Comedian and professional celebrity Pete Davidson recently dropped some truth bombs about hitting the pause button on his Hollywood hustle and how it did wonders for his mental health.
In a hilariously candid interview, Pete, 31, shared that he packed his bags and left New York for greener (or at least quieter) pastures. He decided it was time to slow down, take a breather, and rethink his role in the never-ending circus of fame. Spoiler alert: he’s over being known as the guy with a love life spicier than your grandma’s chili recipe.
“Hollywood Shovel” Therapy
“Yeah, Hollywood hit me upside the head with a shovel,” Pete joked. “Honestly, it was overdue. I’m feeling mentally fantastic these days—like, not-sobbing-in-my-socks fantastic.” He told W that the break gave him some much-needed perspective.
But don’t get it twisted. Pete isn’t planning to fade into obscurity or become the next Bigfoot of Hollywood. He just wants to be known for, you know, actual talent. “I don’t want to be the guy who’s only famous because he’s dated half of Hollywood. That’s not my vibe anymore,” Pete said.
The Celebrity Roast Nobody Asked For
Pete also pointed out the media’s favorite pastime: picking a handful of celebs and dragging them through the mud like it’s an Olympic sport. “For some reason, they picked me,” he said. “It’s like, ‘Hey, look at this guy! He’s funny, talented, and… oh, wait, he’s dating people? Burn him!’”
The constant chatter about his romantic escapades? Yeah, it got loud. Louder than your upstairs neighbors on a Saturday night. But Pete says that weirdly, the media circus was a blessing in disguise. It forced him to step back, reflect, and figure out what really matters—spoiler: it’s not making headlines for holding hands with someone famous.
“Less Is More, Baby”
Early in his career, Pete said he felt the pressure to say yes to everything. Movies, shows, interviews—he was basically the Hollywood version of a buffet. Now? He’s got his eyes on the a la carte menu.
“Christian Bale does a movie every three years, and you’re like, ‘He’s back! Gotta see it!’ Leonardo DiCaprio does one every four years, and it’s like the world stops turning. People need to miss you, man,” Pete explained, channeling his inner sage.
For now, Pete’s happy embracing the “less is more” philosophy. Maybe he’s even plotting a comeback that will have everyone saying, “Wait, was Pete Davidson always this cool?”
Moral of the story? Sometimes you gotta let Hollywood hit you with a shovel to figure out that life’s not just about paparazzi photos and memes. Oh, and dating? Yeah, he’s still doing that—just not for your entertainment.
