During the CinemaCon 2026 hype, Pete Davidson stunned fans with a poignant tattoo in honor of his daughter Scottie, just months after undergoing the arduous process of removing nearly 200 of his previous designs. The comedian, who became a father in December 2025, embraces a renewed self-image, shedding the ink that echoed a past full of uncertainty.
Pete Davidson has added new ink even as he continues the long and painful process of removing a large portion of his old tattoo collection. The comedian and actor was photographed at CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas last week with what appears to be a new tattoo of his daughter Scottie’s name near his ear.
The new tattoo drew attention because Davidson spent years trying to erase many of his previous designs, a process he said was more painful than getting the tattoo in the first place.
Pete Davidson’s new tattoo at CinemaCon 2026
Page Six reported that Davidson showed off the new tattoo while appearing on stage at CinemaCon 2026 to promote his upcoming comedy “How to Rob a Bank.” He looked upbeat during the event and wore clothes that revealed his bare arms, a marked change from the heavily tattooed look that once defined him.
The new ink honors his four-month-old daughter, Scottie, whom he welcomed with girlfriend Elsie Hewitt in December 2025, the outlet noted.
Page Six had previously reported in March 2025 that Davidson and Hewitt were dating, with an insider describing the model as “very different” from his previous relationships.
Pete Davidson and his daughter Scottie tattoo removal
The new tattoo stands out because Davidson has publicly discussed his attempt to remove about 200 tattoos.
He began the demolition process in 2021, reportedly spending more than $200,000 on it. He said one reason to remove the tattoo was to avoid spending “three hours” covering it with makeup while working on screen.During an appearance on Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show in January 2025, Davidson said he was “trying to clean it up” and left “maybe, like two or three” tattoos. He explained the removal process in straightforward terms.
“I was burning it,” he said, adding that it seemed “worse” than having it in the first place.“It burns a layer of your skin, and then it has to heal for six to eight weeks. You can’t go out in the sun. And then you have to do it, about 12 more times,” Davidson said. He also joked that people should “really think about the Game of Thrones tattoo you’re considering getting.”Commenting on this change, Davidson said: “I was a drug addict and I was a sad person, and I felt ugly and that I needed to cover up. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with tattoos, but my tattoo, when I look at it, I remember a sad person who wasn’t sure at all.” His latest tattoo shows that although much of his old ink is fading, some of the new pieces still hold personal meaning.
