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Pete Davidson Says Mom's Rehab Call Spurred Sobriety in Candid Podcast Interview

He links the turnaround to plans for fatherhood with partner Elsie Hewitt.

Overview

  • On Theo Von's This Past Weekend podcast, Davidson recalled his mother telling him her biggest fear was seeing news that her son had died.
  • He said the message "killed" him and led to a vow of "can’t die until she’s dead," which he credits with motivating his recovery.
  • Davidson reported being sober for more than a year and noted loved ones stood by him despite past destructive behavior.
  • He is expecting his first child with Elsie Hewitt and said becoming a parent would not have been possible before getting clean.
  • Context for his recovery includes entering rehab in 2023, a wellness facility stay in July 2024, ongoing therapy, and tattoo removal as part of a fresh start.