History of Pete Davidson in Timeline
Pete Davidson is an American comedian, actor, and writer. He gained prominence as a cast member on NBC's Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 2014 to 2022, where he was known for his sketch comedy. Prior to SNL, he had minor roles in shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Wild 'n Out. Since leaving SNL, Davidson has continued his acting and comedy career, appearing in various films and television projects.
November 16, 1993: Peter Michael Davidson Born
On November 16, 1993, Peter Michael Davidson was born. He would later become known as an American comedian, actor, and writer.
2004: Joke about Soul Plane
In 2004, the film Soul Plane was released. Pete Davidson, whose firefighter father died responding to the September 11 attacks, called the film 'the worst experience of [his] life involving a plane' during the Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber in 2015.
2011: Graduated from Xaverian High School
In 2011, Pete Davidson graduated from Xaverian High School in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
February 28, 2013: First Onscreen Appearance in Failosophy
On February 28, 2013, Pete Davidson made his earliest onscreen appearance in the third episode of the MTV comedy series Failosophy.
September 27, 2014: Joined Saturday Night Live Cast
On September 27, 2014, Pete Davidson joined the cast of Saturday Night Live (SNL) with the show's 40th-season premiere, becoming one of the youngest cast members ever at age 20.
2014: Acquired a Role in Sober Companion
In 2014, Pete Davidson acquired a role in a Fox comedy pilot, Sober Companion, but it ultimately did not make it to series.
2014: Dated Carly Aquilino
In 2014, Pete Davidson began dating comedian Carly Aquilino.
2014: Joined Saturday Night Live
In 2014, Pete Davidson joined the cast of Saturday Night Live (SNL) where he starred for eight seasons.
March 2015: Roaster on the Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber
In March 2015, Pete Davidson was a roaster on the Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber, and his set was praised as one of the best of the show.
October 2015: Lived in Brooklyn Heights, New York
In October 2015, Pete Davidson lived in Brooklyn Heights, New York.
2015: Filmed Trainwreck
In 2015, Pete Davidson filmed a small part in the Judd Apatow feature film comedy Trainwreck.
2015: Ended relationship with Carly Aquilino
In 2015, Pete Davidson's relationship with Carly Aquilino ended.
October 2016: Revealed struggles with suicidal thoughts
In October 2016, Pete Davidson revealed on The Breakfast Club morning radio show that he struggled with suicidal thoughts when he was younger and that the music of Kid Cudi saved his life.
2016: Began dating Cazzie David
In 2016, Pete Davidson began dating actress Cazzie David.
2016: Released Pete Davidson: SMD
In 2016, Pete Davidson released his comedy special Pete Davidson: SMD.
2016: Supported Hillary Clinton
In 2016, Pete Davidson supported Hillary Clinton in the U.S. presidential election.
2016: Placed on Forbes 30 under 30 list
In 2016, Pete Davidson was placed on the Forbes 30 under 30 list. In April of that year, Comedy Central filmed his first stand-up special, Pete Davidson: SMD, in New York City.
March 6, 2017: Announced sobriety
On March 6, 2017, Pete Davidson announced on his Instagram account that he had quit drugs and was sober for the first time in eight years.
December 5, 2017: Got a Hillary Clinton Tattoo
On December 5, 2017, Pete Davidson stated on his Instagram account that he got a tattoo on his leg of Hillary Clinton, whom he called his 'hero'.
May 2018: Started Dating Ariana Grande
In May 2018, Pete Davidson began dating singer Ariana Grande after her breakup with Mac Miller.
June 2018: Confirmed Engagement to Ariana Grande
In June 2018, Pete Davidson confirmed his engagement to Ariana Grande.
September 2018: Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens Agreed to Settlement
In September 2018, The Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens agreed to a record $27.5 million settlement for sex abuse allegations.
October 2018: Engagement called off with Ariana Grande
In October 2018, Pete Davidson's engagement to Ariana Grande was called off after Mac Miller's death. Grande's song about Davidson, titled "Pete Davidson", appears on her 2018 album Sweetener.
December 3, 2018: Shared suicidal thoughts on Instagram
On December 3, 2018, Pete Davidson shared a candid Instagram post expressing thoughts of suicide, before deleting his account. A wellness check was conducted by the NYPD.
2018: Ended relationship with Cazzie David
In 2018, Pete Davidson's relationship with Cazzie David ended.
January 2019: Touring with John Mulaney
In January 2019, Pete Davidson began touring with John Mulaney for a limited series of comedy shows titled "Sundays with Pete & John".
January 2019: Reported Relationship with Kate Beckinsale
In January 2019, Pete Davidson was reported to be in a relationship with actress Kate Beckinsale, twenty years his senior. He responded to media comments about the age difference.
January 19, 2019: Humorous References to Instagram Post
On January 19, 2019, Pete Davidson and John Mulaney made humorous references to Pete's Instagram post during the Weekend Update segment of Saturday Night Live.
March 2019: Controversy over SNL Sketch Comparing Catholic Church to R. Kelly
In March 2019, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn demanded an apology from Pete Davidson after an SNL sketch where he compared the Catholic Church to R. Kelly. Davidson's comments came after a large settlement for sex abuse allegations had been reached.
October 2019: Relationship with Margaret Qualley Ends; Involvement with Kaia Gerber Begins
In October 2019, Pete Davidson's relationship with actress Margaret Qualley ended. In the same month, he became involved with model Kaia Gerber.
2019: Starred in Big Time Adolescence and other roles
In 2019 Pete Davidson starred in Big Time Adolescence, and had supporting roles in What Men Want, The Dirt, The Angry Birds Movie 2, and The Jesus Rolls.
2019: Lived in Staten Island with his mother
In 2019, Pete Davidson lived in Staten Island with his mother in a home they purchased together.
2019: Starred in Big Time Adolescence
In 2019, Pete Davidson starred in and executive produced the comedy film Big Time Adolescence.
January 2020: Relationship with Kaia Gerber Ends
In January 2020, Pete Davidson's relationship with model Kaia Gerber came to an end.
February 2020: Released Alive from New York on Netflix
In February 2020, Pete Davidson released his stand up special Alive from New York on Netflix.
May 2020: The King of Staten Island was released
In May 2020, The King of Staten Island was released, which Pete Davidson both starred in and co-wrote.
2020: Co-wrote and starred in The King of Staten Island and Released Alive from New York
In 2020, Pete Davidson co-wrote and starred in the semi-autobiographical comedy-drama film, The King of Staten Island, and he released his stand up special Alive from New York on Netflix.
2020: Supported Joe Biden
In 2020, Pete Davidson supported Joe Biden in the U.S. presidential election.
February 2021: Kim Kardashian Filed for Divorce from Kanye West
In February 2021, prior to her relationship with Pete Davidson, Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from her husband, Kanye West.
April 2021: Moved into his own residence
In April 2021, Pete Davidson moved into his own residence in Staten Island.
April 2021: Cast as Joey Ramone in Netflix Biopic
In April 2021, Pete Davidson was cast as Joey Ramone in a Netflix biopic I Slept With Joey Ramone.
August 2021: Appeared as Blackguard in The Suicide Squad
In August 2021, Pete Davidson appeared as Blackguard in The Suicide Squad.
August 2021: Split from Phoebe Dynevor
In August 2021, Pete Davidson split from Bridgerton actress Phoebe Dynevor after dating for five months.
October 2021: First Spotted with Kim Kardashian
In October 2021, Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian were first spotted together after her appearance on Saturday Night Live (SNL).
November 2021: Began Dating Kim Kardashian
In November 2021, Pete Davidson officially began dating Kim Kardashian.
2021: Acted in The Suicide Squad
In 2021, Pete Davidson acted in the film The Suicide Squad.
February 2022: Announced plans to move to Brooklyn
In February 2022, Pete Davidson announced plans to move from Staten Island to Brooklyn to be closer to work.
March 2022: Announced as Honorary Guest on Blue Origin Flight; Later Withdraws
In March 2022, Blue Origin announced that Pete Davidson would be an "honorary guest" on the NS-20 suborbital flight. However, after the flight was rescheduled, Davidson was no longer able to join the crew.
March 2022: Kim Kardashian Declared Legally Single; Kanye West's Diss Track
In March 2022, Kim Kardashian was legally declared single by a judge. Kanye West referenced her relationship with Pete Davidson in his song "Eazy", threatening violence against Davidson.
May 6, 2022: Voiced Marmaduke in animated film released on Netflix
On May 6, 2022, Pete Davidson voiced Marmaduke in an animated film released on Netflix.
August 2022: Split from Kim Kardashian
In August 2022, Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian ended their relationship after nine months of dating.
December 2022: Began Dating Chase Sui Wonders
In December 2022, Pete Davidson began dating actress Chase Sui Wonders, whom he met on the set of "Bodies Bodies Bodies."
2022: Acted in Bodies Bodies Bodies and Meet Cute
In 2022, Pete Davidson acted in the films Bodies Bodies Bodies and Meet Cute.
March 4, 2023: Car Crash and Reckless Driving Charge
On March 4, 2023, Pete Davidson crashed his car into a house while driving late at night. He was later charged with a misdemeanor for reckless driving.
August 2023: Relationship with Chase Sui Wonders ends
In August 2023, Pete Davidson's relationship with Chase Sui Wonders ended.
September 2023: Began Dating Madelyn Cline
In September 2023, Pete Davidson began dating actress Madelyn Cline.
2023: Acted in Franchise Films
In 2023, Pete Davidson appeared as Phlektik in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Bowie in Fast X, and voiced Mirage in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.
2023: Starred in and co-wrote Bupkis
In 2023, Pete Davidson starred in and co-wrote the Peacock original series Bupkis. Despite renewal for a second season, Davidson chose not to move forward with it.
2023: Starred in Bupkis
In 2023, Pete Davidson starred in the Peacock original series Bupkis, which he also co-wrote.
2023: Purchased Staten Island Ferry boat
In 2023, Pete Davidson, along with fellow SNL comedian Colin Jost, purchased a decommissioned Staten Island Ferry boat that was used in the film Screamboat.
July 2024: Relationship with Madelyn Cline Ends
In July 2024, Pete Davidson's relationship with Madelyn Cline came to an end.
2024: Released Turbo Fonzarelli
In 2024, Pete Davidson released his comedy special Turbo Fonzarelli.
March 2025: Began Relationship with Elsie Hewitt
In March 2025, Pete Davidson began a relationship with model and actress Elsie Hewitt.
July 16, 2025: Hewitt Announced Pregnancy
On July 16, 2025, Elsie Hewitt announced via Instagram that she and Pete Davidson were expecting their first child.
2025: Tattoo Removal
By 2025, Pete Davidson had about 200 tattoos removed.
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