Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt’s whirlwind romance has officially come to an end, but according to sources close to the comedian, he’s struggling to understand why the breakup has suddenly become so public. The couple, who announced they were expecting a baby just months into dating, split only five months after welcoming their daughter Scottie Rose Davidson in December 2025. While fans were shocked by how quickly things moved between them, insiders now say the breakup itself is not entirely surprising.
According to Page Six, people close to Davidson say the comedian genuinely wanted the relationship to work and is still fully committed to supporting both Hewitt and their daughter despite the split.
The situation became messy after Hewitt posted emotional social media updates implying she was handling motherhood on her own. In one TikTok, she admitted she was “doing it on my own,” while also posting online that she was searching for a nanny and assistant to help her manage work and parenting responsibilities.
But sources close to Davidson insist those comments left him confused because, according to them, he has continued covering rent, living expenses, health insurance, and arranging his schedule around spending time with Scottie.
One insider said Davidson’s “main priority” right now is making sure Elsie and the baby are okay, adding that everyone around him was surprised to see the situation being framed publicly as if he was absent.
Friends of the comedian say fatherhood has always been one of Davidson’s biggest dreams, especially after losing his own father, firefighter Scott Davidson, during 9/11. Their daughter’s name, Scottie, was chosen in honor of him.
What makes this breakup different from many of Davidson’s past relationships is that insiders claim he’s in a much healthier place mentally. Over the years, Davidson’s breakups with high-profile partners like Ariana Grande, Kaia Gerber, Kim Kardashian, Chase Sui Wonders, and Madelyn Cline often overlapped with difficult periods involving rehab, mental health struggles, or public concern about his wellbeing.
This time, sources say Davidson has been stable, focused, and surrounded by strong support systems. One friend described him as “committed to being a good dad” and said he is prioritizing staying healthy and present for his daughter.
The relationship between Davidson and Hewitt reportedly started intensely from the beginning. The pair first went public in March 2025 after being spotted kissing during a Palm Beach vacation. Within months, Hewitt announced her pregnancy, and many around them hoped the baby would help strengthen their relationship long term.
However, insiders now say the couple simply clashed too much behind the scenes and that compatibility issues existed even before Scottie was born.
Despite the breakup, sources say Davidson still wants peace between them and continues rooting for Hewitt’s success while focusing on co-parenting their daughter respectfully.
At the moment, it seems unlikely the two will reconcile romantically, but according to people close to the situation, Davidson is determined to stay involved as a father and avoid turning the breakup into public drama.
