Comedian Pete Davidson, 31, and model Elsie Hewitt, 29, are joyfully expecting their first child together. Hewitt took to Instagram on Wednesday, July 16, to share the momentous news, posting several photos of the couple and videos from an ultrasound, alongside the playful caption, “Welp now everyone knows we had sex.” The announcement was met with widespread excitement from friends and fans.

Davidson, known for his work on Saturday Night Live, has long harbored a dream of becoming a father. He expressed this sentiment in a 2022 chat 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 elaborated on his anticipation, adding, “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.”

Though Davidson does not use social media, he confirmed the news and shared his profound excitement in an interview with Entertainment Tonight on July 22. “I honestly couldn’t be more excited,” Pete shared. “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.” Later, during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Davidson reflected on how this impending fatherhood has shifted his perspective, stating, “Everything else doesn’t really matter anymore. It’s nice.” This desire to be a devoted father is particularly poignant given that Davidson’s own father, a New York City firefighter, tragically passed away during the September 11, 2001 attacks when Pete was just seven years old.

The couple has largely kept their relationship private since being first spotted publicly in March, as reported by the Associated Press. Hewitt made their relationship Instagram official days after they were linked, with occasional posts sharing glimpses of their time together. This low-key approach stands in contrast to Davidson’s more public past romances with figures like Ariana Grande and Kim Kardashian.

The happy news garnered a wave of congratulations from their inner circle and beyond. Rapper Machine Gun Kelly, a close friend of Davidson, commented on Hewitt’s post, “These playdates bout to hittttt,” referencing his own recent experience of welcoming a daughter with ex-girlfriend Megan Fox earlier this year. MGK has previously shared details of their strong friendship, even revealing Davidson would be a groomsman in his wedding. 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, “HEHEHEHEHEHE. I’M SO HAPPY. BEST MOMMY EVERRRRR.” A source for E! News further confirmed that Davidson’s mother, Amy Waters, is “thrilled” about the pregnancy and “can’t wait to become a grandma.”

In personal news unrelated to the pregnancy but shared in the input content, Elsie Hewitt has been open about her struggles with endometriosis, a condition for which she underwent surgery in November. In December, she discussed the symptoms and pain she experienced due to endometriosis on TikTok, highlighting the impact it had on her career opportunities and overall well-being.