Pete Davidson And Elsie Hewitt have reportedly split, with sources saying they were going through the breakup while prioritizing co-parenting their daughter, Scottie Rose.
Insiders say the romance has been strained by early parenthood in a new relationship and Davidson’s demanding travel schedule, even though the two still seem to care for each other.
Pete Davidson previously praised Elsie Hewitt’s parenting and spoke about fatherhood redefining his priorities, just before the split was announced.
Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt’s relationship faced ‘stressors’ that ruined their romance
A source close to the former couple said Davidson and Hewitt “are still sorting things out regarding their separation,” while continuing to co-parent their young daughter, Scottie Rose.
Insiders say the relationship has faced several pressures, including adjusting to parenthood so early in their romance.
“They tried to make it work, but there were different stressors, including having a baby together, two people who didn’t know each other very well yet,” the source said. Us every week. “They are both trying to make it work and have made accommodations in their schedules for the baby.”
Although the couple has reportedly made efforts to keep things together and adjust their schedules to raise their daughter, reconciliation is said to be “highly unlikely” at this point.
Although they split romantically, the source noted that Davidson and Hewitt still care deeply for each other and remain committed to raising Scottie together.
The couple first sparked dating rumors in March 2025 before welcoming their daughter later that year. Their daughter, born in December 2025, was named in honor of Davidson’s late father, a firefighter who died responding to the September 11 attacks.
Pete Davidson on fatherhood, parenting Elsie Hewitt and plans to expand their family
In previous interviews, Davidson has spoken openly about how fatherhood has completely changed his priorities.
He described Scottie as “the greatest gift” and explained that being away from home now seems much more important than career or public attention.
The comedian also praised Hewitt’s parenting, saying she had adapted to motherhood naturally and was incredibly attentive to their baby’s needs.
Davidson shared that Hewitt constantly monitored Scottie via the baby monitor and was genuinely supportive of caring for their daughter.
“If [Scottie is] tears, [Elsie] knows exactly what to do. She has little things that help her relax or calm down, and it’s all really cool to watch and see,” he said.
Weeks before news of the split surfaced, Davidson had even talked about wanting to expand their family in the future, admitting that he already liked the idea of Scottie finally becoming a big sister, despite how overwhelming new parenthood might be.
Following the split announcement, additional details emerged about what may have contributed to the breakup.
According to insiders, balancing work commitments with the demands of raising a newborn created tension in the relationship.
A source claimed that Davidson’s busy travel schedule became difficult for Hewitt, especially after the birth of their daughter, Scottie Rose.
“Pete traveled a lot for work, but Elsie needed more support from him at home after the birth of their daughter,” a close source said, according to reports.
Another source said the former couple is now fully focused on co-parenting and creating the best possible arrangement for their daughter’s future.
“They are 100 percent focused on Scottie. Finding the best co-parenting solution is their top priority,” the source explained.
Elsie Hewitt opens up about the exhaustion of new motherhood in candid Instagram posts
Despite the breakup, insiders suggest the situation between Davidson and Hewitt remains complicated.
A source said People Magazine that the ex-couple experienced periods of separation before finally reconciling, making it unclear whether this breakup will be permanent.
Earlier this month, reports also surfaced claiming the couple had already faced relationship difficulties behind the scenes while adjusting to life as new parents.
Meanwhile, Hewitt recently alluded to the emotional and physical exhaustion of motherhood on social media. On May 14, she shared a tired selfie on her Instagram Stories and explained how caring for a newborn can be overwhelming.
“When you finally cry baby for a nap and exhale and sit with yourself for a second and realize you haven’t breathed in an hour or peed all day. The silence is deafening,” she wrote. In another post, Hewitt simply added, “I’m a zombie,” alongside another close-up selfie.
Pete Davidson lost big sum on house sale amid split from Elsie Hewitt
Separately, the “Saturday Night Live” alum also made headlines for a major real estate loss.
Davidson recently sold his Staten Island condo for $800,000, representing an estimated $400,000 loss on the property.
According to the New York Postthe comedian originally purchased the home in December 2020 for $1.2 million and later invested in extensive renovations that significantly increased its overall costs.
The sale, which closed on May 13, took place just a day before news of her split from Hewitt surfaced. The property had gone under contract earlier in April, according to reports.