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Pete Davidson Says Call From His Mom in Rehab Spurred His Sobriety

He recounts the moment on Theo Von's podcast, linking it to impending fatherhood.

Overview

  • Davidson said his mother told him her biggest fear was turning on the news to learn he had died, a message she delivered during a call while he was in rehab.
  • He said he has been sober for more than a year after multiple rehab stints, crediting family and friends for standing by him.
  • The comedian described realizing his drug use and behavior were driving away people he loved, which pushed him to seek help.
  • He cited his father's death on 9/11 as a factor in his resolve, saying he would not put his mother through another loss.
  • Davidson and model Elsie Hewitt are expecting their first child, which he said would not have been possible before he got sober.