Pete Davidson is officially a dad, and for the comedian who has spent much of his public life balancing humor with vulnerability, the moment marks one of the most meaningful chapters he has ever entered.
The Saturday Night Live alum, 32, and his girlfriend, model Elsie Hewitt, 29, welcomed their first child together, a baby girl named Scottie Rose Hewitt Davidson, on December 12. The couple shared the news publicly on Thursday, December 18, posting a series of intimate photos on Instagram that captured the quiet, emotional first days of life as new parents.
“My best work yet,” Hewitt wrote in the caption. “I am absolutely overflowing with love and gratitude and disbelief.”
Davidson, staying characteristically understated, added simply: “Wu Tang Forever.”
The images showed the couple settled into family life, Davidson standing protectively behind Hewitt as she cradled their newborn, kissing her gently on the head. While they offered a glimpse into the moment, they chose to keep their daughter’s face private, covering it with a white heart emoji in every photo.
A Name Rooted in Love and Loss
The name Scottie Rose carries deep emotional weight for both parents. Scottie is a tribute to Davidson’s late father, Scott Matthew Davidson, a New York City firefighter who died in the line of duty during the September 11, 2001 attacks. Pete was just 7 years old when his father was killed, a loss he has spoken about openly throughout his career.
The middle name, Rose, honors Hewitt herself; it is her own middle name, creating a name that ties together grief, legacy, and new beginnings.
In recent interviews before the birth, Davidson revealed that choosing a name wasn’t straightforward. The couple considered several options and ultimately decided they needed to meet their baby before making the final choice.
“We thought we did, and then we thought we found another one,” Davidson said earlier this month. “We just wanted to meet her first.”
He has also reflected on the emotional resonance of becoming a father at nearly the same age his own dad was when he died.
“It’s easy to be sad about it,” Davidson said. “But it’s also a beautiful thing. If anything, maybe he’s coming back through the baby.”
Preparing for Fatherhood
Those close to the couple say Davidson has taken the transition to fatherhood seriously and wholeheartedly. According to an insider, he spent months preparing, from helping set up the nursery to making sure Hewitt felt supported throughout her pregnancy.
“Pete’s really embracing this,” the source shared. “He talks about how this is the most meaningful chapter of his life yet.”
Hewitt, meanwhile, was said to be loving pregnancy and the way it strengthened their relationship. The couple reportedly cherished the smaller moments, such as picking out baby clothes, imagining life with their child, and planning what their future would look like together.
From a Candid Announcement to a New Life Together
Hewitt first revealed the pregnancy in July with a candid and humorous Instagram post that instantly went viral. Sharing a sonogram alongside photos of the couple and pop-culture memes, she joked, “Welp, now everyone knows we had sex.”
Behind the humor, however, sources noted the excitement was genuine and deeply felt. Hewitt celebrated her baby shower in late November, just weeks before welcoming her daughter.
The couple quietly confirmed their relationship earlier this year after months of speculation, soft-launching their romance on social media in spring 2025. Less than a year later, they’ve entered a life-changing chapter together.
Now, as Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt settle into life as parents, the arrival of baby Scottie Rose represents more than just a celebrity milestone. It’s a story about legacy, healing, and the beginning of something entirely new, a “perfect angel girl” carrying both love from the present and meaning from the past.
