Pete Davidson, the famed comedian, recently distanced himself from the spotlight to find his inner tranquility. At the age of 31, Davidson bid adieu to the iconic comedy platform ‘Saturday Night Live’ in 2022, after an impressive eight-year stint. In a surprising turn of events, he now occupies the role of creative director for the sock brand, Doublesoul.
Davidson’s decision to retreat from the chaos of Hollywood was influenced, in part, by the unfavorable media attention he garnered due to his relationships with notable personalities like Ariana Grande and Kim Kardashian. His goal, as he expressed, is to be recognized for his talents, not his personal life. Whether it be film, stand-up comedy, philanthropy, or business, these are the spheres where Davidson wishes to make his mark.
Davidson used to feel compelled to accept any opportunity that knock on his door during the initial phase of his career. However, over the years, his perception of this has evolved and matured. He enlightened on the fact that media tends to pick handful of stars every few years to smear their reputation, and he, regrettably, found himself on that list.
In his words, it felt like an unwarranted tussle being amongst the celebrities whom they targeted. But every cloud has a silver lining. The excessive attention and criticism, while harsh, allowed Davidson an opportunity to press pause, reflect and question his own values and aspirations.
The questions that enriched his introspection included: What is it that you truly aspire to be? What defines you as an individual? Being a native of Staten Island, where his journey to become a stand-up comedian commenced, he always deemed any opportunity that came by virtue of his stand-up career as nothing short of a miracle.
A noteworthy development in his recent life events includes the cancellation of a few stand-up gigs that were scheduled in July. Instead of performing on stage and making the audience laugh, he opted to prioritize his wellbeing, checking himself into a wellness center.