Full Breakdown
Elsie Hewitt Seeks Nanny After Split from Pete Davidson
5/18/2026, 9:04:13 PM
Core Event: Search for Childcare Amid Breakup
On May 16, 2026, model-actress Elsie Hewitt posted an Instagram Story stating she was looking for “an assistant / mother’s helper / nanny type / basically a right-hand person” to care for her five-month-old daughter, Scottie Rose. The post requested qualified applicants to submit resumes and noted the position would be paid. The announcement followed public reports that Hewitt and comedian Pete Davidson had ended their romantic relationship.
Background & Context: Relationship Timeline and Parenthood
Hewitt and Davidson were first linked in March 2025. Their pregnancy was announced in July 2025, and their daughter, Scottie Rose, was born on December 12, 2025. Sources indicate the couple experienced relational strain during Hewitt’s pregnancy and that the split was confirmed in early May 2026. Both parties have since been described as “trying to work through” co-parenting responsibilities.
Key Figures
- Elsie Hewitt – 30-year-old model and actress, mother of Scottie Rose.
- Pete Davidson – 32-year-old “Saturday Night Live” alumnus, father of Scottie Rose.
- Unnamed sources – Individuals close to each party who have provided statements to PEOPLE.
Timeline of Recent Developments
- March 2025 – Hewitt and Davidson’s relationship becomes public.
- July 2025 – Pregnancy announcement.
- December 12 2025 – Birth of daughter Scottie Rose.
- Early May 2026 – Reports of the couple’s split emerge.
- May 16 2026 – Hewitt posts Instagram Story seeking nanny; also shares TikTok video discussing solo parenting.
Official Statements & Responses
Sources close to Hewitt say she is “prioritizing finding proper child care” and is conducting a professional vetting process for a nanny. A source close to Davidson asserts that he “has made himself extremely available and has provided full financial support,” covering “all Scottie costs and more.” Both parties are described as “trying to figure things out together” while navigating co-parenting.
Criticism & Opposition
Social-media commentary criticized Hewitt’s casual appearance in paparazzi photos, prompting her TikTok response that she is focused on caring for her baby and earning income. A commenter labeled post-partum separation as “insanely loser behavior,” a reaction Hewitt later appeared to delete. Additional remarks questioned whether Hewitt was handling the financial responsibilities alone.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Hewitt’s TikTok reply “I am :)” suggested she was managing finances solo, whereas sources close to Davidson claim he is covering all expenses. No independent verification of the financial arrangement has been provided. Details about any formal custody or support agreements remain undisclosed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I'm currently trying to find an assistant / mother's helper / nanny type / basically [a] right hand person,” — Elsie Hewitt (Instagram Story)
- “That's not what I'm thinking about right now, because I have a baby to take care of, and I also have to work and make money, and I'm doing it on my own, which is hard,” — Elsie Hewitt (TikTok)
- “Pete has made himself extremely available and has provided full financial support. Pete is actually covering all Scottie costs and more.” — source close to Pete Davidson (PEOPLE)
- “They're not getting along right now,” — inside source (PEOPLE)
- “They were already struggling a bit while Elsie was pregnant. Things just happened so quickly between them, and they didn't know each other very well.” — inside source (PEOPLE)
What’s Next
Hewitt’s search for a qualified nanny continues, with the vetting process described as professional. Both parents have indicated an intention to co-parent and resolve logistical matters, though the specifics of financial support and custody arrangements have not been publicly detailed. Future updates are expected as the couple finalizes childcare and co-parenting plans.
