Pete Davidson Is “Happy Where I Am” After Stepping Back From Spotlight

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Two years after his exit from Saturday Night Live, Pete Davidson is getting back in touch with himself without the distraction of the spotlight.

The comedian, who was a cast member on SNL from 2014 to 2022, explained why he’s taken a step back from the public eye in recent years after the media “chose to go after” him amid his series of high-profile relationships. “Luckily, I got hit on the face with the Hollywood shovel,” he told W. “It was a long time coming, and I needed it.

I’m very happy where I am right now, mentally.” Davidson added, “I just want to be known for doing good work. I want to be out there only when it’s movie, stand-up, charity, or business ventures.

That’s when I want to be seen. I don’t want to be this f—ing loser who just dates people. That’s not who I am. But people hate celebrities now.