Pete Davidson\u2019s first months as a dad have been equal parts sleep-deprived, sentimental, and\u2014if his new stand-up set is any indication\u2014surprisingly X-rated. Performing a sold-out show at The Fontainebleau in Las Vegas on April 11, the 32-year-old comedian revealed that life with a baby girl has forced him to re-examine habits he once took for granted, including the simple act of hitting play on an adult film.<\/p>\n
Davidson greeted the crowd with the admission that he had stepped away from comedy for nearly half a year. \u201cI haven\u2019t done stand-up in five months because I just had a baby; it\u2019s a lot of fun,\u201d he said, according to footage obtained by Us Weekly<\/em>. The Saturday Night Live<\/em> alum then launched into a riff about how strange it feels to raise a daughter. \u201cIt\u2019s hard to watch porn\u2026in front of her,\u201d he joked, pausing for effect before adding, \u201cI still did. I power through.\u201d<\/p>\n The punchline landed, but the underlying sentiment was sincere: fatherhood has rewired his priorities. Davidson\u2019s girlfriend, model and actress Elsie Hewitt, gave birth to their daughter Scottie Rose in December 2025. The couple chose the name as a tribute to Davidson\u2019s late father, New York City firefighter Scott Davidson, who died responding to the September 11 attacks.<\/p>\n Davidson has spoken publicly for years about the trauma of losing his father at age seven. Naming his daughter Scottie, therefore, carries emotional weight that transcends a cute gender-bend. \u201cThe best thing I\u2019ve been telling people is [that Scottie is] the biggest gift,\u201d he told Us Weekly<\/em> in January. \u201cNothing else matters as much or intensely\u2014career, activities, hanging out with people, what do people think of me, that sort of s. I still want to do cool stuff, but it\u2019s like, \u2018Well, how long do I have to be away?\u2019 Or \u2018Is this worth being away?\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n Those questions have already shaped his professional calendar. Davidson reportedly turned down several out-of-state gigs to stay within driving distance of his newborn\u2019s pediatric appointments. Sources close to the comedian say he is also writing material that leans less on self-deprecation and more on the absurdities of 3 a.m. diaper changes.<\/p>\n During the Vegas set, Davidson listed a few discoveries that no parenting manual prepared him for:<\/p>\n Perhaps the biggest revelation, though, is how quickly protective instincts kick in. Davidson joked that he already \u201cGoogled background checks for future prom dates,\u201d even though Scottie is barely four months old. The line drew laughter, but fellow comic Michelle Wolf, who opened the show, noted afterward that Davidson\u2019s set felt \u201csofter around the edges\u201d while still retaining his trademark shock humor.<\/p>\n Industry insiders predict Davidson will weave fatherhood into his upcoming material the same way he once mined mental-health struggles and high-profile relationships. A source at his talent agency, CAA, says several streamers have approached him about a limited stand-up special once he accumulates enough new jokes. The sticking point: scheduling. \u201cHe doesn\u2019t want to be on the road for weeks at a time,\u201d the source explains. \u201cHe\u2019s looking at residencies or one-city shoots so he can fly home the same night.\u201d<\/p>\n That cautious approach marks a significant shift for a performer who once did over 200 cities in a single tour cycle. Davidson himself acknowledged the change onstage, telling fans, \u201cI used to think anxiety was my biggest problem. Turns out it\u2019s a baby monitor that cuts out every time the microwave runs.\u201d<\/p>\n For now, Davidson is content testing fresh bits in small clubs, posting goofy selfies with Scottie\u2019s tiny hand wrapped around his finger, and learning which household objects can double as burp cloths in a pinch. Friends say he and Hewitt have no immediate plans to hire a nanny, preferring to tag-team feedings while both sets of grandparents rotate through the guest room.<\/p>\n Whether his daughter will inspire a gentler brand of comedy remains to be seen. For the moment, Davidson seems happy mining the contrast between his raunchy reputation and his new role as a soft-spoken dad who whispers lullabies and, yes, second-guesses his browser history.<\/p>\n When was Pete Davidson\u2019s daughter born?<\/strong>Why \u201cScottie\u201d Means More Than a Moniker<\/h2>\n
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