The name Pete Davidson is familiar to just about everyone; he is the Saturday Night Live comedian who has been linked to many of today's hottest actresses and celebs. Many, however, are uncertain as to the source of the eccentric actor's inspiration and tragedy.
Pete has built quite a reputation for himself over the years, but he couldn't have done it without the help of his loving family. His mother has always had a close relationship with him, and his father was a hero who died when the comedian was only seven.
What changes did Pete make in his life as a result of this tragedy, and how was his life before his father's death?
Who Is Pete Davidson’s Father, Scott Peterson?
The Sun reports that Scott Peterson is a New York City firefighter after earning his history degree from the College of Staten Island. Pete's dad always considered his job as a fireman to be one of the most important in the country.
As a second hijacked plane crashed into the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, the firefighters of Ladder Company 118 rushed to the scene. They made it to the World Trade Center hotel in time to save a large number of people inside before it collapsed.
Pete Davidson's father reportedly always wanted to work as a fireman. Sadly, at the tender age of 33, Scott would lose his life doing what he cherished. The 9/11 terrorist attack claimed nearly 3,000 lives, including his.
Scott was a brave man, at least in the eyes of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, whose goal is to honor and remember America's fallen fire heroes.
Pete's school behavior deteriorated after Scott's death, and he transferred schools three times because he believed the other students were cruel. His mother says he became a "lab rat" for doctors studying the psychological effects of terrorist attacks.
The comedian was able to deal with his father's passing in 2020 when he starred in "The King Of Staten Island," a film he co-wrote and served as one of the executive producers.
Davidson is in the film as the character Scott Carlin. However, Pete appears in the film as a different version of himself. In contrast to Pete, our protagonist Scott never leaves Staten Island (where Davidson was born and raised).
The main character faces the traumatic experiences he's had to endure throughout his entire life. Pete can identify with this because it is similar to his own experiences.
The Truth About Pete Davidson’s Childhood With His Father
While appearing on Kevin Hart's Peacock talk show Hart to Heart, Pete Davidson discussed his childhood with Hart and other comedians. The upcoming Meet Cute star opened up about his life as the son of a 9/11 victim, explaining why his circumstances weren't ideal at the time.
Pete and his family had a fairly normal upbringing, and he reportedly looked up to his father the whole time. However, after the tragedy of September 11, everything changed.
Pete's family included his mother, father, and younger sister, Casey Davidson. Together, they were happy and content until his father's untimely death. After his father died, the comedian claims his seemingly pleasant childhood completely deteriorated, eventually making him a troublesome child.
“My childhood was not great. My dad passed early. Single mom, new sister. I did not handle it great. I was a f*cking nightmare.”
Losing a parent is difficult for anyone, but for the younger Davidson, losing his dad in a terrorist attack added an extra layer of trauma on top of everything else he had to deal with.
The now-former SNL star's pain was evident as he talked about that period in his life. Thankfully, he has been able to use his stand-up comedy as a means of self-support by channeling his pain into it.
Many people have assumed that Pete’s comedic takes on his father’s death show that he doesn’t take it seriously. But according to the comedian, it provides him a means of catharsis to joke about it.
Pete Davidson's Father Inspired Him To Have A Son Of His Own
Pete Davidson often gushes about his fantastic father, stating that he takes much of his inspiration from him.
On Kevin Hart's show, Hart to Heart, Pete talked about his dad and the influence he had on his life. Despite his hardships, Pete hopes to have children of his own someday and raise them just like his father did for him.
"Since my dad died, I was like, 'Oh, I can't wait to have a kid,'" he said, adding that he had previously worried that fatherhood wasn't in his future.
"I don't like saying corny sh*t, the reasoning was like, I don't want a kid to ever feel like how I feel right now," he elaborated, bringing up the passing of his dad as an example. "It wasn't his fault; he passed away. But just to be there so that someone doesn't have to feel like that."
Hart then chimed in, telling Davidson, "That's not super corny—that's the best goddamn thing you could do in life."
"It would be so fun. Dress up the little dude," continued Pete. "That's kind of what I'm just preparing for now, is just trying to be as good as a dude, develop and get better, so when that happens, it's just easier."
The comic seems intent on putting in the time and effort required to become the kind of father he never had. He appeared to be completely prepared for fatherhood.
It appears that Pete Davidson is putting his grief over the loss of his father behind him and focusing on his professional life. His casting in 2022 was confirmed, and the film Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is scheduled for release in June 2023.
Pete Davidson's family has persevered in the absence of a father figure by leaning on each other for strength. They regularly get together to celebrate one another's successes on social media.
The family recently got together to celebrate his sister Casey's graduation at Pace University in New York City, where she graduated from the physician assistant program.
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