Pete Davidson Says He Doesn’t ‘Like’ His Grandfather

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At the recent North to Shore comedy festival held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on June 27, 2025, Pete Davidson shared insights about his challenging bond with his grandfather during his stand-up performance. Jon Stewart and John Mulaney were also part of this event.

To clarify, Davidson revealed details about the equation he and his grandfather collaborated on. This is the information that has been gathered so far.

Pete Davidson talks about his grandfather

At the North to Shore Festival, the star of “The King of Staten Island” stepped onto the stage to recount tales from his youth. Additionally, he spoke candidly about his connection with his ailing grandfather – his mother Amy’s father.

Pete Davidson shared with audiences that he doesn’t have a very tight bond with his maternal grandpa, but he does have a strong connection with his paternal grandpa, Steve Davidson. It’s worth mentioning that Steve Davidson appeared in a supporting role in the movie, The King of Staten Island, which Pete is associated with.

In a recent statement, the actor from “Meet Cute” claimed that his maternal grandfather was physically abusive towards him, expressing continued disapproval. The 31-year-old comedian went on to characterize his grandfather as traditional and Irish in nature. Davidson humorously compared his grandfather’s ethnicity to old Irish Jews, saying they’re so Irish they appear pink. He also noted that his grandfather’s dental work was an unusual brown color, describing him as a man of the old school, who is currently ill. (as reported by Daily Mail)

Additionally, I, as a fan, can empathize with Pete Davidson’s emotional struggle. He voiced his worry for his mother who is bracing herself for her father’s approaching end. He openly confessed that he yearns to be by her side during this difficult time, acknowledging her sadness over the inevitable occurrence. However, Davidson also expressed a sense of relief when talking about his grandfather’s imminent demise, using somewhat blunt language, saying, “I’m secretly elated. I’m like, ‘take your sweet time.’

On the weekend, the former cast member of Saturday Night Live shared that his grandmother has emphysema, a persistent lung condition that makes breathing challenging. Moreover, during his performance, he expressed his wish for his grandmother to have a difficult time or deteriorate.

Despite Pete Davidson emphasizing that he didn’t want to be disrespectful towards his “incredible mother,” whom he referred to as the best in the world, he mentioned that due to this, he has been trying to remember a pleasant memory with his grandfather that he could hold onto. However, according to a source who spoke to Daily Mail, Davidson’s joke was made in a light-hearted manner.

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2025-07-02 00:10