Pete Davidson has learned that life after a baby’s birth isn’t always easy.
Only months after Elsie Hewitt and he celebrated the birth of a daughter, it has been reported that cracks are beginning to appear in their relationship.
Sources say that while the couple continues to put on a united face, they are dealing with challenges quietly behind the scenes.
The transition to parenthood is a time of joy and stress.
Pete Davidson And Elsie Hewitt Navigating Relationship Struggles
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Despite their efforts to remain committed to each other, Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt face some tension in the relationship.
A source revealed to PEOPLE that on April 30: “There are issues but they’re working together to resolve them.”
The insider said that they were still adjusting to being new parents and this has put pressure on their dynamic.
The source said, “They are adjusting to parenthood. They are working through the process.”
Davidson and Hewitt, despite the challenges they face, are said to be focused both on maintaining stability and finding a common ground as a team.
Davidson embraces fatherhood with strong emotions
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Pete Davidson is open about the changes he has undergone since becoming a parent, despite his relationship’s difficulties.
The comedian welcomed his daughter Scottie with Elsie Hewitt in December 2025. This marked a turning point in the comedian’s life.
In an interview with PEOPLE in March, the comedian expressed his excitement for fatherhood. He said, “Dad Life is f*cking Awesome,” but also admitted that the experience has its own challenges.
“It’s exhausting, rewarding and cute.” “I’m lucky because Elsie’s a great mom. I can’t emphasize enough how fortunate I am,” he said.
Davidson revealed that he became more protective after becoming a parent. “It’s funny. It’s as if I didn’t get it. “You’re ready to fight anyone,” said he.
Pete Davidson And Elsie Hewitt Focus On Daughter Amid Changes
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Davidson and Hewitt, despite their relationship problems, are united in their love for their daughter.
Sources claim that Scottie remains their “top priorty” and guides their decisions in this difficult time.
The couple, who started dating in March 2025 announced their pregnancy only a few short months later.
The name of their daughter is a tribute to Davidson’s father, Scott Matthew. Scott Matthew died in the 9/11 attacks.
Since her birth, Davidson & Hewitt have shared a few glimpses of her baby on social media without revealing her face.
The model celebrated her daughter’s 12-week milestone with a beautiful social media post.
Hewitt posted on Instagram that “my scottie is 12 weeks today. On the way to hospital, we wrote down our prediction for what time she would be born.”
She added “my guess is 3:05pm (my birthdate, 03/05). After 23 hours of work, that’s the exact time she arrived. “How cool and crazy is that?”
Davidson Slammed for ‘Weird NSFW Joke’ About His Daughter
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Since welcoming his daughter, Pete Davidson hasn’t been immune from backlash. He was recently criticized for making a controversial NSFW remark about his daughter during a show at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Las Vegas.
The Blast reported that the 32-year old told the audience: “I have a little daughter.” It’s strange having a little daughter.”
He then admitted that it was “hard to watch p.rn… in her presence” before revealing the shocking news, “I powered through.”
The joke quickly spread on the internet, where users condemned it for being inappropriate. Some called it “genuinely disgusting”, and questioned why such a joke was made about a young child.
Some fans even went so far as to call Davidson a “weirdo” and said that the joke was not funny, but “weird.”
Pete Davidson Sells House To Be Closer to Family
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Since the birth of his daughter, Davidson made some of his toughest decisions.
The “SNL” alum made a personal sacrifice in April. He gave up his “paradise home” in New York, which he had once called, for the sake his family.
The Blast reported that Davidson sold his secluded North Salem home, which he described as a “hip, cool, funky” retreat full of personal memories after becoming a dad.
The home, which was purchased in 2023 for 1.95 million dollars and used to escape the city, had sentimental value. It included moments related to his partner’s pregnancies and his early fatherhood journey.
The distance between his family on Staten Island and New Jersey grew increasingly difficult, particularly with a new-born daughter.
Davidson chose to prioritize being close to loved ones even though he admitted he felt sad to part with his property.
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