Comedian Pete Davidson, 31, and model Elsie Hewitt, 29, are expecting their first child together, a joyous announcement made by Hewitt on Instagram on Wednesday, July 16. The post featured a series of intimate photographs of the couple, alongside videos from an ultrasound, confirming the exciting news. Hewitt playfully captioned her post, “Welp now everyone knows we had sex,” a sentiment reflecting her typically candid yet private approach to their relationship.

Davidson, though not active on social media himself, later confirmed the news and shared his profound excitement in an interview with Entertainment Tonight on July 22. “I honestly couldn’t be more excited,” he expressed. “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 becoming a father has shifted his perspective: “Everything else doesn’t really matter anymore. It’s nice.”

The aspiration to become a father has long been a significant life goal for Davidson. In a 2022 conversation with fellow comedian Kevin Hart, he articulated this dream, saying, “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.”

The couple’s relationship has largely remained out of the public eye, a stark contrast to Davidson’s highly publicized previous romances with figures like Ariana Grande, Kim Kardashian, and Madelyn Cline. According to the Associated Press, Davidson and Hewitt were first publicly linked in March, when they were spotted together in Palm Springs. Hewitt subsequently made their relationship Instagram official with a candid photo of Davidson, and they have since shared occasional red carpet appearances and playful public displays of affection.

News of the pregnancy was met with 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 recent experience 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, highlighting their strong bond: “We both came into each other’s lives at the right time.” 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. I’M SO HAPPY. BEST MOMMY EVERRRRR.” A source for E! News confirmed that Davidson’s mother, Amy Waters, is “thrilled” about becoming a grandmother.

Davidson’s desire to be a father is also deeply rooted in his personal history; his father, a New York City firefighter, tragically died during the September 11, 2001, attacks when Pete was just seven years old—a loss he has often spoken about. This personal experience has undoubtedly shaped his perspective on parenthood and his hopes for his own child.

Elsie Hewitt has also been open about her health journey, specifically her struggle with endometriosis. She underwent surgery for the condition in November and later discussed her symptoms and pain on TikTok in December. Hewitt recounted 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 that her symptoms had progressively worsened over the years. Despite these personal challenges, the couple embraces this new chapter with immense joy and anticipation.