Pete Davidson Jokes About Watching Porn as a New Dad

The comedian says it's 'hard to watch' adult content with his newborn daughter around.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 9:09pm

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In a recent comedy show in Las Vegas, Pete Davidson joked about the challenges of watching porn as a new father. Davidson, who recently welcomed a baby girl with girlfriend Elsie Hewitt, said it's now 'hard to watch porn' in front of his daughter, but added that he still 'powers through' it.

Why it matters

Davidson's candid comments about the realities of fatherhood provide a humorous and relatable perspective that many new parents can likely identify with. As a high-profile celebrity, his willingness to openly discuss the adjustments of becoming a 'girl dad' helps normalize the experience.

The details

During his set at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, Davidson told the audience that becoming a father to his daughter Scottie Rose, born in December 2025, has complicated his ability to enjoy one of his previous pastimes - watching adult content. He joked that it's 'hard to watch porn' now that he has a young child, but admitted he still 'powers through' it.

  • Pete Davidson and girlfriend Elsie Hewitt welcomed their daughter Scottie Rose in December 2025.
  • Davidson performed the comedy show in Las Vegas on April 12, 2026, about 5 months after Scottie's birth.

The players

Pete Davidson

An American comedian, actor, and television personality who recently became a first-time father.

Elsie Hewitt

Pete Davidson's girlfriend, with whom he welcomed a daughter named Scottie Rose in December 2025.

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What they’re saying

“It's a lot of fun.”

— Pete Davidson, Comedian

“I still did. I power through.”

— Pete Davidson, Comedian

“It's now 'hard to watch porn ... in front of her'.”

— Pete Davidson, Comedian

The takeaway

Davidson's candid and humorous commentary about the challenges of fatherhood provides a relatable perspective that many new parents can likely identify with, helping to normalize the experience of adjusting to life with a newborn.