Why Pete Davidson Feels “Guilty” Amid Elsie Hewitt’s Pregnancy

Pete Davidson Feels “Guilty” After Girlfriend Elsie Hewitt Was Forced to Announce Pregnancy

For Pete Davidson, fame comes at a cost.

And this rings especially true when it comes to his relationship with girlfriend Elsie Hewitt. Because one month after she announced that they were expecting their first baby together, the Saturday Night Live alum expressed his regret that she wouldn’t get to experience a normal pregnancy.

“I feel bad for my girl because I bring a lot of s–t,” Pete said during his Aug. 13 interview on The Breakfast Club. “Anything I do or she does now is gonna be a thing.”

While the Bupkis star has previously opened up about how difficult it is to navigate relationships in the public eye, he feels especially bad that Elsie, 29, will suffer collateral damage from all the attention.

“She’s a very private person and she’s the one doing all the work,” the 31-year-old continued. “It’s supposed to be a beautiful experience.”

And although Pete can’t necessarily do anything to make the situation better, he couldn’t help but feel responsible.

“She’s never made me feel this way or said anything,” he explained, “but I feel so guilty and horrible that I could not allow her to have the ideal pregnancy that almost every woman gets to have and enjoy.”

Even so, he and Elsie share a love that transcends all the challenges that may come their way. So, after they “held off as long as we could” before the media let the cat out of the bag, the couple shared the big news on social media.  

Alongside a photos of the pair showing off her baby bump shared to Instagram July 16, Elsie wrote, “Welp now everyone knows we had sex.”

And one week later, Pete shared how he really felt about becoming a dad.

“I’m very lucky and very, very happy,” he told E! News last month, adding that he’s looking forward to “being able to take care of something and show it the childhood I didn’t have. I assume you just try to give then what you didn’t have, and what you didn’t like, not do it.”

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After all, the comedian has fellow SNL dads Adam Sandler and Colin Jost to turn to for advice.

“Everybody’s just been super excited for me, because they know it’s been my dream,” Pete shared. “They all just have been like, ‘You’re going to be great at this. It’s the best thing you’ll ever do in your life.’ Sandler gave me some great advice.”

“It’s been really nice that everyone’s super excited,” he added. “When you do something, when we do anything, you want everyone to be excited, especially having a child.”

As they prepare to welcome the newest addition to their family, keep reading to look back on some of Elsie and Pete’s sweetest moments…

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Going Instagram Official 

Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt debuted their romance on Instagram in March 2025 after the model shared a clip of them watching Rugrats. 

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The King of… Scotland

Pete and Elsie enjoyed the company of some sweet horses as they spent the day in the grassy fields of Stranraer, Scotland. The couple, who were visiting the country for Dave Navarro’s wedding in April 2025, also explored the ornate historical buildings in the area.

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A Slam Dunk Night Out

The Saturday Night Live alum cheered on the New York Knicks alongside the Industry actress at Madison Square Garden in April 2025.

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Live From New York, It’s a Baby!

Elsie shared that she and Pete are expecting a baby together, four months after debuting their romance. She teased in the July 2025 announcement, “welp now everyone knows we had sex.”

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Enjoying This Moment Together

Elsie shared a video of her and Pete watching the monitor during the model’s ultrasound appointment. 

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Snuggled Up

The couple were enjoying each other’s company as they cozied up on the stairs.

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Mom and Dad’s Self-Care Date

Pete and Elsie were sure to focus on their skincare together as they relaxed with face masks on.

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Supporting a Personal Cause

Elsie and Pete attended the 13th Annual Blossom Ball, a charity event focused on funding Endometriosis research. As a self-described “endo warrior,” Elsie shared insight into her medical procedures on social media.

 “I’m in a lot of pain and it’s getting progressively worse,” she said in a December 2024 TikTok video after a surgery. “The amount of opportunities I’ve lost out on because I can’t work when I’m feeling this way or it’s a liability to be on set if I might have to go to the emergency room. I’m trying to figure out a way around it.”

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Rocking on the Waves

The Bupkis actor couldn’t help but plant a kiss on Elsie’s cheek as they relaxed in a boat on the lake.

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Busy on Set

As Elsie got her makeup done for a Pat McGrath Labs red carpet in May, Pete proved to be her biggest fan when he came over to share a sweet kiss amid the chaos.

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A Zen Mirror Selfie

The couple was feeling the good vibes as they posed for a quick snap.

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Night on the Town

Elsie and Pete took in the sights and sounds of New York City as they took a stroll in midtown Manhattan in April 2025.

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A Crispy Taste Test

Elsie and Pete spent some time during their Memorial Day celebration trying out a few types of chips, including Pringles and Cape Cod Chips.

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Smile Test

The couple tried to give their smallest and quickest smile in a June TikTok before bursting into laughter.

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A Sweet Caress

Elsie lightly stroked Pete’s hair as they basked in the sun, with the comedian holding on to the waistband of Elsie’s sweatpants.

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Gentle Embrace

Elsie took a sweet selfie while nestled into Pete’s shoulder.  

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