As Pete Davidson (32) prepares to welcome his first child—a daughter named Scottie Rose Hewitt Davidson, born December 12, 2025—with girlfriend Elsie Hewitt (29), the comedian has been seeking wisdom from close friend Machine Gun Kelly (35, real name Colson Baker).
In recent interviews, including one with PEOPLE magazine amid his eBay partnership for a custom “dad van,” Davidson praised MGK as an inspiring father figure. He highlighted a heartfelt piece of advice from the musician: “You’re the first person in the kid’s life, so they will always love you.”
Davidson called this perspective “deeply moving,” noting it captures a unique, unconditional bond in parenthood.
Longtime Friendship and Shared Dad Vibes
The two have been close since meeting on Wild ‘N Out in 2017 and bonding further on the 2019 film The Dirt. Davidson has repeatedly called MGK “the best dad ever,” citing how he flies to Cleveland regularly for his teenage daughter Casie’s volleyball games and prioritizes time with his younger child.
Earlier in 2025, while expecting, Davidson shared MGK’s enthusiasm: “It’s his favorite thing. And he’s like, ‘This is going to be your favorite thing.’” He even looked forward to “awesome play dates” between their kids.
MGK is dad to 16-year-old Casie (with ex Emma Cannon) and an 8-month-old (with ex Megan Fox).
Davidson’s Journey to Fatherhood
The couple announced their pregnancy in July 2025, with Davidson often expressing it’s been his “dream forever.” Their daughter Scottie Rose’s name honors Pete’s late father, firefighter Scott Davidson, who died on 9/11, and Elsie’s middle name.
Now officially a girl dad, Davidson has also turned to his mom Amy for primary advice, crediting her for raising him and his sister as a single parent.
From pre-baby excitement to post-birth joy, Davidson’s bromance with MGK continues to provide heartfelt support in this new chapter.
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