Comedian Pete Davidson, 31, and model Elsie Hewitt, 29, are joyfully anticipating the arrival of their first child together. Hewitt publicly announced the exciting news on Wednesday, July 16, via Instagram, sharing a collection of intimate photos of the couple alongside videos from an ultrasound. Her playful caption, “Welp now everyone knows we had sex,” marked the reveal. Davidson later confirmed the news in an interview with Entertainment Tonight on July 22, expressing his profound excitement about becoming a father.

Becoming a father has long been a cherished aspiration for Davidson. He shared his dream with fellow comedian Kevin Hart in 2022, stating, “My favorite think ever, which I have yet to achieve, is I want to have a kid.” 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.” Following the pregnancy announcement, Davidson reiterated his immense excitement, remarking, “I honestly couldn’t be more excited.” He expressed his hope to be “the dad I hoped that I would have,” a sentiment deeply connected to the tragic loss of his own father, a New York City firefighter who passed away on September 11, 2001, when Pete was just seven years old. On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Davidson reflected on how fatherhood had shifted his perspective, saying, “Everything else doesn’t really matter anymore. It’s nice.”

The couple, first publicly spotted together in March according to the Associated Press, has maintained a relatively private relationship over the past four months. Hewitt occasionally shared glimpses of their time on social media and made their relationship Instagram official days after their initial sighting. This low-key approach stands in contrast to Davidson’s past high-profile romances with figures such as Ariana Grande, Kim Kardashian, and Madelyn Cline. While Pete does not use social media himself, he and Elsie have made occasional red carpet appearances and displayed playful public displays of affection. Hewitt herself has been previously linked to Ryan Phillippe, Benny Blanco, and Jason Sudeikis.

The announcement was met with an outpouring of congratulations from friends and fans. Rapper Machine Gun Kelly (MGK), a long-time close friend of Davidson, commented on Hewitt’s post, “These playdates bout to hittttt.” MGK, who recently welcomed a daughter with his ex-girlfriend Megan Fox, revealed in 2022 that Davidson would be a groomsman in his wedding, highlighting their strong bond. Elsie’s best friend, fellow model Meredith Mickelson, also shared her joy, writing, “My bestie is having my mini bestie which means my life is complete,” and later adding, “HEHEHEHEHEHE. I’M SO HAPPY. BEST MOMMY EVERRRRR.” A source for E! News reported that Davidson’s mother, Amy Waters, is “thrilled” and “can’t wait to become a grandma!”

In addition to this joyous news, Elsie Hewitt has openly shared her personal health journey, specifically her struggle with endometriosis. She underwent surgery for the condition in November and spoke out on TikTok in December about the symptoms and pain she has experienced. Hewitt noted that the condition has caused her to miss out on opportunities, 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.” She also revealed that her symptoms have progressively worsened over the years.