Pete Davidson appears to be handling his split from Elsie Hewitt with surprising resilience, with friends describing him as happier and more energized after the breakup—while emphasizing that keeping things stable for their daughter, Scottie, remains the prior
Pete Davidson may be freshly single again, but the energy around him doesn’t sound like the kind that comes with spiraling.
Insiders close to the comedian say he’s in surprisingly good spirits after ending things with Elsie Hewitt just five months after the birth of their daughter, Scottie. Instead of retreating, friends describe him as sounding happier and more energized than he has in a long time.
Part of that lift. the people around him say. may be tied to his recent appearance at Netflix’s Kevin Hart roast.. One insider said Pete was “really funny and no one took shots at him.” Friends reportedly felt relieved seeing him enjoy himself without becoming the target of brutal jokes for once—especially given how often he’s ended up as the punchline in public conversations about his dating life. tattoos. and headline-making romances.
And it’s not just the roast doing the heavy lifting.. Friends also say the support system around Pete has been a constant during the breakup fallout.. The insider described it like this: “The support he’s gotten from people has been great.. Everyone at the roast, his friends.. He’s getting tons of support.”
For all the changes in his personal life. the focus for Pete and Elsie—at least according to those close to him—has stayed grounded in what matters most: their baby.. Sources say he’s making an effort to keep things healthy and stable for Scottie. and that he’s working to remain respectful and supportive with Elsie despite whatever personal drama led to the breakup in the first place.
“He’s always been consistently supportive. He wants her to be in a good place. There’s a baby involved, and that’s their priority,” the insider said.
Those same insiders claim Pete has also been covering expenses tied to Elsie and their daughter, including rent, living costs, and health insurance. They say he adjusted his schedule so he can physically be there as much as possible while juggling work commitments.
At the same time, a full reconciliation doesn’t appear to be part of the picture.. Multiple insiders reportedly told Page Six that the relationship had been struggling for a while behind the scenes. with ongoing issues eventually becoming too difficult to overcome.. They point to Pete’s demanding work schedule and tensions that built up over time as the romance—eventually—dying “on the vine.”
Right now. those close to Davidson say he’s focused on two goals: staying mentally healthy and being a good dad.. Fans may be relieved to hear that. after years of public ups and downs. he appears to be managing this chapter with more steadiness than expected.. And as he navigates life without a partner at his side. there’s also a clear acknowledgment—expressed plainly by the people close to the situation—that Elsie is dealing with a newborn on her own.
For now, insiders say there’s no sign of getting back together—just an effort to keep things stable and supportive for Scottie as both parents move forward.
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