Pete Davidson Breaks the Internet: SNL Star’s Surprise New Project Revealed

Comedian and actor Pete Davidson is back in the headlines after an appearance at NBC’s star-studded “SNL50” reunion special—where he bluntly called the celebrity-packed audience “terrible” because, as he joked, “famous people only like themselves.” The 31-year-old “Saturday Night Live” alum shared the candid critique during a backstage interview that quickly went viral, instantly reminding fans of the unfiltered humor that made him a breakout star on the long-running sketch show. Despite the awkward audience energy, Davidson’s return to Studio 8H was a milestone. He revived his beloved “Chad” character and teased new material from his upcoming stand-up tour, set to launch this fall in North America. According to insiders, tickets for the first leg in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles are already trending toward sell-outs, signaling that Davidson’s comedy brand remains box-office gold. Offstage, Davidson’s personal life is equally buzzy. He and model-actress Elsie Hewitt are expecting their first child, a development the comic calls “the best plot twist of my life.” On “Late Night With Seth Meyers,” Davidson admitted he’s “terrified and excited” about fatherhood, but revealed that fellow “SNL” dads Adam Sandler and Eddie Murphy have offered crucial advice: “Stay clean and keep it fun.” The guidance landed just as Davidson marks two years of sobriety, a milestone he’s credited with reshaping his career trajectory. In an exclusive with People, Davidson disclosed the first project he plans to share with his child: his 2024 autobiographical film “Bupkis,” which he co-wrote and starred in. “It’s raw, but it shows you can laugh your way through anything,” he said, adding that he hopes the film will help his future son or daughter understand their dad’s journey from Staten Island kid to national punchline to headlining comedian. As buzz builds around both his tour and impending fatherhood, Davidson is leveraging the spotlight for a cause close to him: mental-health awareness. He announced that one dollar from every ticket sold on the tour will be donated to the nonprofit Project Healthy Minds. “If you’ve laughed at my pain, help me turn it into progress,” he told fans. With a new family chapter, fresh stand-up dates, and viral “SNL50” sound bites dominating social feeds, Pete Davidson has again proven that controversy, comedy, and candor are the perfect mix for keeping audiences—and search engines—hooked.