Elsie’s Solo Baby Care Claim Leaves Pete Davidson Blindsided
Pete Davidson is blindsided by Elsie Hewitt’s solo-parenting claim after their split, as a source says he’s fully supporting her and the baby and remains actively involved.
So, this got messy fast: Elsie Hewitt told the internet she is raising her and Pete Davidson's baby by herself. Pete's camp says that is not the case at all. Here is what actually happened, what each side is saying, and where things stand now.
What Elsie said this weekend
On Saturday, May 16, Elsie, 30, posted a TikTok reacting to paparazzi shots of her in New York City the day before, pushing her and Pete's daughter, Scottie, in a stroller. She joked about not leaving the house looking her best because, well, newborn life, then pivoted to the real point: she has a baby to care for, she has to work and make money, and she is doing it on her own. When a commenter asked if she meant financially on her own, she replied, 'I am :)' — a comment that appears to have been deleted since.
Pete's side does not match that
According to a source close to Pete who spoke to Us Weekly, he was blindsided by Elsie's framing. The source says Pete, 32, is very present in Scottie's life and is fully covering costs for both the baby and Elsie — including Elsie's rent and health insurance — and wants the best for her. Per the source, Elsie's posts caught everyone around them off guard because, in their view, they are just not true. Reps for both have been asked for comment.
Where the relationship is at
Us Weekly recently confirmed Pete and Elsie have split after roughly a year together. Another insider says they are still sorting out the details of the breakup. They tried to make it work, but having a baby together while still getting to know each other added a lot of stress. Both have adjusted their schedules for the baby, and while they are rooting for each other, the same insider says a romantic reunion is very unlikely. The plan now is to co-parent and focus on their daughter.
The backstory (quick hits)
- March 2025: Pete and Elsie are first linked.
- July 2025: They announce they are expecting.
- December 2025: They welcome their daughter, Scottie, named after Pete's father, a firefighter who died responding to the September 11, 2001 attacks.
- January 2026: About a month after Scottie arrives, Pete talks about how fatherhood has reset his priorities.
- Friday, May 15, 2026: Paparazzi photos show Elsie out with Scottie in NYC.
- Saturday, May 16, 2026: Elsie posts her TikTok saying she is doing it on her own.
How Pete has talked about being a dad
'The best thing I've been telling people is [that Scottie is] the biggest gift. Nothing else matters as much or intensely, like career, activities, hanging out with people [or] what do people think of me, that sort of s***. I still want to do cool stuff, but it's like, 'Well, how long do I have to be away?' Or 'Is this worth being away?''
Bottom line: Elsie went public with a version of events that suggests she is soloing this. Pete's side is adamant he is hands-on and paying for everything, down to her rent and health insurance. Given the timing — a breakup, a new baby, and a lot of eyes on them — expect more clarifying statements ahead. In the meantime, both camps say co-parenting is the priority.