Pete Davidson's Full Biography
Pete Davidson is a name that's been in the public eye for a while, but you might not know that much about him. From dating nearly every single woman in Hollywood to his stand-up comedy career and his time on Saturday Night Live, Davidson has become a recognizable figure in the entertainment industry.
He is known for his unique sense of humor and candid approach to discussing personal topics, often using his own experiences as material for his jokes. Despite facing some challenges in his personal life, Davidson continues to make a name for himself as a talented comedian and actor.
Early Life/Education
Pete Davidson, who was born Peter Michael Davidson on November 16, 1993, in Staten Island, New York, comes from a tragically affected family.
His father, Scott Davidson, heroically lost his life while serving as a firefighter with Ladder 118 in Brooklyn during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. This devastating event left a significant impact on Pete's life as he struggled with many emotional challenges.
Pete Davidson graduated from Xaverian High School in 2011, then briefly attended Brooklyn Heights' St. Francis College.
Career
Beginning in 2013, Davidson started making appearances on a number of MTV shows, including Guy Code, Philosophy, and Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out. He performed stand-up on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Comedy Underground with Dave Attell in 2014 after making his television stand-up debut on Comedy Central's Gotham Comedy Live.
In 2014, Davidson was signed to Saturday Night Live (SNL).
Davidson's rise to stardom on Saturday Night Live opened doors for numerous opportunities in movies, television, and stand-up comedy specials. Notably, he gained recognition for his sharp wit and edgy humor while roasting pop icon Justin Bieber.
Davidson's fearless approach even took the audience by surprise as he fearlessly touched upon the sensitive topic of his father's tragic passing on 9/11. Comedy Central released his debut stand-up special, Pete Davidson: SMD, in 2016.
After starring in the successful 2018 romantic comedy Set It Up, Pete Davidson took on a busy year in 2019 with appearances in five different films, such as What Men Want, The Dirt, and The Jesus Rolls. He also lent his voice to the character Jerry the Eagle in the animated film The Angry Birds 2.
In addition, he took on the lead role and executive produced the coming-of-age film Big Time Adolescence, where he portrays a college dropout who forms a friendship with a teenager. The following year, Davidson showcased his comedic talents in his own Netflix special titled Pete Davidson: Alive in New York.
In 2020, Davidson took on a new venture by
starring in The King of Staten Island, a comedy loosely inspired by his own life. Not only did he act in the film, but he also co-wrote the script and served as an executive producer.
Judd Apatow, the movie's co-writer and producer, had numerous heartfelt conversations with Davidson and his friends to capture the depth of history and emotions derived from the comedian's personal experiences.
Pete Davidson starred alongside Margot Robbie in the highly successful film The Suicide Squad in 2021. Additionally, after being part of Saturday Night Live for a total of seven seasons, he decided to leave the show in 2022.
Personal Life
From 2014 to 2015, Pete dated comedian Carly Aquilino, and from 2016 to 2018, he dated Cazzie David. In the summer of 2018, he famously got engaged to Ariana Grande, but by the fall of 2019, they broke up. He has also been linked to Kate Beckinsale, Margaret Qualley, Kaia Gerber, Phoebe Dynevor, and EmRata. Pete dated Kim Kardashian from October 2021 to August 2022. Pete has been seeing Chase Sui Wonders since December 2022.
Net Worth
Pete Davidson has a net worth of $8 million. This comes primarily from his comedy career. Being a key member of the SNL cast since 2014, Davidson has made a respectable salary of $15,000 per episode.
If he were to appear in all 21 episodes each year, his annual earnings from SNL would amount to approximately $315,000. It's worth noting that the top-earning cast members receive a higher payment of $25,000 per episode, totaling around $500,000 per year.
Controversy
In November 2018, Pete Davidson faced backlash for making fun of Dan Crenshaw, a Texas congressional candidate who bravely served in Afghanistan and lost an eye.
Recognizing the insensitivity of his comments, Davidson promptly apologized to Crenshaw on the show the following week.
Unfortunately, Davidson also revealed that he had been subjected to death threats as a result of his ill-advised jokes about Crenshaw.
