Pete Davidson has been pretty open about his mental health and how stepping away from the Hollywood spotlight has given him the time and space to find balance. In a recent interview, the 31-year-old comedian shared that he’d moved to a new place outside of New York, giving himself the chance to slow down and take a break from the relentless pace of his career.
Davidson has long been a fixture in the celebrity world, often making headlines not just for his comedy, but also for his high-profile relationships. But, as he admits, the constant media attention started to wear on him. “Luckily, I got hit on the face with the Hollywood shovel. It was a long time coming, and I needed it. I’m very happy where I am right now, mentally,” he told W magazine.
For Pete, the pressure of living up to the public’s perception of him was difficult to shake. “I don’t want to be this f-cking loser who just dates people. That’s not who I am,” he explained. “But people hate celebrities now. The media takes a handful of celebs every couple of years, and they just destroy them. For some reason, I’m one of the people they chose to go after.”
Being constantly defined by his love life led to a shift in his mindset. Pete admits that for a while, the idea of being famous only for his relationships “was very loud in my head.” But looking back, he now sees it as an opportunity for growth. “It was actually, in a way, a blessing, because it allowed me to take a step back and evaluate things.”
Earlier in his career, the pressure to accept every opportunity was overwhelming. As Pete reflected on the fast-paced start to his career, he realized that he didn’t have to say yes to everything. “Now I’m older and wiser, and I’m realizing that less is more. Like Christian Bale. He does one movie every two, three years, but you go f-cking see it. Leo [Leonardo DiCaprio] does one movie every four years, but it’s the biggest thing in the world. It’s because you miss them. People have to miss you.”
In his own words, Pete is now at a place where he can focus on doing good work, and that’s exactly what he plans to keep doing moving forward.
