Review Pete Davidson’s past relationships, such as his previous engagement to Ariana Grande, his dating history with Kim Kardashian, and his relationship with Elsie Hewitt.
Pete Davidsongained recognition as the youthful, millennial member of the castSaturday Night Live. For years, he has caused the internet to crash with his comedy specials,SNL drawings and garnered well-deserved recognition for his performances in movies such asThe King of Staten Island. However, with all this success comes a significant amount of attention — particularly regarding Pete’s romantic relationships. From his brief engagement toAriana Grande to his prominent relationship withKim Kardashian to his short but passionate affairs withKate Beckinsale, Kaia Gerber, Phoebe Dynevor and Emily Ratajkowski, Pete has built a reputation as one of the most in-demand bachelors in Hollywood.
At the beginning of 2023, Pete started seeing someone.Chase Sui Wonders, his co-actor in the 2022 horror-comedyBodies Bodies Bodies. Their romance intensified as the weather warmed, with their love enduring through the winter and into the spring. However, an article published on August 24, 2023, stated that the relationship concluded after just a year of dating. He was subsequently reported to have been romantically connected toOuter Banks star Madelyn Cline
Currently, Pete is in a serious relationship with his girlfriend, who is a model and actress.Elsie Hewitt! Their relationship became public in March 2025, and Elsie revealed that she and Pete are expecting a child together.
For many years, Pete’s relationships have been covered extensively in the media. Examine the women Pete has been involved with during his career.
Carly Aquilino
Pete’s first notable relationship started in 2015 when he began seeing another comedian.Carly Aquilino of MTV’s Girl Code. 2015 was a significant year for Pete, who was relishing his second season onSNL. The couple didn’t really generate much media attention for events in their relationship or their later breakup during the year. The two have maintained a quite cordial, positive relationship since their separation. Carly appeared in the 2020 filmThe King of Staten Island, which Pete is leading. She also posted on Instagram on June 11 to express gratitude to Pete and the directorJudd Apatowfor the chance to be involved in the project.
Cazzie David
After his breakup with Carly, Pete was in a nearly two-year relationship withCazzie David. Cazzie is the daughter of a comedianLarry David, who’s appeared on SNLmultiple times. The two started dating around May 2016. In a recently released interview withThe Los Angeles Times, Cazzie mentioned that the previous couple was “infatuated” with each other. However, Cazzie admitted that she “found it difficult to convince him that she truly loved him.”
The couple separated in early 2018, but Cazzie confessed that she instantly regretted her choice. The author disclosed that she attempted to reach out to Pete, and when he finally replied, he told her that he was “happier than he had ever been” and ended their relationship permanently via text. Pete swiftly moved on to his new relationship, which will be discussed further below. However, the public aspect of his subsequent romance was something Cazzie found particularly difficult to cope with.
“It was a significant moment in my life. And documenting it has led to a lot of anxiety, particularly because I often mention how I despise the attention it generated. Why would I draw more attention to myself by writing about it? But there’s nothing that could be worse than what I’ve already gone through,” she explained.
Ariana Grande
In May 2018, Ariana Grandeand Pete made their relationship public. The two had known each other for several years, as Ari appeared onSNLas the musical performer in 2016, during Pete’s initial seasons on the variety sketch program. They became engaged in June 2018 after only a few weeks of dating. On Ari’s albumSweetener,She composed a song titled “Pete Davidson” in honor of Pete. The two also appeared together on multiple red carpets, and Pete was present to support her at various award events.
By October 2018, Pete and Ari had broken off their engagement. The relationship concluded approximately one month following the passing of Ari’s ex-boyfriend,Mac Miller, drawing even more attention to the young pop star. Ari, however, faced the surprising separation and channeled her emotions into her music to cope with the heartbreak. Her 2019 albumThank U, NextMentioned Pete several times.
In the title track and single “Thank U, Next,” Ari sings, “Even almost got married/ And for Pete I’m so thankful,” alluding to theSNLcast member. For his part, Pete only held warm feelings toward his former fiancée. He even took time duringSNL’sA “Weekend Update” segment was dedicated to sending her well wishes. “She’s a remarkable, resilient individual, and I truly hope she experiences all the joy the world has to offer,” he mentioned in the November 2018 episode.
Kate Beckinsale
Pete kicked off 2019 with a fresh romance. He began seeing an actressKate Beckinsale, who is approximately 20 years older than Pete. The two were seen together at multiple events, including a basketball game where a picture of them kissing next toQueer Eye’s Antoni Porowskibecame popular and even received meme attention. While they were together, Kate also mentioned their relationship in an interview withThe Los Angeles Times.
“I’ve never been in this situation before — I’ve never dated someone who has their own set of troubles,” she said in March 2019. “It’s all very surprising and something I need to adjust to. I believe if you liked the person less, you would walk away. If that was the main focus of the relationship, there would be an issue. But it isn’t.” The couple broke up one month later, in April 2019.
Margaret Qualley
Towards the end of the 2019 summer, Pete started a relationshipOnce Upon a Time… in Hollywood actress Margaret QualleyIn September, the couple was seen together on a date night in Venice. However, their relationship didn’t last long. Margaret and Pete were together for just two months before they broke up in October 2019.
Kaia Gerber
One month following his separation from Margaret, Pete began seeing a model.Kaia Gerber. The former pair was initially seen on several casual outings before they grew more at ease expressing their affection in public. However, the relationship did not last long. The two parted ways by January 2020. The comedian, nevertheless, held only positive feelings toward Kaia.
During an interview in February withCharlamagne tha God, Pete admitted that before their separation, he was “going through a lot.” Pete also mentioned about Kaia that she is “beautiful, smarter than me… If anyone was concerned that I was too smart or ahead of her, they don’t need to be at all. She was much, much smarter than I was.”
Phoebe Dynevor
In early 2021, Pete Davidson found himself once more at the center of romantic speculation. TheSNL comedian was “spending time” withBridgerton star Phoebe DynevorIn her hometown of Altrincham, Greater Manchester, on March 21, Pete was seen around the UK town and took photos with fans. A month prior, Phoebe was said to have spent time with Pete in Brooklyn while she was filming for TVLand’sYounger.
The two did not immediately address the rumors, but a teenage British student reported that she saw Pete and Phoebe “holding hands, hugging, and acting like a couple.” She also mentioned they “looked like they were in a relationship and seemed happy… I hadn’t heard anything about Pete being with Phoebe, but when I saw them together, I thought, ‘Maybe they are?’… I ran down the road to catch up with them and asked if he was Pete Davidson, and he responded with an English accent and joked that he was trying to trick everyone into thinking he’s English. He seemed very happy and didn’t mind me taking a photo with him.”
In July, they were spotted embracing and holding hands in the audience during a Wimbledon game, but they went their separate ways in August 2021. A source revealedThe Sun, “Pete and Phoebe’s relationship developed quickly and from the beginning, both were fully dedicated. However, as time has gone on, it has become clear that it will be challenging to make this work. It was exciting while it lasted, and they both have strong feelings for each other. However, the distance has created difficulties. Their friends believe they are a great pair, but the distance has made it impossible to sustain. They had a good time and will stay close, but unless there is a major change, their relationship won’t improve.”
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashianand Pete gained attention when their relationship began. Rumors of a connection between them first emerged in the fall of 2021, following photos of them holding hands on a rollercoaster during a visit to Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California. They collaborated when she hostedSaturday Night Livethat October, and they appeared to have enjoyed their double date withKourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker at the amusement park.
Pete later took Kim to a private rooftop dinner in Staten Island on November 2, 2021, according to sources.Page Six. Pete organized a dinner on the rooftop in secret,” a restaurant insider said to the publication. “It was only the two of them.
After the amusement park trip, the two were always together, taking vacations and showing a lot of affection in public. However, their relationship didn’t last, and they broke up after nine months. The separation happened during the week of August 5, according to a source close to Kim.Muara Digital Team.
Emily Ratajkowski
Just months after Pete left the SKIMS founder, a report surfaced in November 2022 suggesting that Pete is now dating Emily Ratajkowski. “Pete and Emily have been communicating for a few months,” an insider reportedly said.Us WeeklyOn November 14, they added, noting that the pair is “in the very early stages, but both really like each other.” Pete’s comedic nature apparently contributed to the growing interest. “Pete makes Emily laugh, and he admires how smart she is,” the source reportedly mentioned.
In 2022, Emily separated from her husband of four years in July,Sebastian Bear-McClard, with whom she has a childSylvester Apollo, 1. She and Pete went their separate ways in December 2022.
Chase Sui Wonders
Pete and Chase Sui Wonders Began generating relationship speculation in December 2022 when they went to a New York Rangers match at Madison Square Garden. The speculation grew when she was seen at his New York City residence a few days later. The pair was captured embracing while waiting for takeout at Brooklyn’s Baba’s Perogies just after the New Year. Soon after, the two took a walk together in Manhattan.
At the end of January, they left behind the cold weather in New York City for a vacation in Hawaii. While Pete and his new girlfriend were on their trip, photographers snapped them kissing intensely, which strongly suggested their relationship. In another series of pictures, Pete was seen grabbing Chase’s backside as they kissed during a tropical hike.
From that point on, it was a question of where Chase and Pete would share a kiss next. The couple exchanged affection during a NASCAR event in Daytona. Photos released in early March captured them kissing during a second trip to Hawaii. Following this vacation, the two were involved in a dangerous accident when Pete crashed his car into a house in Beverly Hills.
Pete got Martha Stewart’sapproval in April when he and Chase Sui Wonders visited her. “They were exploring our lovely town of Bedford,” Martha captioned the photo of them together. “I gave them a tour of the farm and inside the winter house where the Easter Bunnies were preparing for Sunday. A very adorable pair!!!!”
During his relationship with Chase Sui Wonders, Pete discussed how having his private life exposed to the public affected him. “I’m in my 20s, and I’ve dated people,” he mentioned on theReal Ones With Jon Berthnalpodcast. “And for some reason, that’s very bizarre and intriguing to people. I don’t believe it’s fascinating.”
He also mentioned how his love life was being ridiculed onSaturday Night Life struck hard. “When it’s your own show, and I’m sitting in the back watching the cold open, and it’s topical political humor or something else in the culture, and they’re mocking you… and then you have to walk out and do a sketch and hit your mark,” he said. “The show just made fun of you, so why would they laugh at you? They just attacked you!”
Pete explained that he had affection for the people he collaborated with, yet the environment was sometimes perplexing and frequently affected his mindset. “It was a really tough experience,” Pete mentioned. “You feel uncertain. You feel like you’re not important.”
In August 2023, two months following Pete’s reported entry into rehab for PTSD, a report suggested he and Chase had ended their relationship after being together for less than a year. “He’s single again,” a source revealed.Peoplefor the report dated August 24. “He is out and about and feeling great.”
Madelyn Cline
On September 22, 2023, only a few weeks following the announcement of his breakup with Chase,Us Weekly reported that Pete has started a romantic relationship withOuter Banksbeauty Madelyn Cline. “Pete and Madelyn are in a relationship,” an insider told the publication. “They spent the night at the Beverly Hills Hotel and had breakfast there the following morning,” the insider revealed, noting that, “They were very discreet and kept it simple, wearing baseball caps.”
Days later, Peoplereported that Madelyn and Pete spent time in Las Vegas as a couple.
Elsie Hewitt
In March 2025, images of Pete and Elsie circulated online following their beach outing in Florida. The couple maintained a private relationship until they appeared together on the red carpet in May. Two months later, in July, Elsie revealed she was expecting their first child.
During an August 13 appearance onThe Breakfast Club, Pete spoke openly about the difficulties of experiencing love in the public eye, confessing he feels remorseful about the attention Elsie is now receiving.
I feel bad for my girl because I bring a lot of trouble,” he said. “She’s a very private person and she’s the one doing all the work. It’s supposed to be a beautiful experience.
Pete mentioned that although Elsie has never expressed any complaints, he finds it difficult to accept that he has interfered with what should have been a perfect pregnancy for her. “She’s never made me feel this way or said anything,” he explained, “but I feel extremely guilty and awful because I couldn’t let her experience the ideal pregnancy that most women are able to have and appreciate.”
