Pete Davidson leaves Hollywood to be a sock designer
After reportedly walking out of rehab, Pete Davidson says he has found peace by taking a step away from the limelight. The 31-year-old comedian who is best known for his prolific eight-season run on “Saturday Night Live”, told W Magazine that he no longer wants to be a celebrity and has officially become a sock designer for the brand Doublesoul.
"Happy where I am"
Davidson explained that his decision to step back from Hollywood was partly motivated by the negative press from his series of high-profile relationships with celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Ariana Grande.
“Luckily, I got hit on the face with the Hollywood shovel,” he told W. He expressed that it was a long time coming and he in fact, needed it. "I’m very happy where I am right now, mentally," he added.
He went on to say that he wants to be known for doing “good work,” in films, standup, charity, or business and hopes to shed his dating reputation. “That’s when I want to be seen. I don’t want to be this f** loser who just dates people. That’s not who I am," he said.
Pete Davidson on his new creative director role:
— W Magazine (@wmag) December 12, 2024
“I like to be behind the scenes. I’m not a big fan of celebs pushing stuff on people. It’s a big turnoff. To be behind any brand, you have to be super delicate and precise.” pic.twitter.com/pxOPEHVbfm
He further explained that early in his career he felt pressured into accepting every opportunity that came his way. However, he feels he has matured and become wiser in his career. Nevertheless, his career has helped him gain immense fame and an impressive fortune as well.
Pete Davidson, an American comedian, boasts a net worth of $4 million as per Celebrity Net Worth. From $2 million in 2018 to $4 million in 2024, Pete has worked smartly to increase his earnings by four times. His prominent claim to fame arises from his role as a showcased comedian on "Saturday Night Live," where he earned distinction as the youngest cast member during the 40th season.
Among many current projects, Pete is reportedly earning $500k per episode for his new show Bupkis on Peacock, as per Variety, which adds a considerable amount to his soaring net worth.
At the age of 16, Davidson had his first taste of stand-up comedy at a Staten Island bowling alley. He later appeared on the MTV comedy series "Failosophy" for his earliest onscreen role. Moving forward, he made appearances on various reality programs before gaining recognition with his televised stand-up on "Gotham Comedy Live", a Comedy Central show spotlighting emerging comedians. Further stand-up appearances followed, along with a brief stint on "Brooklyn Nine-Nine", until he eventually secured a spot as a cast member on "Saturday Night Live" (SNL).
It has been known that SNL's highest-paid cast members are reportedly paid around $25K per episode. Pete being the top member would have 'likely' taken roughly $500,000 or half a million per year, as per Cosmopolitan.
His SNL debut took place on the 40th-season premiere on September 27, 2014. Remarkably, at just 20 years old, he became one of the youngest cast members in the show's history and the firstborn in the '90s. Throughout his debut season.
He's known for his relatable humor and fearlessly tackling sensitive and taboo topics, even those closely connected to his own life and emotions, like the 9/11 attacks. By the end of SNL's 44th season, critics from The Washington Post hailed Davidson as the breakout star and the most memorable performer of the season.
