Elsie Hewitt Confirms She Is Parenting 'On Her Own' Following Recent Split From Pete Davidson
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27-year-old model and actress Elsie Hewitt has opened up about her current parenting arrangements in a candid Q&A with fans on her Instagram Stories, confirming that she is raising her newborn baby "on her own" just two months after her split from former Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson was made public.
Hewitt and Davidson first sparked romance rumors in late 2023, when they were spotted on multiple low-key dates around Los Angeles. The pair kept their relationship largely private, avoiding red carpet appearances and rarely mentioning each other on social media, until they confirmed they were expecting their first child together in March 2024. Their son was born in early May 2024, with sources close to the couple saying at the time that they were "over the moon" and focused on adjusting to life as new parents.
News of their split broke in mid-June 2024, with representatives for both stars releasing a joint statement saying the breakup was amicable, and that "the wellbeing of their child remains the top priority for both of them." However, Hewitt’s recent comments have clarified that she is handling all parenting duties independently at this point. When a fan asked her directly if she was raising her son as a single parent, Hewitt replied plainly: "Yep, I’m parenting on my own right now. I’m not asking for anything from anyone, I just want to keep my baby’s life as calm and stable as possible, away from all the noise."
She also shut down widespread online rumors that Davidson was paying five-figure monthly child support payments, noting that she was covering all childcare and living costs for her son on her own, with support from her close family and group of long-time friends. Hewitt added that she has chosen not to speak negatively about Davidson publicly, as she does not want their son to see any negative coverage of either of his parents when he is older. She also asked fans and media outlets to respect her family’s privacy, and avoid sharing photos of her son online without her permission.
Industry insiders note that Davidson has not publicly addressed the split or Hewitt’s comments as of press time, and has been keeping a low profile in New York City while working on upcoming comedy projects.
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As a single mom who raised my daughter on my own from birth, I have so much respect for how Elsie is handling this. She’s not chasing clout or bashing Pete to get headlines, she’s just focused on giving her baby a peaceful life. Good for her.
Is anyone actually surprised? Pete has a long track record of short, high-profile relationships and never seems to stick around long term. I hope Elsie has all the support she needs, the newborn phase is hard enough without going through a breakup at the same time.
I don’t get why everyone is so quick to pick sides here. If Elsie is happy parenting on her own right now, that’s all that matters. Co-parenting with a celebrity who’s constantly in the tabloids probably would have brought way more chaos to her baby’s life anyway.
Wait, their baby is only two months old? I can’t even imagine how exhausting that must be, dealing with postpartum recovery, a newborn, and a public breakup all at once. She seems so grounded, I wish her and her little one nothing but the best.