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 revealed the joyous news on Wednesday, July 16, taking to Instagram with a series of intimate photos and videos, including ultrasound footage, showcasing the couple together and Pete lovingly cradling her growing baby bump. Elsie playfully captioned the post, “Welp now everyone knows we had sex,” an announcement that was both on-brand and a stark contrast to their otherwise private relationship.

Pete Davidson, who does not use social media himself, confirmed the news and shared his profound excitement about impending fatherhood in an interview with Entertainment Tonight on July 22. He expressed, “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.” Later the same evening, during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Davidson reflected on his emotional journey, noting how his perspective has shifted, stating, “Everything else doesn’t really matter anymore. It’s nice.”

Davidson’s desire to become a father has been a long-held dream, a sentiment he shared with fellow comedian Kevin Hart in 2022. At the time, he told Hart, “My favorite thing ever, which I have yet to achieve, is I want to have a kid. It’s like my dream.” He added, “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.” This aspiration is particularly poignant given that Pete’s father, a New York City firefighter, tragically died while responding to the September 11 attacks in 2001, when Pete was only seven years old—a loss he has openly discussed throughout his career.

The couple’s relationship has remained largely under the radar over the last four months, a notable difference from Davidson’s past high-profile romances with stars such as Ariana Grande, Kim Kardashian, and Madelyn Cline. According to the Associated Press, Pete and Elsie were first linked publicly in March after being spotted together in Palm Springs. Days later, Elsie made their relationship Instagram official with a candid photo of Pete, and they have since shared occasional red carpet appearances and playful PDA moments, though Hewitt sometimes shares images and videos of their time together on social media. Elsie has also been previously linked to Ryan Phillippe, Benny Blanco, and Jason Sudeikis.

The news has been met with an outpouring of congratulations from friends and family. Rapper Machine Gun Kelly, a close friend of Davidson’s, commented on Hewitt’s post, writing, “These playdates bout to hittttt,” referencing his own experience of welcoming a daughter with ex-girlfriend Megan Fox earlier this year. MGK had previously revealed in a 2022 chat with Howard Stern that Davidson would be a groomsman in his wedding, emphasizing their strong bond. Elsie Hewitt’s best friend, fellow 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 also claimed that Davidson’s mother, Amy Waters, is “thrilled” about the pregnancy and “can’t wait to become a grandma!”

In addition to this happy news, Elsie Hewitt has openly shared her personal journey with endometriosis. The model underwent surgery for endometriosis in November and took to TikTok in December to discuss the symptoms and pain she has experienced. She highlighted the impact on her career, stating, “The amount of opportunities I’ve lost out on because I can’t work when I’m feeling this way, or it’s like a liability to be on set, if I might have to go to the emergency room, or if I can’t work because money is at stake,” noting in a separate video that her symptoms have progressively worsened over the years. This new chapter as expectant parents marks a significant milestone for both Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt, filled with anticipation and joy.