American stand-up comedian Pete Davidson, during his Saturday, April 11, show at the Fontainebleau, Las Vegas, wisecracked that becoming a girl dad has made it difficult for him to indulge in adult content.
Davidson welcomed his first child, daughter Scottie Rose, with his girlfriend, Elsie Hewitt, in December 2025.
He left little room for interpretation, joking that he did not abstain and instead “powered through,” and watched explicit content “in front of her.”
Highlights
- Pete Davidson became a father in December 2025, welcoming daughter Scottie Rose with girlfriend Elsie Hewitt.
- The comedian sparked controversy over the weekend after joking that becoming a girl dad made it difficult for him to watch adult content.
- Netizens were divided over the joke, with some criticizing it as inappropriate and others brushing it off as humor.
Davidson’s revelation divided his viewers, with some worrying about his daughter’s future and others urging critics not to take the joke seriously.
“That’ll be nice for his daughter to look up on the internet in 16 years or so,” a detractor said, while a Davidson supporter added, “It’s a stand-up bit. Chill out.”
Pete Davidson spoke candidly about how becoming a girl dad has affected his ability to enjoy one of his favorite pastimes
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Saturday was the first time Davidson took the stand-up stage since becoming a father.
“It’s weird having a little girl,” he said, before going on to admit that “it’s hard to watch p*rn in front of her.”
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He followed up the quip with, “I still did. I powered through.”
An unimpressed social media user said the comedian could have taken the information to the “grave.”
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“Some things are better left unsaid,” another agreed.
“He’s probably thinking, ‘OMG, that’s someone’s daughter,’” a third hypothesized.
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“What a creepy thing to say,” remarked a fourth.
One sympathized with his girlfriend, saying, “So much for sparing the feelings of the mother of his daughter.”
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Those who viewed Davidson’s comment as harmless joined in on the humor.
“Somebody’s gotta do the tough job,” one said, while a second expressed, “As a young dad, I relate.”
“Not the hero we wanted, but the hero we deserve,” a separate user conveyed.
Pete Davidson’s joke came three months after his girlfriend opened up about the challenges of motherhood
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Elsie Hewitt and Pete Davidson had their first night out since becoming parents on January 11.
The former was seen wearing an off-the-shoulder animal print dress with her hair up in the Instagram photos that she shared.
Davidson opted for a black leather jacket over a baggy white polo shirt.
According to Hewitt, what was meant to be a romantic evening didn’t sit right with her the next day.
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“Please know if you gave birth 4 weeks ago and try to go out, you will likely PAY FOR IT THE NEXT DAY,” she said via Instagram, elaborating that she felt battered because she had rushed her recovery.
She shared that she wanted to “be honest” about her failed attempt to return to her old way of living, as she didn’t “want to set an unrealistic example” for other new moms or make them feel they should go out despite not being ready.
Davidson shared what his daughter means to him and offered his perspective on Hewitt’s experience as a mother in an interview
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Speaking to Us Weekly in January, the comedian revealed he believes his daughter is the “biggest gift” he has ever received.
“Nothing else matters as much or as intensely — like career, activities, hanging out with people, or what people think of me,” he added.
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Gushing about his girlfriend, Davidson said watching her take on motherly responsibilities has been “f***ing awesome.”
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“This whole time, I was very sure and knew that she would be great at being a mom. She’s very caring and, almost to a fault, puts everybody else’s needs first. So it’s really sweet to see how on top of things she is,” he noted.
Hewitt having tricks to calm their daughter impresses Davidson greatly, per his account.
The comedian, during his interview, also opened up about his and Hewitt’s plans to expand their family in the future.
“We want her [their daughter] to have a friend, for sure,” he admitted. “We love the idea of her being a big sister.”
"Absolutely gross. What is wrong with men?" a netizen commented in response to Davidson’s confession
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