Pete Davidson's Bold Move: New Tattoo Emerges During Painful Removal Process

Pete Davidson recently showcased a new tattoo honoring his daughter during an appearance at CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas. This comes after investing significant time and money into removing many of his previous tattoos.

New Tattoo for Daughter

The former "Saturday Night Live" star was seen with his four-month-old daughter's name tattooed near his ear. Davidson, 32, welcomed Scottie with girlfriend Elsie Hewitt in December 2025. He showed off this meaningful ink as he promoted his upcoming film "How to Rob a Bank."

Tattoo Removal Journey

Davidson has been undergoing tattoo removal since 2021, spending reportedly over $200,000 on the process. He had previously shared plans to keep only a few tattoos due to the lengthy and painful removal procedures.

The comedian described the removal as more painful than getting the tattoos themselves, detailing a process that involves burning off layers of skin.

Reflections on Past Tattoos

Davidson's earlier tattoos included tributes to ex-girlfriends like Kim Kardashian and Ariana Grande, as well as a Hillary Clinton portrait he intends to keep. Reflecting on his past, he mentioned that the old tattoos reminded him of a difficult period in his life.

He humorously advised against impulsive tattoo decisions, suggesting people think carefully before getting something permanent like a "Game of Thrones" tattoo.

Despite past regrets, Davidson remains open to adding meaningful new ink, focusing on personal and positive expressions through body art.