Ariana Grande Reacts To Ex-Fiancé Pete Davidson’s Baby News

Ariana Grande has nothing but kind words for her ex-fiancé Pete Davidson amid his exciting new chapter as a soon-to-be dad.

Davidson recently announced that he’s expecting his first child with girlfriend Elsie Hewitt just months after the couple made their whirlwind romance public.

The pregnancy reveal, shared via social media with a cheeky caption, “welp now everyone knows we had sex," featured a shirtless Pete Davidson lovingly cradling Hewitt’s growing baby bump.

While the baby news may have come as a surprise to fans, an insider tells Daily Mail that Grande took it in stride.

“Ariana is happy for Pete,” the source shared. “She doesn’t know Elsie personally, but she believes that Pete becoming a father is exactly what he needs in his life. She thinks he’ll be a great dad.”

Grande and Davidson’s own high-profile romance captured headlines back in 2018 when the pair got engaged just weeks after going public with their relationship. The engagement didn’t last long. The couple split that October, just five months after getting together.

Their breakup came on the heels of the tragic death of Grande’s ex-boyfriend Mac Miller, and sources at the time noted the strain it placed on her relationship with Davidson.

Since then, both stars have moved on. Grande divorced her husband Dalton Gomez in March 2023 and is currently dating her "Wicked" co-star Ethan Slater. Their relationship raised eyebrows after Slater’s split from his wife Lilly Jay, with whom he shares a young son, but both Grande and Slater have denied any allegations of infidelity.

That same source says the comedian is especially committed to fatherhood because of the deep impact losing his own dad had on him. “Everyone knows Pete’s father passed away in 9/11, and Pete will find it important to provide the best childhood possible for his child,” the insider shared.

Davidson has spoken openly in the past about the profound loss of his father, Scott Davidson, a New York City firefighter who died while responding to the World Trade Center during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. That tragic event occurred when Pete was just seven years old, and it has continued to shape his perspective on life.

“Pete is looking to give it his all because he knows more than anyone that nobody is promised tomorrow,” the source added.

As he prepares to welcome his first child, Pete Davidson is embracing a fresh chapter and working hard to turn his life around.

After years of making headlines for his string of high-profile romances and personal struggles, the comedian is said to be in a more grounded place, focused on building a future with girlfriend Elsie Hewitt and becoming the best father he can be.

Over the years, Davidson has been open about his battles with mental health. In 2017, Pete Davidson publicly revealed he had been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD). He described the diagnosis as life-changing, finally offering clarity after years of emotional instability and mood swings.

Furthermore, the comedian has been open about experiencing suicidal thoughts, especially during some of his lowest periods. In 2018, he made a disturbing post on Instagram that prompted concern from fans and even celebrities, leading to a wellness check.

Pete also has had a long history of struggling with substance abuse, particularly with marijuana and other drugs. While he has said that weed was originally used as a form of self-medication, it later contributed to more serious issues.

Now, it seems he's committed to staying healthy, maintaining stability, and creating the kind of loving, secure home life he never had growing up.

As for Davidson, his love life has been a regular topic of conversation in the press. Following his split from Grande, he’s been linked to a long list of Hollywood A-listers, including Kate Beckinsale, Margaret Qualley, Kaia Gerber, Phoebe Dynevor, and Kim Kardashian.

His current girlfriend, model and actress Elsie Hewitt, also has a history of high-profile romances, including Jason Sudeikis, Benny Blanco, and Ryan Phillippe.

Despite their dramatic past, it seems Grande is genuinely supportive of Davidson’s next chapter, and is cheering him on from afar as he prepares for fatherhood.