Comedian Pete Davidson, 31, and model Elsie Hewitt, 29, are joyfully anticipating the arrival of their first child, marking a significant new chapter for the couple. The exciting news was shared by Hewitt on Wednesday, July 16, through an Instagram post that featured several intimate photos of the pair, along with ultrasound videos. Hewitt playfully captioned the announcement, “Welp now everyone knows we had sex,” a statement that resonated with her characteristic candor.

Davidson, though not active on social media himself, publicly confirmed the pregnancy and expressed his profound excitement in an interview with Entertainment Tonight on July 22. “I honestly couldn’t be more excited,” he shared, adding, “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 how impending fatherhood has shifted his perspective, stating, “Everything else doesn’t really matter anymore. It’s nice.”

The dream of becoming a father is one Davidson has held for a long time. In a 2022 conversation with fellow comedian Kevin Hart, he articulated this desire clearly: “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 aspirations, saying, “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 desire 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, a loss he has often spoken about.

Davidson and Hewitt have largely kept their relationship private since they were first spotted publicly in March, as reported by the Associated Press. Elsie made their relationship Instagram official shortly after, occasionally sharing glimpses of their time together. This low-key approach stands in contrast to Davidson’s previous high-profile romances with figures such as Ariana Grande, Kim Kardashian, and Madelyn Cline. Hewitt has also 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, a close friend of Davidson, commented on Hewitt’s post, “These playdates bout to hittttt,” referencing his own recent experience welcoming a daughter. Kelly had previously shared that Davidson would be a groomsman in his wedding, highlighting their strong bond. Elsie’s best friend, model Meredith Mickelson, also expressed her excitement, writing, “My bestie is having my mini bestie which means my life is complete,” and adding, “I’M SO HAPPY. BEST MOMMY EVERRRRR.” A source for E! News also revealed 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 journey with endometriosis. She underwent surgery for the condition in November and later discussed the symptoms and pain she has experienced on TikTok in December. Hewitt highlighted the impact of endometriosis on her life, including lost opportunities due to her health challenges. Despite these struggles, the couple now looks forward to embracing parenthood and the new life they are building together.