Pete Davidson has revealed he is planning to step away from acting, citing the growing success of sock brand Doublesoul, where he serves as an investor and creative director. The 32-year-old former Saturday Night Live star, who became a father to daughter Scottie Rose in December 2025, told Vanity Fair that he has deliberately retreated from the limelight.
“I’ve done everything I possibly can on my end, which means not having social media, barely going out,” Davidson said. “I don’t want to be doing this forever. It’s exhausting to be in the public eye all the time, mentally draining, and it occupies a lot of time and travel.”
Davidson last appeared on screen in September 2025 on Shark Tank, pitching Doublesoul alongside co-founder Ben Rosenbaum. The brand, which focuses on ultra-cushioned socks made from recycled materials, has sold over 1.5 million pairs and projects around $15 million in sales this year. On April 22, Doublesoul will launch Babysoul, a line for infants and newborns.
Reflecting on fatherhood, Davidson told People in March that he has developed a “primal” protective instinct. “It’s like I didn’t understand this. You’re just ready to fight anyone,” he said. “If one paparazzi guy pops out I’m going to f***ing beat the living s*** out of him.”
