Pete Davidson Opens Up About His Mother's Emotional Plea That Helped Him Stay Sober
Pete Davidson is speaking honestly about the
emotional moment that helped him commit to sobriety—his mother’s fear of losing
him.
During a recent appearance on "This Past Weekend with Theo Von,"
the former Saturday Night Live star opened
up about the powerful role his mom, Amy Davidson, played in his journey toward
recovery. The 31-year-old comedian discussed how her unwavering support took a
heartbreaking turn during one of his stints in rehab.
"She's always been the most supportive
person in my life," Davidson shared on the podcast. But even her constant
encouragement couldn’t hide how deeply worried she was for her son’s
well-being.
Recalling a phone call that still sticks with
him, Davidson said, "She called me when
I was in rehab and said, ‘My biggest fear is that I’ll watch the news and see
that my son is dead.’”
Those words, Davidson admitted, hit him hard.
"She’s never said anything like that before," he explained.
"She’s always tried to stay positive, no matter what I was going through.
But hearing that—it was different. It was real."
For Davidson, who has been open in the past
about his battles with mental health, substance use, and the pressures of fame,
the call was a turning point. While support from friends and professionals
helped, it was this moment of raw honesty from his mother that made the danger
feel real—and personal.
His relationship with his mother has long been
a major part of his life and comedy. After the death of his father, a
firefighter who died during the 9/11 attacks, Amy raised Pete and his sister as
a single parent on Staten Island. She's remained close with him through the
highs and lows of his public life, including multiple rehab stays and
high-profile relationships.
While Davidson didn’t delve into the specifics
of his current sobriety status, it’s clear that the emotional weight of his
mother’s words continues to stay with him.
Her fear wasn't just about addiction—it was about losing her son entirely. And for Pete Davidson, that was the wake-up call he didn’t know he needed.
