Pete Davidson has taken a step back from his tattoo removal journey for a heartwarming reason.
The Saturday Night Live alum, who has spent years working on removing his tattoos, recently debuted a new, subtle tattoo on the side of his face in honor of his daughter, Scottie, born in December 2025 to Davidson and his girlfriend, Elsie Hewitt.
The new tattoo, a small black ink design reading “Scottie” in vertical letters, was revealed during an appearance at CinemaCon. Positioned discreetly between his beard and ear, the tattoo reflects the comedian’s deep love for his baby girl.
Davidson, who has openly embraced fatherhood, shared his excitement with People last month, calling the experience “exhausting, rewarding, and cute.” He also expressed how lucky he feels to have Elsie by his side as a mother to their child. “Dad life is f–king awesome,” he said. “And I’m very lucky because Elsie is a fantastic mom.”
The 32-year-old actor and comedian also spoke about his newfound protective instincts as a father. “You have this overly protective… if one paparazzi guy pops out, I’m going to f–king beat the living s–t out of him,” Davidson joked, adding that his fatherly instincts have made him feel more “primal.”
This new tattoo marks a significant moment for Davidson, especially given that he’s in the midst of a long and painful tattoo removal process. The star, who has spent years covering his body with tattoos, explained in a 2025 interview that he’s in the process of removing them to improve his mental health.
“I used to be a drug addict, I was a sad person, and I felt ugly and that I needed to be covered up,” Davidson said. “Now, I’m just removing them and starting fresh because that’s what I think works best for me and for my brain.”
Although the tattoo removal process has been difficult, Davidson hasn’t been shy about the pain it causes. “It’s pretty horrible,” he admitted. “It’s like putting your arm on a grill and burning off a layer… and then you gotta do maintenance and let it heal properly.” Despite the challenges, he is committed to the journey for his own well-being.
