The Madison Square Garden spotlight wasn’t just on the Knicks and Suns. Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt, hand in hand, made their relationship courtside official — in the most chill way possible.
They didn’t need PDA to make a statement. The smiles, flirty glances, and matching energy said enough. Pete, 31, and Elsie, 29, looked relaxed and happy seated on celebrity row during Sunday’s game — a sign their slow-burn romance is heating up on their own terms.
From Friends to Something More
Before the headlines, there was friendship. That’s how it started.
They spent time getting to know each other before things turned romantic. According to someone close to the pair, it wasn’t a whirlwind — quite the opposite. Pete, who’s had his share of high-profile breakups, reportedly wanted to take a different approach this time.
He did.
Now, it’s looking like that decision is paying off.
Quiet Confidence, No Flash Needed
There was no over-the-top attention grab. No staged photos. Just a pair genuinely enjoying the moment.
Pete and Elsie arrived at the Garden holding hands, walked in casually, and took their seats like any couple would — except their seats were inches from the action. A few glances here, a quick whisper there. It felt easy. Natural.
One source described their chemistry as “comfortable,” and that seemed to check out based on the way they interacted.
And even though they didn’t kiss or cuddle in public, something about their body language said this wasn’t just a fling.
Elsie Meets the Family — And Passes the Vibe Check
Elsie’s apparently already made a solid impression on the people that matter most to Pete — his mom and sister.
That’s not a small deal.
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She respects Pete’s boundaries.
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She’s “very different” from his past relationships.
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His family “loves seeing Pete so happy.”
That kind of endorsement doesn’t come easy in his circle. But the early signs say she fits in just fine.
New York, Scotland, and Whatever’s Next
Sunday wasn’t their first outing. And it definitely won’t be the last.
Just last month, the two flew across the Atlantic to attend rocker Dave Navarro’s wedding in Scotland — a trip that wasn’t meant to go under the radar, but also wasn’t broadcast on Instagram. They’ve kept things close to the chest. Maybe that’s the magic.
One-sentence paragraph? Let’s do it.
They seem to like it this way.
Let’s look at a quick timeline of key moments that have marked this quiet-yet-growing relationship:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | Page Six confirms the couple is dating |
| Late March 2025 | They attend Dave Navarro’s wedding in Scotland |
| April 6, 2025 | Courtside date at Knicks vs. Suns game |
So far, the playbook is low pressure, no rush, and lots of private moments.
Not Another Celebrity Fling
Pete’s dating history is something tabloids never forget. Ariana Grande, Kim Kardashian, Phoebe Dynevor, Kaia Gerber — the list is long, and very public.
But this?
This feels different.
Insiders say Pete wants to keep things grounded this time. Fewer headlines, more actual connection. Friends-first helped them build a solid base. And Pete’s reportedly “all in” without the fast-forward button.
Elsie, for her part, seems to get it. Her dating history is there — Jason Sudeikis, Benny Blanco — but she’s stayed mostly out of the limelight. She’s not chasing fame by association.
And that, apparently, is exactly what Pete needed.
