Pete Davidson

Pete Davidson—yeah, the guy with that unmistakable Staten Island edge—has been cracking up audiences on Saturday Night Live since 2014. Born and bred in New York, Pete’s got a backstory that really hits you in the gut. His dad, Scott, was a firefighter who lost his life during the 9/11 attacks. That kind of tragedy? It shapes you, no doubt, and you can see bits of it in Pete’s dark, self-deprecating humor. His mom, Amy, raised him after that, keeping things together while Pete bounced around Catholic schools like St. Joseph High. Before he ever set foot on the SNL stage, Pete hustled hard. He popped up on Wild 'N Out—a total madhouse if you’ve ever watched it—then dropped into late-night with Jimmy Kimmel Live! and got some screen time on Guy Code. He even showed up in School Dance, that flick from 2014. Dude was everywhere, grinding it out, not exactly getting handed anything on a silver platter. What makes Pete stand out isn’t just his timing or those tattoos—it’s the way he mixes raw honesty with goofy, off-the-wall bits. He’s not afraid to roast himself, his love life, or basically anything taboo. Some people love him, some just don’t get it, but honestly, that’s kinda the point. He’s got this vibe, like he’s just some regular guy who wandered onto the SNL set and decided to spill his guts on live TV. That’s Pete: messy, weird, and totally unforgettable.