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, he had minor roles in television shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Wild 'n Out. Davidson has since starred in and appeared in various films and television series, becoming a recognizable figure in pop culture and the entertainment industry. He is also known for his high-profile relationships and personal life, which are frequently covered in the media.
November 16, 1993: Peter Michael Davidson Born
On November 16, 1993, Peter Michael Davidson was born in New York City.
September 11, 2001: Father Died in 9/11 Attacks
On September 11, 2001, Pete Davidson's father, a New York City firefighter, died in service during the September 11 attacks at the World Trade Center.
2004: Referenced 2004 Film Soul Plane in Roast
In March 2015, while a roaster on the Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber, Pete Davidson referenced the 2004 film Soul Plane when joking about his father's death in the 9/11 attacks.
2011: Graduated from Xaverian High School
In 2011, Pete Davidson graduated from Xaverian High School in Brooklyn.
February 28, 2013: First Onscreen Appearance in Failosophy
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 one of the youngest cast members ever.
2014: 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 dated comedian Carly Aquilino.
2014: Joined Saturday Night Live
In 2014, Pete Davidson joined the cast of Saturday Night Live, marking a significant milestone in his career.
March 2015: Roaster on Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber
In March 2015, Pete Davidson was a roaster on the Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber, where his set was praised as one of the best.
October 2015: Lived in Brooklyn Heights
In October 2015, Pete Davidson lived in Brooklyn Heights, New York.
2015: Filming Trainwreck
In 2015, Pete Davidson filmed a small part in Judd Apatow's comedy film Trainwreck.
2015: Relationship with Carly Aquilino ended
Pete Davidson's relationship with Carly Aquilino ended in 2015.
October 2016: Revealed Struggles with Suicidal Thoughts
In October 2016, Pete Davidson revealed that he struggled with suicidal thoughts when he was younger and that the music of Kid Cudi saved his life.
2016: Released Pete Davidson: SMD
In 2016, Pete Davidson released his first comedy special, Pete Davidson: SMD.
2016: Dated Cazzie David
In 2016, Pete Davidson started dating actress Cazzie David.
2016: Supported Hillary Clinton
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 and filmed his first stand-up special.
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 Hillary Clinton Tattoo
On December 5, 2017, Pete Davidson stated 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 started dating singer Ariana Grande.
June 2018: Confirmed Engagement to Ariana Grande
In June 2018, Pete Davidson confirmed he was engaged to Ariana Grande.
September 2018: Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens Agreed to a Settlement for Sex Abuse Allegations
In September 2018, The Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens agreed to a $27.5 million settlement for sex abuse allegations, which later prompted Pete Davidson to make controversial comparisons in March 2019.
October 2018: Engagement to Ariana Grande Called Off
In October 2018, Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande called off their engagement.
December 3, 2018: Shared Suicidal Thoughts on Instagram
On December 3, 2018, Pete Davidson shared an Instagram post in which he expressed thoughts of suicide, leading to a wellness check by the NYPD.
2018: Relationship with Cazzie David ended
In 2018, Pete Davidson's relationship with Cazzie David ended.
January 2019: Touring with John Mulaney
In January 2019, Pete Davidson announced he would be touring with John Mulaney in a limited series of comedy shows.
January 2019: Reported Relationship with Kate Beckinsale
In January 2019, Pete Davidson was reported to be in a relationship with actress Kate Beckinsale.
January 19, 2019: Referenced Instagram Post on SNL
On January 19, 2019, Pete Davidson and John Mulaney made humorous references to his Instagram post expressing suicidal thoughts during the Weekend Update segment of Saturday Night Live.
March 2019: Criticism for 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. The diocese called the skit "disgraceful and offensive".
October 2019: Relationship with Margaret Qualley ended
In October 2019, Pete Davidson's relationship with Margaret Qualley ended.
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.
2019: Starred in Big Time Adolescence
In 2019, Pete Davidson starred in Jason Orley's Big Time Adolescence, and had supporting roles in other films.
January 2020: Relationship with Kaia Gerber ended
In January 2020, Pete Davidson's relationship with model Kaia Gerber ended.
February 2020: Released Alive from New York
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, co-written by and starring Pete Davidson, was released.
2020: 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.
2020: SNL apology implied to be forced
In his 2020 Netflix special 'Alive from New York', Pete Davidson implied that his apology for mocking Dan Crenshaw on SNL had been issued only because he was told to do so.
February 2021: Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from Kanye West
In February 2021, Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from her then 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 Biopic
In April 2021, Pete Davidson was cast as Joey Ramone in a Netflix biopic, also serving 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.
August 2021: Split from Phoebe Dynevor
In August 2021, Pete Davidson split from Bridgerton actress Phoebe Dynevor after a five-month relationship.
October 2021: First spotted with Kim Kardashian
In October 2021, Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian were first spotted together following her appearance on Saturday Night Live. During the show, they shared an on-screen kiss in a sketch.
November 2021: Began dating Kim Kardashian
In November 2021, Pete Davidson began dating Kim Kardashian after her appearance on Saturday Night Live.
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.
March 2022: Blue Origin announces Davidson as honorary guest, then rescinds
In March 2022, Blue Origin initially announced Pete Davidson as an "honorary guest" on a suborbital flight, but later stated he was "no longer able" to join after the flight was rescheduled.
March 2022: Kim Kardashian declared legally single
In March 2022, Kim Kardashian was legally declared single by a judge, following her divorce from Kanye West.
May 6, 2022: Voiced Marmaduke
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.
December 2022: Began dating Chase Sui Wonders
In December 2022, Pete Davidson started dating actress Chase Sui Wonders.
2022: Acted in Bodies Bodies Bodies and Meet Cute
In 2022, Pete Davidson appeared in 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 misdemeanor charge
On March 4, 2023, Pete Davidson crashed his car into a house. He was later charged with a misdemeanor for reckless driving and completed community service and traffic school as part of a diversion program.
August 2023: Ended relationship with Chase Sui Wonders
Pete Davidson and Chase Sui Wonders ended their relationship in August 2023.
September 2023: Started dating Madelyn Cline
Pete Davidson began dating actress Madelyn Cline in September 2023.
2023: Acted in High Profile Action Films
In 2023, Pete Davidson acted in three high-profile action franchise films including Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and Fast X.
2023: Starred in Bupkis
In 2023, Pete Davidson starred in and co-wrote the Peacock series Bupkis.
July 2024: Ended relationship with Madelyn Cline
In July 2024, Pete Davidson ended his relationship with actress Madelyn Cline.
2024: Released Pete Davidson: Turbo Fonzarelli
In 2024, Pete Davidson released the comedy special Pete Davidson: Turbo Fonzarelli.
2025: Tattoo Removal
By 2025, Pete Davidson had about 200 tattoos removed, intending to keep only a few.
2025: Spoke about media attention surrounding his relationships
In 2025, Pete Davidson addressed the media attention around his relationships, describing it as humiliating and upsetting. He expressed feeling harassed due to his appearance.
