the challenges of working when experiencing severe pain or the risk of needing emergency medical attention. She has consistently shared that her symptoms have progressively worsened over the years.