Introduction
Pete Davidson is an American comedian, actor, and writer known for his deadpan humor, unconventional style, and candid approach to mental health and personal struggles. He gained widespread fame as a cast member on Saturday Night Live and has since built a successful career in stand-up, film, and television while becoming a pop culture figure due to his high-profile relationships.
Career
Early Debut: Started doing stand-up comedy at age 16 in New York clubs. Made his television debut on MTV's Guy Code and appeared on Comedy Central Roasts.
Breakthrough Role: Joined the cast of Saturday Night Live in 2014 at age 20, becoming one of the youngest featured players in SNL history. He stayed on the show until 2022, creating memorable characters and impressions.
Film & Television: Starred in films like The King of Staten Island (2020, semi-autobiographical), Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022), and Meet Cute (2022). Appeared in The Suicide Squad (2021) as Blackguard and voiced characters in animated projects. Starred in the Peacock series Bupkis (2023) as a fictionalized version of himself.
Stand-Up Specials: Released stand-up specials including Alive from New York (2020) and Turbo Fonzarelli (2024) on Netflix.
Recent Work: In 2025–2026, he continued acting in projects like the comedy film Good Bad (2025) and appeared in various guest roles. He has been developing new stand-up material and remains active in comedy clubs and television appearances.
Family Life
Pete Davidson was born on November 16, 1993, in Staten Island, New York. His father, a firefighter, died in the September 11 attacks when Pete was 7 years old. He has openly discussed his struggles with borderline personality disorder, Crohn’s disease, and mental health. He was previously engaged to singer Ariana Grande (2018) and has had high-profile relationships with Kim Kardashian (2021–2022), Madelyn Cline, and others. In 2024–2025, he dated actress Madelyn Cline. As of early 2026, he is single and has no children. He has spoken candidly about therapy, sobriety, and personal growth.
Pete Davidson Net Worth
As of 2026, Pete Davidson's net worth is estimated to be around $3 - 5 million. He has earned primarily through his SNL salary, stand-up specials, film and television roles, endorsements, and comedy tours.
Notable Achievements
- One of the youngest cast members in Saturday Night Live history (joined at age 20 in 2014).
- Starred in and co-wrote the semi-autobiographical film The King of Staten Island (2020).
- Released successful Netflix stand-up specials, including Turbo Fonzarelli (2024).
- Appeared in major films such as The Suicide Squad and Bodies Bodies Bodies.
- Open advocate for mental health awareness, sharing his personal struggles publicly.
- Built a strong comedy career blending self-deprecating humor with sharp observational style.