Comedian Pete Davidson has become a father for the first time, welcoming a baby girl with his girlfriend, model Elsie Hewitt, and bestowing upon her a name rich with family history and poignant significance.
A Name Steeped in Legacy and Love
The couple announced the arrival of their daughter, Scottie Rose Hewitt Davidson, on Thursday 12th December 2025 via a heartfelt Instagram post from Hewitt. The name serves as a moving tribute to Davidson's late father, Scott Davidson, a New York City firefighter who was killed alongside his entire unit while responding to the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001. Pete was just seven years old at the time.
By adapting his father's name into the feminine 'Scottie', the 32-year-old Saturday Night Live alumnus has created a lasting connection between his newborn daughter and the grandfather she will never meet. The choice fulfills a long-held desire Davidson expressed publicly, stating in a 2022 interview his wish to have a child so he could "be there" and "watch them have what I didn't."
An Emotional Journey to Parenthood
Hewitt, 29, shared the first images of their newborn on social media, capturing intimate moments in the hospital. One photo showed Davidson cradling his swaddled daughter by a window, while another depicted a tender kiss as Hewitt held the baby to her chest. Respecting their child's privacy, the parents carefully obscured Scottie's face in all shared pictures.
The path to parenthood was not without its challenges. Hewitt has been candid about her difficult pregnancy, detailing "24/7 agony" linked to her existing health conditions, including endometriosis and Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. She had previously believed she might be infertile, making Scottie's arrival an especially joyous occasion.
The couple, who confirmed they were dating in March 2025 and announced the pregnancy in July, hosted an intimate, bunny-themed baby shower last month. Friends and family participated in lighthearted games, such as a nappy-changing race on teddy bears, foreshadowing the new adventures ahead.
A New Chapter for Davidson
Davidson's journey to fatherhood marks a significant new chapter for the comedian, who has been open about how the trauma of losing his father shaped his life and career. His romantic history, including high-profile relationships with Kim Kardashian and Ariana Grande, has often been in the spotlight, but his current partnership with Hewitt appears to be grounded and family-focused.
In her birth announcement, Hewitt expressed overwhelming emotion, calling her daughter "my best work yet" and stating she was "absolutely overflowing with love and gratitude." She signed off with a characteristically humorous message from Davidson that read: "wu tang forever. - pete."
The arrival of Scottie Rose not only expands Davidson and Hewitt's family but also beautifully honours a legacy of heroism, turning profound personal loss into a celebration of new life and enduring love.
