Full Breakdown
Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt End Relationship After Birth of Daughter
5/24/2026, 12:07:10 PM
Core Event
Comedian Pete Davidson (32) and model-actress Elsie Hewitt (30) split in May 2026, about five months after their daughter Scottie Rose was born on December 12, 2025.
Background & Figures
Davidson, a “Saturday Night Live” alumnus, lost his firefighter father in the September 11 attacks; his daughter’s name honors him. He has spoken about PTSD and depression and has undergone treatment; his past relationships, including an engagement to Ariana Grande, often ended alongside mental-health crises. Hewitt, a Playboy Playmate and Guess model, settled a 2015 assault lawsuit with Ryan Philippe. The pair met through mutual friends and described an “instant chemistry.”
Timeline
Early 2025: Davidson and Hewitt met via friends; March sighting in Palm Beach. July 2025: Hewitt announced pregnancy on Instagram, four months after going public. December 12 2025: Daughter Scottie Rose was born, named for Davidson’s late father. May 15 2026: Hewitt posted an Instagram story seeking a nanny. Mid-May 2026: Sources confirmed the split.
Why It Matters
The breakup highlights pressures of high-profile co-parenting, especially for Davidson, who has a documented mental-health history and a stated commitment to fatherhood. Financial support for Hewitt and Scottie, combined with Davidson’s recent Netflix visibility, may affect his career and public discussion of celebrity parenting.
Official Statements & Responses
An insider said Davidson’s “main priority is making sure Elsie and Scottie are looked after.” Another source noted he is “fully supportive… financially, including rent, living expenses and health insurance.” Hewitt’s May 15 Instagram story asked for a “mother’s helper,” and a TikTok said she is “doing it on my own, which is hard.” Davidson added a brief caption after the birth.
Criticism, Opposition, & Conflicting Reports
Friends said the pair “clashed too much” and that “having a baby is difficult — no one can prepare you for what happens after you have a baby.” Insiders noted compatibility issues existed before the child’s arrival, suggesting relational mismatches. Sources disagree on the breakup’s cause: one claims the issues “were not related to the baby,” while another emphasizes post-birth difficulties. Neither Davidson nor Hewitt has issued a direct public statement.
Verbatim Quotes
1. “I was happy for them,” one insider told Page Six. “They seemed pretty strong.”
2. “The two of them maybe clashed too much. Having a baby is difficult — no one can prepare you for what happens after you have a baby.” — Friend of Pete Davidson
3. “He’s a good guy,” an insider told Page Six of Davidson. “He’s very much about not disrespecting women.”
4. “Our perfect angel girl arrived 12/12/2025,” — Elsie Hewitt, Instagram post
What’s Next
Davidson says he will continue co-parenting, keep his city schedule flexible, and maintain financial support. No further public updates on custody or future plans have been announced.
