Comedian Pete Davidson, 31, and model Elsie Hewitt, 29, are joyfully expecting their first child together, a significant announcement that heralds a new chapter for both. Hewitt took to Instagram on Wednesday, July 16, to share the happy news, posting several photos of the couple and videos from an ultrasound. Her post was playfully captioned, “Welp now everyone knows we had sex,” a characteristic remark for the model who has largely kept her relationship with Davidson private.

Davidson, who does not use social media, later confirmed the news himself, expressing his immense excitement in an interview with Entertainment Tonight on July 22. “I honestly couldn’t be more excited,” Pete shared, adding that becoming a father has been his dream since he was a child. He lauded Hewitt, saying, “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.” During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon the same evening, Davidson reflected on how his perspective has shifted, noting, “Everything else doesn’t really matter anymore. It’s nice.”

The dream of fatherhood is one Davidson has harbored for years, as he revealed in a 2022 conversation with fellow comedian Kevin Hart. At the time, 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 spoke enthusiastically about the prospect of dressing up a “little dude” and the excitement for that chapter, emphasizing his efforts to grow and develop into a better person in preparation for fatherhood. This aspiration is deeply personal for Davidson, whose own father, a New York City firefighter, tragically passed away during the September 11 attacks in 2001 when Pete was just seven years old—a loss he has frequently discussed throughout his career.

The couple’s relationship has remained mostly out of the public eye, a stark contrast to Davidson’s previous headline-making romances with celebrities such as Ariana Grande, Kim Kardashian, and Madelyn Cline. According to the Associated Press, Davidson and Hewitt were first publicly linked in March after being spotted in Palm Springs. Hewitt subsequently made their relationship Instagram official with a candid photo of Davidson, and they have since shared occasional red carpet appearances and affectionate public moments.

The joyous news was met with an outpouring of congratulations from friends and fans alike. Rapper Machine Gun Kelly, a close friend of Davidson for several years who had welcomed a daughter with his ex-girlfriend Megan Fox earlier in the year, commented on Hewitt’s post, “These playdates bout to hittttt.” MGK had even previously stated in a 2022 chat with Howard Stern that Davidson would be a groomsman in his wedding, highlighting their strong bond. Hewitt’s best friend, model Meredith Mickelson, also shared her excitement, writing, “My bestie is having my mini bestie which means my life is complete,” later adding, “I’M SO HAPPY. BEST MOMMY EVERRRRR.” A source for E! News further claimed that Davidson’s mother, Amy Waters, is “thrilled” about the pregnancy and “can’t wait to become a grandma!”

In her personal life, Elsie Hewitt has also been candid about her health struggles, specifically with endometriosis. The model underwent surgery for the condition in November and spoke openly about the symptoms and pain she has experienced in a December TikTok video. She highlighted how endometriosis has caused her to lose opportunities, making it a liability to work or necessitating emergency room visits, noting that her symptoms have progressively worsened over the years. This transparency about her health adds another layer to her public persona as she embarks on motherhood.