Publish date: 2024-01-16
Pete Davidson is a comedian and actor best known for starring in the US comedy sketch show Saturday Night Live.
Born in Staten Island, New York, Pete Davidson became a well-known face around the world when he shot to fame at the age of 20 after becoming Saturday Night Live‘s youngest-ever cast member.
Between his hilarious sketches and his many high-profile romances with the likes of Kim Kardashian, Pete is often a big talking point on social media.
So, let’s find out more about him…
Who is Pete Davidson?
Actor and comedian Pete’s popularity originated from his comedy career, which has been his passion since he was 16 years old.
At the age of 20, he became the youngest member of the American sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live. His acting career took off rapidly after he joined the show in 2014, becoming a full-time cast member for seven seasons.
His most notable sketches were Weekend Update, during which he provided hot takes as himself.
Sadly for fans, Pete announced he was leaving SNL in 2022.
After his departure, he featured in several films and series, including Meet Cute and his semi-autobiographical projects, The King Of Staten Island, and Bupkis.
How old is Pete Davidson?
At the time of writing, Pete is 29 years old.
He was born on November 16, 1993, making him a Scorpio. The actor is four years older than Casey, who was born on December 15, 1997.
Who are Pete Davidson’s parents?
Pete is the son of Scott Matthew Davidson and Amy Waters Davidson and brother of Casey Davidson.
When he was just seven, Pete’s dad died in the 9/11 attacks while serving as a New York City firefighter
Over the years, Pete has spoken openly about the tragic loss of his father as well as his history of substance abuse. The comedian even announced live on SNL in 2019 that he was going to rehab, saying he was “going on a little vacation. The kind where insurance pays for some of it.”
Pete Davidson’s ethnicity
Pete Davidson is of mixed ethnicity, with his father predominantly of Jewish ancestry with distant Irish, Italian, and German roots. His mother, meanwhile, has Irish ancestry with distant German ancestry.
He only discovered he was 48 per cent Jewish in 2017 after taking a DNA test since his mom “never told him”. The comedian also once joked he didn’t know what ethnicity he was because “I’m all miscellaneous in the face”.
“I’m a straight white dude but for some reason, I look like every other race mixed together…” he said. “I use it to my advantage. I feel like as soon as people find out I’m just a white dude, I’ll start losing work.”
What is Pete Davidson’s net worth?
With his estimated net worth of $8 million, Pete was placed on Forbes 30 under 30 in 2016. His first major splurge was on a family home for his mom and sister in their native Staten Island.
Pete lived in the basement of his mom’s house, which became a running joke during his skits, despite being the buyer. He had his own spacious basement bachelor pad, complete with a kitchen and impressive gaming area.
The Bupkis actor eventually splashed on his own $1.2 million waterfront apartment in the same New York borough but moved into a Brooklyn penthouse rental in 2022 after the work commute from Staten Island took a toll.
Priced at $23,000-per-month, the 4500sqft apartment featured four bedrooms and three bathrooms, all of which were decorated with neutral tones.
Pete moved out of the loft rental in early 2023 so it’s unknown where he is based now. The property, as well as his Staten Island apartment, are currently on the market.
He dedicated several tattoos to Kim Kardashian
Despite his glowing career, much of his media attention has focused on his dating life.
Pete was previously engaged to Ariana Grande and dated Kim Kardashian for nine months in 2022 after meeting on SNL. He dedicated several tattoos to their romance; the first was the “My girl is a lawyer” inking, to honor Kim’s journey as an activist in criminal justice.
Months after getting together, Davidson tatted “KNSCP” on his neck, which was rumored to stand for “Kim, North, Saint, Chicago, Psalm.”
The Aladdin + Jasmine tattoo followed in Pete‘s collection. It was in reference to their first SNL meeting dressed as the Disney characters.
By 2023, they have all been removed.
How tall is Pete Davidson?
Pete claims he is 6ft 3in and jokes about his height and weight during his stand-up sets and skits.
He was once asked whether he “felt like a grown-up” now that he was 21 during an SNL spoof in 2016, with him joking: “In a way… I mean, I’m 6ft 3in and 140lbs. I seem like I should be fluttering in the wind outside a car store.”
While his exact weight is unknown, Pete’s Crohn’s disease has affected his eating habits in the past. He was diagnosed with the chronic condition at age 17.
Crohn’s is a long-term condition where the digestive system becomes inflamed. After trying numerous treatments, the Bodies Bodies Bodies actor admitted that smoking marijuana was the best way to soothe his symptoms. He once claimed that weed was “the only thing that would help me eat”.
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