Pete Davidson’s Painful Path to Ink-Free Skin: A Comedic Quest for Career Clarity
Pete Davidson, the ever-charismatic star of “Saturday Night Live” and the upcoming film “Riff Raff,” has embarked on a rather painful yet transformative journey of tattoo removal. Once boasting an impressive collection of about 200 tattoos, Davidson is now laser-focused on shedding his inked past—quite literally. In a recent chat with Page Six, he revealed that he is nearing completion of the removal process on his arms and has now turned his attention to his torso. However, he candidly described the experience as “terrible,” jokingly advising anyone looking to invest in a business to consider tattoo removal. “They burn off your skin and then you’ve got to do it 10 more times,” he quipped, adding that while general anesthesia makes the ordeal more bearable, he often finds himself talking to the nurse or listening to music during the less intense sessions.
Fans caught a glimpse of his progress when he posed for an advertisement with Reformation, showcasing a nearly tattoo-free torso and arms—a testament to his commitment to this painful endeavor. Davidson has expressed hopes that by the time he hits 40, he’ll be completely ink-free, a goal he discussed during a February appearance on “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” His desire for a fresh start is not purely cosmetic; he believes that his tattoos have hindered his acting aspirations, stating in a 2021 interview, “For some reason, people in movies, they don’t have [tattoos] that much.”
As Davidson transitions into more serious acting roles, he remains open to diversifying his portfolio, emphasizing his enjoyment of the craft. His recent collaboration with Hollywood heavyweights like Bill Murray and Jennifer Coolidge in “Riff Raff,” which premiered on February 28, demonstrates his burgeoning career trajectory.
Davidson isn’t alone in the tattoo-removal game, with other celebrities like Victoria Beckham and Kaley Cuoco also opting to erase their inked pasts for various personal and professional reasons. Beckham clarified that her decision to remove tattoos did not indicate marital strife but rather a desire for aesthetics that matched her family’s artistic standards. Cuoco humorously documented her own tattoo removal journey after a divorce, vowing to avoid future wedding date tattoos—an adage we can all appreciate.
As Davidson continues to remove the remnants of his past, one can only hope that this painful yet empowering journey leads to new beginnings in both his personal and professional life.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and Page Six, E! News, Today, People Magazine
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