Comedian Pete Davidson, 31, and model Elsie Hewitt, 29, are embarking on an exciting new chapter as they announced they are expecting their first child together. Hewitt took to Instagram on Wednesday, July 16, to share the joyous news, posting several photos of the couple, alongside videos from an ultrasound. “Welp now everyone knows we had sex,” Elsie cheekily captioned the post, which was consistent with her personality as an influencer who has kept much of their relationship private until now.

While Pete Davidson does not use social media himself, he later confirmed the news and openly expressed his enthusiasm for impending fatherhood in an interview with Entertainment Tonight on July 22. “I honestly couldn’t be more excited,” Pete shared, 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, stating that “Everything else doesn’t really matter anymore. It’s nice.”

Davidson’s long-standing dream of becoming a father has been a recurring theme in his life. Back in 2022, during a conversation with fellow comedian Kevin Hart, he articulated this desire, saying, “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 future, envisioning the fun of dressing up “a little dude” and preparing himself to be a good father. His 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 timeline has largely remained out of the public eye, a notable contrast to some of Davidson’s past high-profile romances. According to the Associated Press, they were first publicly linked in March after being spotted together in Palm Springs. Elsie made their relationship Instagram official days later with a candid photo of Pete, and since then, they have made occasional red carpet appearances and shared playful public displays of affection. Despite their relatively low-key approach, Elsie has also been open about her personal health struggles, specifically with endometriosis, for which she underwent surgery in November and spoke about the chronic pain and symptoms she has experienced.

The announcement garnered an outpouring of congratulations from friends and fans alike. Rapper Machine Gun Kelly, a close friend of Davidson, commented on Hewitt’s post, “These playdates bout to hittttt,” referencing his own experience of welcoming a daughter with ex-girlfriend Megan Fox earlier this year. MGK has previously revealed that Davidson would be a groomsman in his wedding, highlighting their strong bond. Elsie Hewitt’s best friend, model Meredith Mickelson, also expressed her joy, writing, “My bestie is having my mini bestie which means my life is complete,” and calling Elsie the “BEST MOMMY EVERRRRR.” Furthermore, a source for E! News confirmed that Davidson’s mother, Amy Waters, is “thrilled” about the pregnancy and “can’t wait to become a grandma!”