Pete Davidson has stated that he is burning off layers of skin to remove 200 of his “dumbest tattoos,” which include homage to his famous ex-girlfriends, a depiction of Hilary Clinton, and a Spongebob Squarepants caricature. Recently, the comedian stripped it all off and made a stunning revelation, introducing fans to his new look as the “Official Boyfriend” of “beautiful and talented women everywhere.”
Pete Davidson, well-known for his huge tattoo collection, has spent years and over $200,000 removing memories from his flesh. While the 31-year-old Saturday Night Live star enjoys his tattoos, he admits that his body art has become a hindrance to his growing acting career. His tattoo removal journey symbolizes a huge shift in his image, as he transitions from a rebellious, inked-up comedian to a more sophisticated Hollywood actor.
“I honestly never thought I’d get the opportunity to act, and I love it a lot,” Davidson told Late Night presenter Seth Meyers, adding that his Hollywood career influenced his choice to remove the majority of the tattoos. “It takes around three hours to cover all of your tattoos, so you should arrive at least three hours early. For some reason, people in movies don’t have many of them.”
‘Dumbest Tattoos’ Davidson began getting tattoos in his teens, and his skin has since become the canvas for almost 200 pieces of artwork. According to People, his corpse has tributes to his father, a fireman who died on 9/11, photos of Hilary Clinton and the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg, DoodleBob from SpongeBob, and a New York State driver’s license.
He also has tattoos of Harry Potter, Saturday Night Live, and even his ex-girlfriends, including Kim Kardashian and Ariana Grande. “I made a lot of those decisions before rehab, so I have the dumbest tattoos,” the Bodies Bodies Bodies singer told the Tonight Show host, Jimmy Fallon. “I got a collection of cartoons smoking blunts like a Muppet smoking a blunt, the Tootsie Pop owl smoking a blunt.”
‘It is dreadful.’ According to E! News, Davidson was inspired by sobriety to have his tattoos laser erased, but he stated that it will take some time – perhaps by the time he is 40. And he reveals that the process is not easy, with each tattoo requiring at least seven sessions. “If it’s black and white, it’s a little easier,” the Transformers: Rise of the Beasts star explained. “But if it’s a color tattoo, it takes forever.”
When Fallon was asked about the “horrible” laser procedure, he responded, “They have to burn off a layer of your skin, and then it has to heal for six to eight weeks, and you can’t go out in the sun.” Then you have to do it like 12 more times. “Really think about that Game of Thrones tattoo you’ve been thinking about getting,” he joked to the audience, emphasizing that laser removal is significantly more painful than tattooing.
‘Official Boyfriend’ The King of Staten Island actor made his big reveal in a picture shoot as the “Official Boyfriend” for a campaign with Reformation, a sustainable clothing brand. Davidson appears in a three-minute ad, where he is introduced as a supportive spouse who patiently waits outside the fitting room as women try on ensembles. While the campaign itself is lovely, the stunning photographs on Reformation’s website have truly stolen the show.
In the photos, the SNL alum is topless or wearing minimal clothing, revealing an almost ink-free torso. This is a significant turnaround for Davidson, who stated that he is “trying to be an adult.” And based on his comfortable, confident stances in the new ad, the celebrity appears to be enjoying his new look. Pete Davidson’s tattoo removal journey is more than just an aesthetic makeover; it reflects his evolving career and personal development. While fans may miss his characteristic inked-up look, Davidson is still the same comedian at heart.