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News18
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Comedian Pete Davidson Feels ‘Relieved' After ‘Abusive' Grandfather's Death
Pete Davidson shared that he is not fond of his maternal grandfather, but he is close to his paternal grandfather. Actor and comedian Pete Davidson just shared a bit of his personal life, especially about his complicated relationship with his maternal grandfather. During his set at the North to Shore Festival in Newark, New Jersey, he took the stage and shared his usual dark jokes but also reflected on his family life. He appeared alongside Jon Stewart and John Mulaney at the Prudential Centre on June 27. 'I'm not that close with him," Pete admitted, as quoted by the Daily Mail. 'I'm close with my dad's dad. I don't like my mom's dad," he added, referring to his mother Amy Davidson's father. Following this, the 31-year-old comedian opened up about his 81-year-old grandfather's abusive behaviour towards him when he was a child. He mentioned, 'He used to beat the s–t out of me, and I don't like him very much. He's old school, he's very Irish." Furthermore, Pete shared that his maternal grandfather is suffering from a chronic lung condition called emphysema, which makes breathing extremely difficult. With his trademark bluntness, he confessed, 'I hope he f—-g rots," before acknowledging the emotional conflict he feels due to the situation. He added, 'It's a tough situation because I want to be there for my mom, but deep down, I'm so stoked about my grandfather's impending death." Despite the challenging time he had been through because of his grandfather's behaviour, Pete mentioned that he wanted to emotionally support his mother during this time. 'I don't want to be rude to my mom. I think I have the best mom in the world. I'm very, very lucky," he told the audience. Pete shared that is why he has been making efforts to remember at least one good moment with his maternal grandfather so that he 'could hold onto it." In comparison, Pete shares a strong bond with his paternal grandfather, Stephen Davidson, to the extent that the latter even made an appearance in The King of Staten Island. It was a semi-autobiographical film about Pete, released in 2020. In other news, Pete is currently dating model Elsie Hewitt. They are going strong and splitting their time between New York and Brooklyn. Besides this, the comedian also made headlines for removing all his tattoos and checking into a wellness centre for mental health treatment. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New York Post
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Pete Davidson exposes abusive family member during comedy show: ‘He used to beat me'
Pete Davidson exposed some family secrets during his recent stand-up gig. The comedian, 31, performed alongside Jon Stewart and John Mulaney at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Friday during the North to Shore Festival when he shared his childhood trauma. While on the stage, Davidson spoke about his maternal grandfather, sharing with the crowd that 'he got the lung cancer and I'm not that close with him.' Advertisement 9 Pete Davidson backstage at the comedy show. thewatchkingnyc/Instagram 'I'm close with my dad's dad,' the 'Bupkis' star explained. 'I don't like my mom's dad.' As for why there is no love lost, Davidson revealed, 'He used to beat the s–t out of me and I don't like him very much.' Advertisement 9 Pete Davidson backstage at the North to Shore Festival. thewatchkingnyc/Instagram 'He's old school, he's very Irish,' the actor said about his 81-year-old grandfather. 'You know those old Irish Jews that are so Irish, they're like pink, right?' 'His veneers are somehow brown. He's just an old school dude, and he's dying.' Davidson is close to his paternal grandfather, Stephen Davidson, who is the dad of the actor's late father, Scott Davidson. Stephen, 85, was featured in Davidson's 2020 movie 'The King of Staten Island.' Advertisement 'I want to be there for my mom,' the comic continued regarding his mother's dying father. 'She's sad about it.' 9 Pete Davidson performs onstage at The Bill Graham Stage during Colossal Clusterfest at Civic Center Plaza and The Bill Graham Civic Auditorium on June 4, 2017. FilmMagic The 'Saturday Night Live' alum said: 'I'm low key, thrilled. I'm like, die slow motherf–ker.' Davidson explained to the audience that his grandfather has emphysema, a long-term lung condition that causes shortness of breath, per the Mayo Clinic, adding he hopes his grandpa 'f–king rots.' Advertisement Davidson admitted it's a 'tough' spot for him to be in because, of course, he wants to support his mom, Amy Waters Davidson, but he is 'so stoked.' 9 Pete Davidson on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.' Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images 'I don't want to be rude to my mom,' he shared. 'I think I have the best mom in the world. I'm very, very lucky. So I've been trying to remember a good time that me and my grandpa had so I could hold onto it.' Davidson did recount a 'few positive experiences' with his grandpa, including an inside joke about an internet personality 'cake fart girl.' The 'Riff Raff' star has been candid about his rocky upbringing in the past, telling People in April: 'I had a really sh–ty childhood and like the worst thing that ever could have happened to me, happened to me when I was seven.' 9 Pete Davidson and his sister. davesirus/Instagram At age seven, Davidson's dad, a New York City firefighter, died while responding to the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001. Throughout his life, the star has continued to talk about their bond and honor his late father. Davidson explained to the outlet how the loss has altered his mindset over the years. Advertisement He noted, 'I've kind of just been like, 'F–k it. Like who the f–k cares?' You know? And like, 'F–k everyone.'' Davidson — who has had very public relationships over the years, including with Ariana Grande and Kim Kardashian — has 'obviously fallen into traps' in the past. 9 Pete Davidson in NYC. Felipe Ramales / 'Trying to be of service to others and not take care of myself,' the star, who is now dating model Elsie Hewitt, confessed, 'and like just try people please.' Advertisement Despite his fractured relationship with his mom's dad, Davidson is also close to his only sibling, sister Casey Davidson, 28. 'At the end of the day, it's like your family matters and your two or three friends that you have matter. Everybody else can go f–k themselves,' he stated. 'And you don't have to put all this pressure on yourself.' 9 Pete Davidson out in NYC. Felipe Ramales / 'This is sort of newer for me,' Davidson said of his mindset. 'But I think it kind of shows if you see me now… it's a little different because I went through something pretty tough.' Advertisement 'I just think who cares what people you don't even know think?' he expressed. 'Like who the f–k cares You don't know them.' In 2023, Davidson shared how he discovered his dad had died. 9 Pete Davidson. Raymond Alston / Alston Media Group 'My dad told me he was going to pick me up from school on 9/11. I got picked up by my mom. She didn't tell me what was going on for like three days,' he said on the 'Real Ones' podcast at the time. 'She kept telling me, 'Dad's at work,' 'He's coming home,' whatever. I had no idea.' Advertisement 'Then one night, I turned on the TV and I just saw my dad on the TV,' he recalled. 'I was like, 'Oh, OK.' And they were like, these are all the firemen that are, like, dead.' 'It was weird because we didn't know he was dead for, like, three weeks,' Davidson added. 'They were finding people, you know? They were pulling people out of s–t, and there was just some sort of hope. Like, it was just up and down and nobody knew how to deal with it.' 9 Elsie Hewitt and Pete Davidson. Getty Images The tragic death caused abandonment issues for the 'Bodies Bodies Bodies' vet. 'You know, Dad says he's coming to pick you up and he doesn't. For life, I'm like, I don't believe anyone, and I'm trying to learn how to believe people — and Hollywood isn't exactly the greatest place to learn that skill,' he continued. Looking back, Davidson said he appreciated how much his mom stepped up during that tragic time. 'My mom was f–king, like, 30 … I'm about to be – I wouldn't know what the f–k to do,' he detailed. 'And that's why as I get older I'm like, 'Man, my mom was awesome. F–k, she really loves me.''
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Keke Palmer Ambushes Eddie Murphy & Pete Davidson in The Pickup Trailer
Amazon MGM Studios has shared trailer for its upcoming action comedy led by Oscar nominee Eddie Murphy (Beverly Hills Cop) and Pete Davidson (The King of Staten Island). The R-rated movie is scheduled to make its debut on August 6, exclusively on Prime Video. 'In the film, a routine cash pickup takes a wild turn when two mismatched armored truck drivers, Russell (Murphy) and Travis (Davidson), are ambushed by ruthless criminals led by a savvy mastermind, Zoe, with plans that go way beyond the cash cargo. As chaos unfolds around them, the unlikely duo must navigate high-risk danger, clashing personalities, and one very bad day that keeps getting worse,' reads the official synopsis. Check out The Pickup trailer below (watch more trailers): The video shows Murphy and Davidson, whose characters get caught up in the middle of a heist led by Keke Palmer's Zoe. It highlights some of the movie's action-packed and hilarious sequences, as they go up against dangerous criminals who are trying to steal their cash-filled truck. The ensemble cast also includes Eva Longoria, Jack Kesy, Marshawn Lynch, Roman Reigns, Andrew Dice Clay, Jef Holbrook, and Ismael Cruz Córdova. The Pickup is directed by Tim Story (Fantastic Four) from a screenplay written by Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider. The movie is produced by Story, Murphy, John Davis, John Fox, and Charisse Hewitt-Webster, with Burrows, Mider, Ross Fanger, Jeremy Stein, and Vicky Mara Story serving as executive producers. The creative team also includes cinematographer Larry Blanford, editor Craig Alpert, and composer Christopher Lennertz. The post Keke Palmer Ambushes Eddie Murphy & Pete Davidson in The Pickup Trailer appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This Viral Video Of Pete Davidson's "New" Body Shows What He Really Looks Like In The Middle Of Removing Nearly 200 Tattoos
For the past few weeks, Pete Davidson's tattoo removal process has been garnering headlines left and right. While appearing on The Tonight Show last month, he opened up about "burning" off nearly 200 of his tattoos, saying most have been removed. "They gotta burn off a layer of your skin, and then it has to heal for six to eight weeks and you can't get in the sunlight. And then you gotta do it, like, 12 more times. So really think about that Game of Thrones tattoo," he said. A few days later, Pete also chatted with Seth Meyers on Late Night about the process, saying he didn't know how long it would take. "Like, when I'm 40, it'll all be gone, like the chest and the back,' he said. Then Pete all but broke the internet ahead of Valentine's Day when he stripped down to his underwear for a campaign with lifestyle brand Reformation. In the campaign photos, Pete showed off his upper body without the many tattoos that he's become well-known for having. For reference, here's Pete with all his tattoos in 2019 on the set of his film The King of Staten Island. Well, it seems Pete is still in the process of removing many of the tattoos and hasn't actually gotten rid of most across his chest. Pete revived his Saturday Night Live character Chad for a digital short as part of the long-running series' 50th anniversary celebration on Sunday. In a video short alongside original cast member Laraine Newman, Pete is seen shirtless, which reveals he's still got a good bulk of his tattoos. As you can see, most of his tattoos on his arms have been removed, but many still remain on his chest. So there you have it. According to People, Pete has spent $200,000 on removing the ink. Here's hoping he's budgeting well to remove the rest, too. You can watch his SNL short with Laraine, which already has over 700,000 views, below:
Buzz Feed
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
This Viral Video Of Pete Davidson's "New" Body Shows What He Really Looks Like In The Middle Of Removing Nearly 200 Tattoos
For the past few weeks, Pete Davidson's tattoo removal process has been garnering headlines left and right. While appearing on The Tonight Show last month, he opened up about "burning" off nearly 200 of his tattoos, saying most have been removed. "They gotta burn off a layer of your skin, and then it has to heal for six to eight weeks and you can't get in the sunlight. And then you gotta do it, like, 12 more times. So really think about that Game of Thrones tattoo," he said. A few days later, Pete also chatted with Seth Meyers on Late Night about the process, saying he didn't know how long it would take. "Like, when I'm 40, it'll all be gone, like the chest and the back,' he said. Then Pete all but broke the internet ahead of Valentine's Day when he stripped down to his underwear for a campaign with lifestyle brand Reformation. In the campaign photos, Pete showed off his upper body without the many tattoos that he's become well-known for having. For reference, here's Pete with all his tattoos in 2019 on the set of his film The King of Staten Island. Well, it seems Pete is still in the process of removing many of the tattoos and hasn't actually gotten rid of most across his chest. Pete revived his Saturday Night Live character Chad for a digital short as part of the long-running series' 50th anniversary celebration on Sunday. In a video short alongside original cast member Laraine Newman, Pete is seen shirtless, which reveals he's still got a good bulk of his tattoos. As you can see, most of his tattoos on his arms have been removed, but many still remain on his chest.
