Pete Davidson is one of the most famous and successful comedians in the world today. But not only is he well-known and much-loved for his quick wit and comedic timing, he has also captured the world’s interest thanks to something else – his love life.
Pete Davidson was born Peter Michael Davidson on November 16, 1993, in Staten Island, New York City. His mother is called Amy Walters and his father was Scott Matthew Davidson. He also has a younger sister named Casey.
The Davidson family had some Jewish, German, and Irish ancestry, and raised their children in the Catholic faith. Though they had a loving upbringing, tragedy was about to strike for the young star’s family – and shape his future in a way he could not imagine.
Even though Pete Davidson had a loving upbringing and happy childhood, this was sadly cut short at the young age of seven with the tragic and sudden death of his father. Scott Davidson was a New York firefighter, who lost his life serving in the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center.
The tragic loss of his father at a young age significantly influenced Pete Davidson's life and path to stardom. It remains a crucial part of his narrative, showcasing his remarkable resilience as he turned this personal tragedy into a successful career in comedy and entertainment.
Davidson has spoken publicly about how the loss of his father at such a young age affected him and caused him problems growing up. He began acting out in school, no longer bothered by rules or authority, or worried about getting good grades.
Not only that, but he even started pulling his own hair out to the point where he became totally bald. It’s amazing to think that this young troubled boy would one day grow up to be a famous comedian and even more famous ladies’ man. Just how did he do it?
And it wasn't just his childhood trauma and behavioral difficulties that troubled Davidson as he was growing up. He also suffered from physical illness and pain, and when he was about 17 he was eventually diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, a stomach and digestive disorder that can be very painful.
Not only did Davidson have to receive medical treatment for the condition, but he also turned to the use of recreational drugs. Little did anyone know that this young star would come through his physical and mental battles to become one of the biggest heartthrobs in Hollywood.
It’s no surprise to hear that thanks to his childhood trauma and medical issues, Pete Davidson suffered emotionally from a young age and has experienced mental health issues. Davidson later revealed that as a teenager he was extremely depressed, and struggled with very dark thoughts.
He attributes the music of Kid Cudi for reigniting his zest for life and providing the strength to persevere. Little did anyone foresee the immense stardom he would achieve. This connection with Kid Cudi reflects how influential and transformative art can be in one's personal journey and rise to fame.
Even though Davidson had been through so much at such a young age, he still in many ways lived a typical life of any other young teenager growing up in Staten Island. He attended schools in both Staten Island and Brooklyn, before enrolling at St. Francis College in Brooklyn Heights and beginning his studies there.
After just one semester at St. Francis College, Pete Davidson began to recognize that his destiny lay beyond the confines of a traditional education. The lure of the entertainment industry and the prospect of stardom beckoned to him. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of his extraordinary journey into the world of comedy and entertainment.
From an early age, it was clear to everyone that Pete Davidson was destined to be a star. And not just any star, but a truly hilarious and skilled comedian. He always knew that he had a taste for comedy, but it was actually his friends who pushed him to take the first step into stand-up.
Because it was on a trip to a bowling alley that his pals encouraged him to take the stage and deliver a stand-up routine. As you can imagine, he wowed the crowd. A true comedy genius had been born.
Not long after his first foray into comedy on stage, Davidson began appearing on screen showcasing his talents on TV. His first appearance was on MTV’s Failosophy, followed the next month by a four-episode turn on MTV2’s Guy Code.
But it was his stand-up gig on Comedy Central’s Gotham Comedy Live at Gotham Comedy Club in NYC, that truly put him on the TV comedy map. But no one could have predicted just how big of a star he would become.
As any comedy fan knows, the true heart of American TV comedy is of course the beloved show Saturday Night Live. This is where many of the greatest comedians of today make their name, and Pete Davidson was no different.
However, what did make him different was his age – at a mere 20 years old, he was one of the youngest cast members ever to appear on the show and the first to be born in the 1990s. He quickly became one of the most beloved SNL cast members ever.
As the world began to fall in love with Pete Davidson’s comedy stylings, it wasn't just the industry and the millions of viewers who fell for his charms – but he also began to win the hearts of some beautiful and famous women.
His first showbiz romance was with fellow comedian Carly Aquilino, who he began dating in 2014. At the time, it seemed like a match made in heaven – but no one could have predicted just how many women in the world of showbiz would end up falling for his charms.
Another much loved and super famous accolade in the world of US TV comedy is participating in celebrity roasts. And Davidson made the genre his own when he became one of the roasters for Comedy Central’s roast of Justin Bieber – and critics hailed his set as the best part of the whole show.
Davidson’s jokes and skits not only made headlines for how funny they were – but also because they were pretty controversial. Thanks to the praise he received on this show, he landed his own Comedy Central stand-up special, "Pete Davidson: SMD".
As Davidson’s career began to soar, so did his reputation as a smooth talking and incredibly successful ladies’ man. Some people began to wonder, how on earth did he manage to woo so many beautiful and famous women? And people asked this even more in 2016 when he started stepping out with none other than Cazzie David.
Don't recognize this name? You might when we tell you that she is the daughter of famed comedy legend Larry David! But this would not be the last high-profile romance for Davidson – in fact, much more headline-grabbing relationships were to come.
Even though Davidson was famous for his comedy skills, he didn't shy away from addressing serious issues or commenting publicly on the realities of his life behind the scenes of showbiz. And in 2017 he revealed openly that he had quit the use of drugs and become sober.
Later on, he opened up about his diagnosis with Borderline Personality Disorder, and his struggles to manage it with treatment. But what happened next would see Davidson hit the headlines in a way that got the whole world talking.
By this time, Davidson had become pretty well known as not only a skilled and fantastic comedian, but also as a successful romancer of beautiful celebrity women. In 2018 he was spotted hand in hand with none other than much-loved and super successful pop singer Ariana Grande.
Not only was Ariana Grande one of the biggest pop stars at the time, but she was also famous for her beauty! People all over the world started to wonder – what was his secret to charming these women?
Even though Davidson and Grande were two of the most famous, successful, and globally adored people in the world, the truth was that their relationship was pretty complicated and they faced their own issues.
Not only did Davidson have his own trauma from losing his father so young in the 9/11 attacks, but Grande also had her own issues after a terrorist attack struck her concert in Manchester, UK, injuring and killing some of her fans. The two of them initially bonded over these difficult experiences, but there were also things tearing them apart.
In addition to their shared personal struggles, Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande's relationship faced another obstacle due to the ongoing challenges of Ariana's former boyfriend, the late rapper Mac Miller. This added layer of complexity further tested the strength of their connection and posed unique challenges to their romance.
The late rapper Mac Miller grappled with substance abuse issues, which proved distressing for both Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande. Miller's high-profile battles with drugs and alcohol became a significant distraction, causing concern and preventing the couple from fully enjoying their relationship while witnessing his intense struggles.
Despite the difficulties that Grande and Davidson faced in their relationship, it was clear that they loved each other very much. Though many onlookers kept wondering how a regular-looking guy like Davidson could have managed to woo a great beauty like Grande.
They silenced their critics when in June 2018, they announced that they were engaged to be married. It seemed like after so much drama in both of their lives, they had truly found their happy endings. But actually, there was more drama ahead for both of them.
After their whirlwind romance and engagement, Davidson and Grande soon began experiencing problems in their relationship, and in October 2018 they confirmed that their engagement had been called off. Shortly before this news, Grande’s ex Mac Miller was tragically found dead.
And many people attributed the breakup to the pain and heartache this had caused them both, eventually tearing them apart. Though they were no longer engaged, it was clear that the two stars still held each other in their hearts, with Grande even paying tribute to Davidson in her song "Thank U, Next".
Shortly after his breakup from Grande, Davidson was taking part in a live comedy show when a fan broached a subject that was clearly off-limits to the controversial comic. When someone shouted out a joke about the death of Mac Miller, Davidson stopped the show instantly and rebuked the fan for making such a terrible comment.
Even though Davidson had made a career out of finding levity in dark moments, it was clear that this was one area that he was still struggling to process. And he would later reveal just how dark the true extent of his struggles had become.
After this traumatic incident, fans became even more concerned for Davidson’s state of mind and safety when he expressed some dark and disturbing thoughts on his Instagram channel. Not long after the post, he deleted his entire account, causing many of his fans and followers – including his ex Ariana Grande – to reach out in concern.
He ended up receiving a visit from the New York Police Department to check on his safety, as people had become so worried. In typical Davidson style, he later joked about the incident on his next appearance on Saturday Night Live.
Even though Davidson had clearly been going through some difficult personal times, in terms of his career, things were only getting better and better. In 2019 he announced his comedy tour with John Mulaney, who had starred with him on both Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
And in fact, many critics hailed Davidson’s success as not being despite his struggles, but actually because of them. The Washington Post described Davidson as one of SNLs best ever comedians, and attributed this to his ability to draw on his own, often difficult, life experiences.
As well as his super successful career in stand-up and comedy sketch shows, Davidson also began to build a name for himself as a film and TV actor. In addition to collaborating with rapper Machine Gun Kelly to write a sketch for his album Hotel Diablo.
Davidson appeared in a string of hit movies in 2019, such as Jason Orley's Big Time Adolescence, Adam Shankman's What Men Want, Jeff Tremaine's The Dirt, Thurop Van Orman's The Angry Birds Movie 2, and John Turturro's The Big Lebowski spin-off The Jesus Rolls.
As we have seen, one of the key elements to Davidson’s mega success in the world of comedy and movies, was the fact that he drew on his own life experiences and personal struggles to create hilarious, if sometimes controversial, material.
Davidson did not hold back from discussing difficult subjects, which made him very relatable to his fans and critics. However, not everyone was so pleased with his controversial or shocking jokes – and in fact, it would eventually get him into a lot of trouble.
As well as poking fun at himself and his own struggles, Davidson also frequently referenced public controversies or current events in his comedy material. He also never shied away from making fun of public figures or institutions.
However, this got him in hot water with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, who demanded an apology after he likened the catholic church to famous convicted pedophile R. Kelly. And this wouldn't be the first time Davidson would find himself in trouble for his public actions.
In January 2019, the media focus turned away from Davidson’s controversial comedy comments, and back to the main headline-grabbing part of his story – his illustrious love life. Because around this time he was spotted hugging and kissing none other than beloved British actress – and mega babe – Kate Beckinsale.
The relationship reportedly didn't last long, but the fans and media alike were once again amazed by the pairing. But this time, Davidson decided to fight back against the critics of his dating decisions.
By this time, Davidson had got used to the world questioning how a man of his modest looks could have charmed and romanced so many famously beautiful women. But when fans and media started criticizing his relationship with Kate Beckinsale based on their age difference, he wasn't going to take this one lying down.
Pete Davidson made a valid observation highlighting the double standard in society's criticism of older women dating younger men. He questioned why a similar critique wasn't applied to older men dating younger women, underscoring the need to challenge these stereotypes.
Even though his relationship with Kate Beckinsale didn't last, the two of them remained very fond of each other. And Davidson continued to show the world that his unique charms proved irresistible to women.
Because not long after, he was spotted out and about once again with another young starlet – none other than actress Margaret Qualley. Qualley is probably best known for her role in the Netflix miniseries Maid alongside her famous mother Andie MacDowell. Another Davidson girlfriend with famous parents!
The world continued to wonder how Pete Davidson could charm and woo so many women, with such famous faces and such renowned beauty. After all, he wasn't known as being particularly a Hollywood heartthrob, and he was very open about his own personal struggles and difficulties.
But clearly, this didn't harm his way with the ladies – in fact just the opposite! After his dalliance with Margaret Qualley, he was in a relationship with model Kaia Gerber from October 2019 to January 2020.
In May 2020, he demonstrated his creative genius by writing and starring in the Judd Apatow film "The King of Staten Island." The movie's success hinged on the brilliance of his comedy rooted in real-life painful experiences. This project solidified Pete Davidson's status as a comedy and showbiz luminary.
With "The King of Staten Island," Davidson's comedic talent and storytelling skills merged to create a piece of work that resonated with a wide audience, securing his reputation as a leading figure in the comedy world and beyond.
Another reason that people were always so surprised to see how successful Pete Davidson was with the ladies, is that not only was he a scruffy and self-deprecating comedian, but he still lived with his mother!
That’s right – even deep into his stardom and after having earned millions from stand-up and movies, Davidson continued to live in the same home as his mother – a home they purchased together in Staten Island. However, in April 2021 he finally moved out on his own.
Pete Davidson is well known for not worrying too much about what others think, and making his own decisions to live life in his own offbeat and sometimes controversial way. Many people have made fun of him or been shocked by the high volume of tattoos on his body.
In fact, he once admitted that he has over 40 tattoos covering his body! They are everywhere, from his arms, legs, chest, hands, and neck. However, this wouldn't stop him from continuing to romance some of the most famous women in the world.
Pete Davidson's fame brought not only adoration but also unsettling incidents. A stranger entered his home and declared herself married to him, alleging a business partnership. The downside of celebrity sometimes leads to unusual and potentially risky situations, as Davidson experienced when a stranger trespassed into his life.
The bizarre intrusion into Pete Davidson's life resulted in legal charges against the trespasser, undoubtedly a shocking and unsettling experience for him. However, this event would soon be overshadowed by the high-profile relationship that was about to take center stage in the headlines.
Even though Pete Davidson had now become famous for wooing any women who happened to cross his path, people were still pretty amazed by his next conquest. Because the world was shocked when he was spotted stepping out with none other than Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor!
Not only was she considered a little out of his league, but Davidson clearly didn't have the British aristocratic etiquette that she had become so famous for. But Davidson’s next relationship would blow this one totally out of the water.
The world watched in amazement when Kim Kardashian took to the screen and hosted her first ever episode of Saturday Night Live. There was amazement for several reasons – not only because Kardashian was not known as a comedian, but also because to everyone’s surprise, she was actually pretty funny!
She sent up not only herself, but also her entire family, and even her estranged husband Kanye West. But one thing got audiences talking more than anything else – her onscreen kiss with the famed Pete Davidson himself. Could this be a sign of a real romance behind the scenes?
Of course, Kim Kardashian was no stranger to high-profile romances herself, having made her name thanks to an erotically-inspired video with her ex-boyfriend, as well as a very highly publicized marriage and then divorce. And this was before her famous marriage to rapper and fashion designer Kanye West.
With whom she shared a decade of her life and welcomed four children. However, the power couple hit the headlines when they announced their divorce in February 2021.
So the world knew Kardashian was single – but had she really headed into the arms of Pete Davidson?
As the rumor mill went into overdrive, Kardashian and Davidson didn't pay too much attention to what the media and gossip mags were saying about them. They started dating in November 2021, with Kardashian sharing cute pictures of the two of them on their Instagram.
Pete Davidson's unexpected romance with Kim Kardashian left the world astonished, but the majority of fans celebrated their happiness. However, there was one notable ex-husband who didn't take the news lightly, adding an extra layer of drama and intrigue to the unfolding relationship.
Much like his now romantic rival, Kanye West has never shied away from speaking his mind and taking his personal life to a public forum. And now that his ex-wife Kim Kardashian was publicly dating Pete Davidson, the lovable comedian was now bearing the brunt of his public anger.
In 2022, Kanye West targeted Pete Davidson in his song "Eazy," unleashing harsh words and even threatening violence. Davidson had faced criticism before, but this direct attack raised the stakes. Fans and critics eagerly awaited Davidson's response to this unprecedented level of public scrutiny and confrontation.
Even though the world, fans, media, and critics, especially Kanye West, were shocked by Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian’s relationship, the two stars themselves didn't seem too fazed by all the attention. To be fair, they both had already experienced so much media attention and criticism throughout their lives, that this attention and controversy was nothing new!
It looks like the happy couple is simply focusing on enjoying their lives together, and not caring too much about what anyone else thinks. Most recently, they were papped together at the Met Gala, looking fabulous and in love.
After eight years on Saturday Night Live, Pete Davidson bid farewell in the 47th season finale. While Kim Kardashian wasn't in the studio, she shared an adorable Instagram Story which featured a collage of photos from Davidson's time on SNL.
Pete also shared a heartfelt message on the Instagram of creative partner Dave Sirus, "When I got the show I was 20 years old and I had no idea what I was doing. I still don’t but especially back then. I wasn’t really a sketch performer I was just a stand up … Im so grateful and I wouldn’t be here without them."
Davidson made headlines once again in August 2022—after nine months of dating and making glamorous red carpet appearances, Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson decided to end their romantic relationship and just be friends. The era of Kete was officially over!
An unnamed source explained that Pete Davidson and his former partner's busy schedules played a significant role in their breakup. The demands of constant travel, inherent to their respective careers, made maintaining a relationship challenging. This insight provides a glimpse into the practical challenges that celebrity relationships often face.
Now that we have seen the true story of Pete Davidson’s rise to fame and his long string of high-profile romances with some of today’s biggest beauties, we can see just how he manages to charm so many women.
Though people may not regard him as a true Hollywood hunk, it is clear that Davidson is a very handsome, talented, and charming man. Perhaps we can all learn from Davidson’s many admirers, that his qualities – honesty, self-deprecation, and humor– are really what makes a man truly irresistible.