History of Pete Davidson in Timeline
Pete Davidson is an American comedian, actor, and writer. He started his career with minor roles in television shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Wild 'n Out. He is most known for being a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 2014 to 2022, where he gained significant recognition.
November 16, 1993: Peter Davidson's Birth
On November 16, 1993, Peter Michael Davidson was born. He is an American comedian, actor, and writer.
2004: Joke about Snoop Dogg in the movie Soul Plane
In March 2015, Pete Davidson made a joke about the 2004 film Soul Plane at the expense of fellow roaster Snoop Dogg, host Kevin Hart, and their film Soul Plane, during the Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber.
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
On February 28, 2013, Pete Davidson made his first onscreen appearance in the third episode of the MTV comedy series Failosophy.
September 27, 2014: Debut on Saturday Night Live
On September 27, 2014, Pete Davidson joined the cast of Saturday Night Live with the show's 40th-season premiere, becoming the first cast member born in the 1990s.
2014: Acted in Fox Comedy Pilot '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: Joined Saturday Night Live
In 2014, Pete Davidson joined the cast of Saturday Night Live (SNL) and starred in the show for eight seasons.
2014: Started dating Carly Aquilino
In 2014, Pete Davidson started dating comedian Carly Aquilino.
March 2015: Roasting Justin Bieber
In March 2015, Pete Davidson was a roaster on the Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber. His set was praised as one of the best of the show, and he made jokes about the film Soul Plane.
October 2015: Lived in Brooklyn Heights
In October 2015, Pete Davidson lived in Brooklyn Heights, New York.
2015: Ended relationship with Carly Aquilino
In 2015, Pete Davidson and Carly Aquilino ended their relationship.
2015: Acted in 'Trainwreck'
In 2015, Pete Davidson filmed a small part in the Judd Apatow comedy Trainwreck.
October 2016: Revealed Suicidal Thoughts and Influence of Kid Cudi's Music
In October 2016, Pete Davidson revealed on The Breakfast Club radio show that he struggled with suicidal thoughts when he was younger and that Kid Cudi's music saved his life.
2016: Release of 'Pete Davidson: SMD'
In 2016, Pete Davidson released his comedy special, Pete Davidson: SMD.
2016: Started dating Cazzie David
In 2016, Pete Davidson started dating actress Cazzie David.
2016: Supported Hillary Clinton in U.S. presidential election
In 2016, Pete Davidson supported Hillary Clinton in the U.S. presidential election.
2016: Forbes 30 Under 30
In 2016, Pete Davidson was placed on the Forbes 30 under 30 list.
March 6, 2017: Announced He Quit Drugs
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: Tattooed Hillary Clinton on his leg
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", a "badass", and "one of the strongest people in the universe".
May 2018: Started dating Ariana Grande
In May 2018, Pete Davidson started dating singer Ariana Grande after her breakup with Mac Miller.
June 2018: Confirmed Engagement to Ariana Grande
In June 2018, Pete Davidson confirmed he was engaged to Ariana Grande.
October 2018: Called Off Engagement to Ariana Grande
In October 2018, Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande called off their engagement after Mac Miller's death.
December 3, 2018: Expressed Thoughts of Suicide
On December 3, 2018, Pete Davidson shared a candid Instagram post in which he expressed thoughts of suicide, before deleting his account. The NYPD conducted a wellness check on him.
2018: Ended relationship with Cazzie David
In 2018, Pete Davidson and Cazzie David ended their relationship.
January 2019: Touring with John Mulaney
In January 2019, Pete Davidson announced that he would be touring with John Mulaney in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts 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.
January 19, 2019: Humorous references to Instagram post during Weekend Update
On January 19, 2019, Pete Davidson and John Mulaney made humorous references to the 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 followed a $27.5 million settlement for sex abuse allegations in September 2018.
October 2019: Relationship with Margaret Qualley ends; relationship with Kaia Gerber begins
In October 2019, Pete Davidson's relationship with actress Margaret Qualley ended. He then began a relationship with model Kaia Gerber in October 2019.
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: Acting roles in various films
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: Starred in 'Big Time Adolescence'
In 2019, Pete Davidson starred in and executive produced the comedy film Big Time Adolescence.
February 2020: Released stand up special 'Alive from New York' on Netflix
In February 2020, Pete Davidson released his stand up special Alive from New York on Netflix.
May 2020: Release of 'The King of Staten Island'
In May 2020, The King of Staten Island was released, which Davidson both starred in and co-wrote with Judd Apatow, who also directed.
2020: Co-Wrote and Starred in 'The King of Staten Island'
In 2020, Pete Davidson co-wrote and starred in the semi-autobiographical comedy-drama film The King of Staten Island.
2020: Supported Joe Biden in U.S. presidential election
In 2020, Pete Davidson supported Joe Biden in the U.S. presidential election.
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, based on the late singer's brother's memoir of the same name. Davidson also served as co-writer and executive producer.
August 2021: Appeared in 'The Suicide Squad'
In August 2021, Pete Davidson appeared as Blackguard in The Suicide Squad, directed by James Gunn.
October 2021: First spotted with Kim Kardashian
In October 2021, Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian were first spotted together after Kardashian's appearance on Saturday Night Live, where they shared an on-screen kiss in a Disney-themed sketch.
November 2021: Relationship with Kim Kardashian begins
In November 2021, Pete Davidson 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: Blue Origin Announces Davidson as Honorary Guest
In March 2022, Blue Origin announced that Pete Davidson would be an "honorary guest" on the NS-20 suborbital flight of its New Shepard craft, but he was later unable to join after the flight was rescheduled.
May 6, 2022: Voiced Marmaduke in an 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 nine-month relationship.
2022: Acted in 'Bodies Bodies Bodies' and 'Meet Cute'
In 2022, Pete Davidson acted in the films Bodies Bodies Bodies and Meet Cute.
2022: Departure from Saturday Night Live
In 2022, Pete Davidson ended his eight-season run as a cast member on Saturday Night Live.
March 4, 2023: Car Crash and Reckless Driving Charge
On March 4, 2023, Pete Davidson crashed his car into a house. While no one was injured, he was later charged with a misdemeanor for "reckless driving" and agreed to community service and traffic school.
August 2023: Relationship with Chase Sui Wonders ends
In August 2023, Pete Davidson and Chase Sui Wonders ended their relationship. They had been dating since December 2022 and met on the set of Bodies Bodies Bodies, and she later co-starred in Davidson's streaming series Bupkis.
September 2023: Relationship with Madelyn Cline begins
In September 2023, Pete Davidson began dating Madelyn Cline.
2023: Acted in Multiple Action 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 the Peacock original series Bupkis, which he also co-wrote, but chose not to move forward with a second season, despite renewal.
2023: Starred in 'Bupkis'
In 2023, Pete Davidson starred in the Peacock series Bupkis.
2023: Purchased a decommissioned 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 ended; they had been dating since September 2023.
2024: Release of 'Pete Davidson: Turbo Fonzarelli'
In 2024, Pete Davidson released his comedy special, Pete Davidson: Turbo Fonzarelli.
2025: Tattoo Removal
By 2025, Pete Davidson had about 200 tattoos removed, intending to keep only two or three, as he was "trying to clean slate it, trying to be an adult".
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