Comedian Pete Davidson, 31, and model Elsie Hewitt, 29, are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their first child, a significant new chapter for both. The joyous news was first shared by Hewitt on Wednesday, July 16, through an Instagram post that featured several photos of the couple together, alongside videos from an ultrasound. Hewitt playfully captioned her announcement, “Welp now everyone knows we had sex.” This candid reveal aligns with her general approach to their relationship, which has largely been kept private until now.

Davidson, who does not use social media, confirmed the impending parenthood and expressed his profound excitement in an interview with Entertainment Tonight on July 22. “I honestly couldn’t be more excited,” Pete shared, reiterating a long-held dream. “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 the same evening, during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Davidson reflected on his emotional journey, noting, “Everything else doesn’t really matter anymore. It’s nice.”

The desire to become a father has been a prominent aspiration for Davidson for several years. 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, envisioning the fun of dressing up a “little dude” and emphasizing his efforts to grow and develop personally 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, 2001, attacks when Pete was just seven years old.

Davidson and Hewitt were first publicly linked in March, according to the Associated Press, after being spotted together in Palm Springs. Days later, Hewitt made their relationship Instagram official. Despite occasional red carpet appearances and public displays of affection, their relationship has remained relatively understated, a stark contrast to some of Davidson’s more public past romances. Hewitt has also been open about her personal life, including her struggle with endometriosis, for which she underwent surgery in November. In December, she used TikTok to discuss the symptoms and pain she has experienced, highlighting how the condition has impacted her work and daily life.

The news has been met with widespread congratulations from friends and family. Rapper Machine Gun Kelly, a close friend of Davidson, commented on Hewitt’s post, “These playdates bout to hittttt.” MGK had previously revealed in a 2022 chat with Howard Stern that Davidson would be a groomsman in his wedding, speaking of their strong bond. 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,” adding, “I’M SO HAPPY. BEST MOMMY EVERRRRR.” A source for E! News also confirmed that Davidson’s mother, Amy Waters, is “thrilled” and “can’t wait to become a grandma.”