Life after welcoming a baby isn’t always smooth, and Pete Davidson is learning that firsthand.
Just months after he and Elsie Hewitt celebrated the birth of their daughter, cracks have reportedly started to show in their relationship.
While the couple continues to present a united front, sources say they are quietly dealing with challenges behind the scenes.
Between sleepless nights, new responsibilities, and emotional adjustments, the transition into parenthood has brought both joy and strain.
Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt are reportedly facing some tension in their relationship, even as they try to stay committed to one another.
Speaking to PEOPLE on April 30, a source revealed, “There are issues, but they’re trying to figure things out together.”
The insider added that they are still in the process of adjusting to life as new parents, which has added pressure to their dynamic.
“They’re adjusting to parenthood and working through the process,” the source explained.
Despite the challenges, both Davidson and Hewitt are said to be focused on maintaining stability and finding common ground as they move forward together.
Davidson Embraces Fatherhood With Strong Emotions
Pete Davidson has been open about how becoming a father has changed him, even as his relationship faces difficulties.
The comedian welcomed daughter Scottie Rose with Elsie Hewitt on December 12, 2025, marking a major turning point in his life.
In a March interview with PEOPLE, the comedian shared his excitement about fatherhood, saying, “Dad life is f*cking awesome,” while also admitting that the experience comes with its own challenges.
“It is exhausting and rewarding and cute. And I’m very lucky because Elsie is a fantastic mom, and I can’t stress enough how lucky I am,” he added.
Davidson also revealed that becoming a parent made him more protective. “It’s funny. It’s like I didn’t understand this. You’re just ready to fight anyone,” he said.
Pete Davidson And Elsie Hewitt Focus On Daughter Amid Changes
Even as they work through relationship issues, Davidson and Hewitt are united when it comes to their daughter.
Sources say Scottie Rose remains their “top priority,” guiding their decisions during this difficult period.
The pair, who began dating in March 2025, announced their pregnancy just a few months later.
Their daughter’s name carries special meaning, honoring Davidson’s late father, Scott Matthew, who died during the 9/11 attacks.
Since her birth, Davidson and Hewitt have shared glimpses of their baby on social media while keeping her face private.
The model recently marked her daughter’s 12 week milestone with a lovely social media post.
Taking to Instagram, Hewitt wrote, “my scottie girl is 12 weeks old today on the way to the hospital we wrote down our predictions for what time she’d be born.”
She added, “my guess was 3:05pm (my birthday, 03/05). after 23 hours of labor, that is the exact time she arrived. how crazy and cool is that.”
Davidson Slammed After ‘Weird’ NSFW Joke About His Daughter
Pete Davidson hasn’t been immune to backlash since welcoming his daughter. In fact, he recently came under fire after making a controversial NSFW joke about his baby daughter during a comedy show at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas.
As The Blast reported, the 32-year-old told the audience, “I got a little girl. It’s weird having a little girl.”
He then admitted, “It’s hard to watch p-rn… in front of her,” before following up with the shocking revelation, “I still did… I powered through.”
The remark quickly spread online, where many users condemned it as inappropriate, with some calling it “genuinely disgusting” and questioning why such a joke would be made about a child.
Some fans went as far as describing Davidson as a “weirdo,” noting that the joke wasn’t funny but “weird.”
Pete Davidson Sells His House To Be Closer To Family
Since welcoming his daughter, Davidson has made some of the toughest decisions.
Earlier in April, the “SNL” alum reportedly made a major personal sacrifice, giving up what he once called his “paradise” home in New York for the sake of his family.
According to The Blast, Davidson decided to sell his secluded North Salem property, a place he described as his “hip, funky cool” retreat filled with personal memories, after becoming a father.
The home, which he bought in 2023 for $1.95 million and used as a peaceful escape from city life, held sentimental value, including moments tied to his partner’s pregnancy and his early journey into fatherhood.
However, the distance from his family in Staten Island and New Jersey became increasingly difficult, especially with a newborn daughter.
Davidson ultimately chose to prioritize being closer to loved ones, even though he admitted he was sad to part with the property.
