Pete Davidson Grows Up: On Leaving ‘SNL,’ Famous Exes, the Joys of Fatherhood and Why He’s Keeping His Hillary Clinton Tattoo
Pete Davidson signals a shift from late‑night jokes to fatherhood, keeping a Hillary Clinton tattoo as a personal marker.
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Pete Davidson is publicly framing his post‑SNL life around fatherhood and a permanent Hillary Clinton tattoo, marking a noticeable turn from his earlier comedic persona. Interviews with Just Jared and Jezebel note his comments on former partners Ariana Grande and Kim Kardashian, while The Hollywood Reporter and Yahoo highlight his condemnation of body‑shaming directed at Grande.
Variety ties these remarks to his departure from the sketch show and his new role as a dad, suggesting personal milestones and backlash as drivers of the change. What remains unreported is whether his shift will influence his public image long‑term or affect upcoming projects.
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The obvious questions
What did Pete Davidson say about criticism of Ariana Grande’s appearance?
He called online criticism of her looks “f–ked up.”
Which ex‑partners did he reference in recent interviews?
He mentioned Ariana Grande, Kim Kardashian, and referenced a Hillary Clinton tattoo.
What personal milestone did he discuss alongside leaving SNL?
He talked about becoming a father.
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Pete Davidson Slams "F--ked Up" Scrutiny of Ex Ariana GrandeE! News · 5h ago
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Pete Davidson Is Keeping His Hillary Clinton TattooThe Cut · 5h ago
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Pete Davidson Reveals the One Tattoo He Refuses to LoseYahoo · 5h ago
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Pete Davidson slams ‘f---ed up’ criticism of ex Ariana Grande’s body: ‘I don’t like it at all’Entertainment Weekly · 5h ago
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Pete Davidson Slams Body Shaming of Ex-Fiancée Ariana GrandeThe Hollywood Reporter · 5h ago
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