History of Pete Davidson in Timeline
Pete Davidson is an American comedian, actor, and writer. He gained prominence as a cast member on Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 2014 to 2022, where he was known for his stand-up, sketch comedy, and "Weekend Update" appearances. Prior to SNL, Davidson had minor roles in television shows. His comedic style often incorporates elements of his personal life, including his struggles with mental health and relationships, making him a relatable figure for many viewers. Since leaving SNL, Davidson has continued to pursue acting and stand-up, solidifying his place in popular culture.
November 16, 1993: Peter Michael Davidson Born
On November 16, 1993, Peter Michael Davidson was born. He is an American comedian, actor, and writer.
September 11, 2001: Father Died During 9/11 Attacks
On September 11, 2001, Pete Davidson's father, Scott Matthew Davidson, a New York City firefighter, died in service during the September 11 attacks at the World Trade Center. This event profoundly affected the then seven-year-old Pete Davidson.
2004: Referenced the film Soul Plane in Roast
During the Comedy Central Roast in March 2015, Pete Davidson made a joke at the expense of Soul Plane, referencing the film's impact on him considering his father's death during the September 11 attacks. The movie Soul Plane was released in 2004.
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's earliest onscreen appearance was in the third episode of the MTV comedy series Failosophy.
September 27, 2014: Debuted 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 SNL cast member born in the 1990s.
2014: Acquired Role in Sober Companion Pilot
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 the NBC late-night sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, marking a significant step in his career.
March 2015: Roasted Justin Bieber on Comedy Central
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
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
Pete Davidson's relationship with Carly Aquilino ended in 2015.
October 2016: Revealed Struggles with Suicidal Thoughts
In October 2016, Pete Davidson revealed on The Breakfast Club radio show that he struggled with suicidal thoughts when he was younger and that the music of Kid Cudi saved his life.
2016: Started Dating Cazzie David
In 2016, Pete Davidson began dating actress Cazzie David.
2016: Released Comedy Special Pete Davidson: SMD
In 2016, Pete Davidson released his first 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, recognizing his achievements.
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: Got 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", 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 that he was engaged to Ariana Grande.
September 2018: Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens Agreed to Settlement for Sex Abuse Allegations
In September 2018, the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens agreed to a record $27.5 million settlement for sex abuse allegations, which preceded Davidson's controversial sketch in March 2019.
October 2018: Engagement with Ariana Grande Called Off
In October 2018, Pete Davidson's engagement to Ariana Grande was called off following 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, which led to a wellness check by the New York Police Department.
2018: Ended Relationship with Cazzie David
In 2018, Pete Davidson's relationship with Cazzie David came to an end.
January 2019: Reported to be in Relationship with Kate Beckinsale
In January 2019, Pete Davidson was reported to be in a relationship with actress Kate Beckinsale, who is twenty years his senior.
January 2019: Announced "Sundays with Pete & John" Comedy Tour
In January 2019, it was announced that Pete Davidson 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 19, 2019: Referenced Instagram Post on SNL
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: Catholic Diocese Demands Apology for SNL Sketch
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.
October 2019: Relationship with Margaret Qualley Ends; Relationship with Kaia Gerber Begins
In October 2019, Pete Davidson's relationship with actress Margaret Qualley ended. In the same month, he began a relationship with model Kaia Gerber.
2019: Starred in Big Time Adolescence
In 2019 Pete Davidson starred in Jason Orley's Big Time Adolescence, and had supporting roles in other movies.
2019: Lived with His Mother in Staten Island
In 2019, Pete Davidson lived in Staten Island with his mother in a home they purchased together.
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: The King of Staten Island was released
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: SNL Crenshaw Apology
In 2020, During his Netflix special Alive from New York, Davidson implied that he only apologized to Dan Crenshaw because he was told to do so.
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 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, 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, based on the late singer's brother's memoir of the same name.
August 2021: Appeared as Blackguard in The Suicide Squad
In August 2021, Pete Davidson appeared as Blackguard in The Suicide Squad directed by James Gunn.
October 2021: Spotted with Kim Kardashian
In October 2021, Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian were first spotted together following Kardashian's appearance on Saturday Night Live (SNL). During her time hosting SNL, they shared an on-screen kiss in a Disney-themed sketch playing Jasmine and Aladdin.
November 2021: Began Dating Kim Kardashian
In November 2021, Pete Davidson began dating Kim Kardashian following her appearance on Saturday Night Live in October.
2021: Starred in The Suicide Squad
In 2021, Pete Davidson acted in films such as 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.
March 2022: Blue Origin Announces Davidson as Honorary Guest, Later Withdraws
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. Later that month, it was announced that Davidson was "no longer able" to join the crew.
March 2022: Kardashian Legally Declared Single; West's "Eazy" Track Released
In March 2022, Kim Kardashian was legally declared single by a judge after filing for divorce from Kanye West. West's track "Eazy" was released in which he threatens to beat Pete Davidson.
May 6, 2022: Voiced Marmaduke
On May 6, 2022, Pete Davidson voiced Marmaduke in an animated film released on Netflix.
August 2022: Split with Kim Kardashian
In August 2022, Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian split up after dating for nine months.
December 2022: Started Dating Chase Sui Wonders
In December 2022, Pete Davidson started dating actress Chase Sui Wonders, whom he met on the set of Bodies Bodies Bodies.
2022: Departure from Saturday Night Live
In 2022, Pete Davidson concluded his eight-season run as a cast member on Saturday Night Live.
2022: Starred in Bodies Bodies Bodies and Meet Cute
In 2022, Pete Davidson continued acting in films such as 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. 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 Ended
In August 2023, Pete Davidson's relationship with actress Chase Sui Wonders ended.
September 2023: Began Dating Madelyn Cline
In September 2023, Pete Davidson began dating actress Madelyn Cline.
2023: Acted in High-Profile 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 Peacock's Bupkis
In 2023, Pete Davidson starred in the Peacock original series Bupkis, which he also co-wrote.
2023: Purchased 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 Ended
In July 2024, Pete Davidson's relationship with actress Madelyn Cline ended.
2024: Released Comedy Special Pete Davidson: Turbo Fonzarelli
In 2024, Pete Davidson released his comedy special Pete Davidson: Turbo Fonzarelli.
March 2025: Started Dating Elsie Hewitt
In March 2025, Pete Davidson began dating model Elsie Hewitt.
2025: Tattoo Removal
By 2025, Pete Davidson had about 200 tattoos removed, intending to keep only a few.
2025: Davidson Speaks About Media Attention Surrounding Relationships
In 2025, Pete Davidson spoke about the media attention surrounding his relationships, describing it as humiliating and upsetting. He stated that he felt harassed for five years due to his appearance.
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