History of Pete Davidson in Timeline
Pete Davidson is a well-known American comedian, actor, and writer. He started his career with small roles on television shows such as Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Friends of the People, Guy Code, and Wild 'n Out. His major break came when he joined the cast of Saturday Night Live (SNL), a late-night sketch comedy show. He was a regular cast member from 2014 to 2022.
November 16, 1993: Birth of Pete Davidson
Pete Davidson was born on November 16, 1993, in Staten Island, New York City.
September 11, 2001: Loss of Father
On September 11, 2001, Pete Davidson's father, a New York City firefighter, died in service during the attacks on the World Trade Center.
2004: N/A
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2011: High School Graduation and College
Pete Davidson graduated from Xaverian High School in 2011 and briefly attended St. Francis College before pursuing a career in comedy.
February 28, 2013: Failosophy Premiere
Pete Davidson's earliest on-screen appearance was in the third episode of the MTV comedy series "Failosophy," which premiered on February 28, 2013.
September 27, 2014: Saturday Night Live Debut
Pete Davidson made his debut on Saturday Night Live on September 27, 2014, as the first cast member born in the 1990s.
2014: Sober Companion Pilot
In 2014, Pete Davidson had a role in the Fox comedy pilot "Sober Companion," but it did not get picked up for a full series.
2014: Joins Saturday Night Live
In 2014, Pete Davidson joined the cast of Saturday Night Live, marking the beginning of his eight-season run on the show.
March 2015: Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber
Pete Davidson participated in the Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber in March 2015, receiving praise for his performance.
2015: Trainwreck Cameo
In 2015, Pete Davidson had a small part in the Judd Apatow film "Trainwreck."
October 2016: Publicly Discusses Mental Health
In October 2016, Pete Davidson revealed his struggles with suicidal thoughts and credited Kid Cudi's music with saving his life.
2016: Forbes 30 Under 30 and SMD Special
In 2016, Pete Davidson was included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and filmed his first stand-up special, "Pete Davidson: SMD."
2016: Pete Davidson: SMD
In 2016, Pete Davidson released his first comedy special, "Pete Davidson: SMD."
March 6, 2017: Announcing Sobriety
On March 6, 2017, Pete Davidson announced on Instagram that he had quit drugs and was sober for the first time in eight years. He later clarified that he had primarily used marijuana and was dealing with borderline personality disorder.
December 5, 2017: Hillary Clinton Tattoo
On December 5, 2017, Pete Davidson revealed a tattoo of Hillary Clinton on his leg, expressing admiration for her and calling her a hero. Clinton responded humorously, thanking Davidson for the gesture.
May 2018: Dating Ariana Grande
In May 2018, Pete Davidson began dating singer Ariana Grande shortly after her breakup with Mac Miller. Their relationship quickly garnered significant media attention.
June 2018: Engagement to Ariana Grande
In June 2018, Pete Davidson confirmed his engagement to singer Ariana Grande. The engagement was short-lived, ending in October 2018 following Mac Miller's death.
September 2018: Record Settlement for Sex Abuse Allegations
In September 2018, the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens reached a $27.5 million settlement for sex abuse allegations, a context relevant to Davidson's later SNL sketch.
October 2018: End of Engagement with Grande
In October 2018, Pete Davidson's engagement to Ariana Grande ended. Grande released songs referencing Davidson, highlighting their brief and public relationship.
December 3, 2018: Instagram Post and Wellness Check
On December 3, 2018, Pete Davidson posted on Instagram expressing thoughts of suicide, leading to a wellness check by the NYPD. He was preparing for SNL's last episode of the year at that time.
January 2019: Sundays with Pete & John Tour
In January 2019, Pete Davidson and John Mulaney announced a limited comedy tour titled "Sundays with Pete & John."
January 19, 2019: SNL Weekend Update Mention
On January 19, 2019, Pete Davidson and John Mulaney humorously referenced Davidson's December Instagram post during the SNL Weekend Update segment following the holiday hiatus.
March 2019: Pete Davidson's SNL Sketch Controversy
In March 2019, Pete Davidson sparked controversy with an SNL sketch comparing the Catholic Church to R. Kelly, drawing criticism from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn.
2019: Collaboration with Machine Gun Kelly and Film Roles
In 2019, Pete Davidson collaborated with Machine Gun Kelly and appeared in various films, including "Big Time Adolescence."
2019: Big Time Adolescence and Other Roles
In 2019, Pete Davidson starred in and executive produced the comedy film "Big Time Adolescence." He also had supporting roles in several other films that year, including "What Men Want," "The Dirt," "The Angry Birds Movie 2," and "The Jesus Rolls."
February 2020: Alive from New York Release
Pete Davidson's stand-up special, "Alive from New York," was released on Netflix in February 2020.
May 2020: The King of Staten Island Release
"The King of Staten Island," co-written by and starring Pete Davidson, was released in May 2020.
2020: Pete Davidson's Apology and Reflection on Dan Crenshaw Joke
In 2020, Pete Davidson revisited his controversial joke about Dan Crenshaw, implying in his Netflix special "Alive from New York" that his apology had been forced.
2020: The King of Staten Island and Alive from New York
2020 saw the release of "The King of Staten Island," which Davidson co-wrote and starred in. He also released his stand-up special, "Alive from New York," on Netflix.
April 2021: Move to New Residence
In April 2021, Pete Davidson moved into his own residence in Staten Island, marking a significant change in his living arrangements after previously living with his mother.
April 2021: Cast as Joey Ramone
In April 2021, Pete Davidson was cast as Joey Ramone in a Netflix biopic.
August 2021: The Suicide Squad Release
Pete Davidson appeared as Blackguard in "The Suicide Squad," released in August 2021.
October 2021: First Spotted with Kim Kardashian
In October 2021, Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian were first seen together following Kardashian's SNL appearance, where they shared an on-screen kiss.
November 2021: Dating Kim Kardashian
By November 2021, Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian had begun dating, amid her ongoing divorce from Kanye West.
2021: The Suicide Squad
In 2021, Pete Davidson appeared in the film "The Suicide Squad."
March 2022: Legally Single Kim Kardashian
In March 2022, Kim Kardashian was declared legally single amid her divorce from Kanye West, with whom Pete Davidson was romantically involved.
March 2022: Blue Origin Spaceflight Announcement
In March 2022, Pete Davidson was announced as an honorary guest for Blue Origin's NS-20 suborbital flight. However, the flight was rescheduled, and Davidson eventually did not participate.
May 6, 2022: Marmaduke Release
The animated film "Marmaduke," in which Pete Davidson voiced the titular character, was released on Netflix on May 6, 2022.
August 2022: Split from Kim Kardashian
In August 2022, Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian ended their relationship after nine months of dating. The breakup followed heightened media attention and public commentary from Kanye West.
2022: Departs Saturday Night Live
In 2022, Pete Davidson concluded his eight-season tenure as a cast member on Saturday Night Live.
2022: Bodies Bodies Bodies and Meet Cute
Pete Davidson acted in the films "Bodies Bodies Bodies" and "Meet Cute" in 2022.
March 4, 2023: Car Crash Incident
On March 4, 2023, Pete Davidson crashed his car into a house late at night. Fortunately, no one was injured, but he was charged with reckless driving and agreed to community service and traffic school as part of a diversion program.
May 4, 2023: Premiere of Bupkis
On May 4, 2023, Pete Davidson's new series, Bupkis, premiered on Peacock. The show received mixed reviews, with The Guardian comparing it unfavorably to other popular series, suggesting it was derivative and lacked originality.
August 2023: End of Relationship with Chase Sui Wonders
In August 2023, Pete Davidson's relationship with actress Chase Sui Wonders ended. Their relationship began after meeting on the set of Bodies Bodies Bodies.
2023: Pete Davidson in Action Franchises
In 2023, Pete Davidson expanded his acting repertoire by participating in three major action franchises. He played roles in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Fast X, and voiced a character in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.
2023: Bupkis Release
Pete Davidson's Peacock series, "Bupkis," was released in 2023.
2024: Pete Davidson: Turbo Fonzarelli
Pete Davidson is scheduled to release his stand-up comedy special "Pete Davidson: Turbo Fonzarelli" in 2024.