Pete Davidson welcomes first baby with model girlfriend Elsie Hewitt, the couple confirmed in a joint Instagram announcement Thursday, Dec. 18.
The actor comedian and the British born model shared news of their daughter’s arrival with affectionate messages, introducing the child as their “perfect angel girl.”
The birth marks Davidson’s first experience as a parent and a significant personal chapter for a public figure whose life has often played out under intense media attention.
Hewitt, twenty nine, wrote that she was “overflowing with love and gratitude and disbelief,” while Davidson, thirty two, added a brief message referencing “wu tang forever.” The couple later confirmed the baby’s name as Scottie Rose Hewitt Davidson.
The announcement follows months of public interest in the couple’s relationship. Hewitt confirmed her pregnancy in July with a series of Instagram photos that included an ultrasound image and candid moments with Davidson.
She later shared images from a baby shower held in late November. The pair first sparked dating speculation earlier this year after Hewitt posted a short video of Davidson on her Instagram story in March.
While neither publicly commented at the time, they gradually appeared together at private events and on social media.
Davidson recently told USA TODAY that choosing a name had been a fluid process. The couple decided to wait until meeting their child before settling on a final choice. “We just wanna meet it, and then we’re like, you know, this is a blank,” he said.
The name Scottie is widely viewed as a tribute to Davidson’s father, Scott Davidson, a New York City firefighter who was killed in the Sept. eleven, two thousand one attacks. Pete Davidson was seven years old at the time.
Celebrity culture experts note that Davidson’s announcement reflects a shift in how high profile figures share personal milestones.
“There is a growing tendency for celebrities to balance openness with restraint,” said Dr. Laura Mendel, a media studies professor at Columbia University.
“Davidson has been candid about his struggles, so this moment carries added emotional weight for audiences.” Psychologists also point to the significance of naming traditions.
“Honoring a deceased parent through a child’s name is a common and meaningful practice,” said Dr. Samuel Ortiz, a family psychologist based in New York. “It can represent continuity, healing and a sense of legacy.”
Davidson has spoken openly in the past about the impact of losing his father and how it shaped his mental health and career. In interviews, he has described becoming a parent as both exciting and surreal.
Public interest in celebrity births remains high, though recent trends show a shift toward less performative announcements.
According to a two thousand twenty four Pew Research Center survey, nearly sixty percent of Americans follow celebrity news occasionally, but only twenty two percent say they want extensive coverage of family related milestones.
Compared with highly produced birth announcements common a decade ago, Davidson and Hewitt’s posts were relatively understated.
Media analysts say this approach aligns with a broader movement among public figures to control narrative exposure while still acknowledging public curiosity.
Fans and observers responded with a mix of congratulations and reflection. “It feels different seeing Pete Davidson become a dad,” said Marcus Allen, a longtime fan from Staten Island. “You’ve watched him grow up in public. This feels like a full circle moment.”
A former New York City firefighter who asked not to be named said the name choice resonated within the department. “Scott Davidson is remembered here,” he said. “Seeing his name carried forward means something, even to people who never met him.”
While neither Davidson nor Hewitt has shared details about their plans moving forward, Davidson has previously indicated he intends to be selective with future projects.
Industry observers expect his acting and stand up schedule to evolve as he navigates fatherhood.
Hewitt, who has modeled for major fashion brands and maintains a strong social media presence, has not commented on how motherhood may affect her career.
Representatives for both declined to provide additional details. Pete Davidson welcomes first baby at a moment that blends personal history with a new beginning.
The birth of Scottie Rose Hewitt Davidson connects the actor’s past, marked by loss, with a future shaped by parenthood.
As the couple begins this next chapter, the announcement stands as a quietly significant event rather than a spectacle, reflecting a broader shift in how public figures share their most private milestones.
