Pete Davidson admits he feels “guilty and horrible” that Elsie Hewitt’s pregnancy has become public instead of private
- Aug 17, 2025
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17 August 2025
In a rare burst of vulnerability, Pete Davidson recently confessed that his fame has interfered with one of life’s most sacred experiences his girlfriend Elsie Hewitt’s pregnancy. Speaking candidly on The Breakfast Club radio show, the Saturday Night Live alum quietly laid bare the emotional cost he now recognizes in the spotlight he brings to her.
“I feel bad for my girl because I bring a lot of s--t,” he said, his words weighing heavily with remorse and love. “Anything I do or she does now is gonna be a thing.” Davidson’s guilt stems not from any wrongdoing, but from the unrelenting glare of public attention something he knows Hewitt never sought.
He acknowledged that she’s a private person, and yet she became the center of a media story instead of the gentle, intimate experience they had hoped for. “I could not allow her to have the ideal pregnancy that almost every woman gets to have and enjoy,” he admitted, voice tender with regret.
Their pregnancy was announced publicly in mid-July via Hewitt’s Instagram post featuring sonogram images and a cheeky caption: “Welp now everyone knows we had sex.” Even though the two delayed going public “as long as we could,” they eventually embraced the moment with humor and authenticity even when it wasn’t the plan to share it that way.
Yet behind the laughs and the lights, Davidson confessed a deep sense of sorrow. “She’s a very private person and she’s the one going through it. She’s the one doing all the work,” he said. His remorse was not mirrored by Hewitt, who has remained loving and unfazed. Still, he could not shake the guilt that he had diluted something intimate with public scrutiny.
Davidson's reflections offer rare clarity into how fame can fracture the boundaries of private joy. He knows the narrative that circles around his life relationships, tabloid headlines is relentless, but this time the fallout lands on someone expecting her first child. For him, the irony is painful: he always dreamed of fatherhood, and now his dream’s realization carries regret.
In moments between sorrow and pride, Davidson flashed small sparks of hope and gratitude. He shared how supportive his circle has been especially when it comes to fatherhood. “Everybody’s just been super excited for me,” he said. Fellow comedians who’ve tread this path before Adam Sandler, Colin Jost have reached out with both encouragement and advice. That support means everything to someone treading the line between spotlight and privacy.
During the Pickup movie premiere in Los Angeles, Davidson and Hewitt made a rare public appearance her baby bump gently cradled in a black dress; his arm circling hers with quiet pride. Despite the weight of attention, they held firm, presenting a united front.
In a more hopeful moment, Davidson revealed the first project he can’t wait to share with his child the animated film Dog Man, in which he voices Petey the Cat. It’s a touching reminder of how his professional work and fatherhood aspirations are weaving together meaningful narratives.
A few weeks removed from the baby news, Davidson said he’s found new clarity in life. Fatherhood has reoriented him away from industry noise and toward deeper purpose. He’s embraced calm and clarity; what he does for a living is just a job this new role feels like destiny.
Still, at the end of the day, his guilt remains, anchored in love. Pete knows he can’t undo the way public attention has shaped Hewitt’s journey, but he can cherish her, protect her where possible, and do better by the two of them as a family. In his words, it’s “the best thing you’ll ever do in your life” and love, finally, may be enough.
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