Pete Davidson reflects on relationships with Kim Kardashian and Ariana Grande

In a recent interview with Variety, comedian Pete Davidson reflected on his high-profile past relationships, specifically his nine-month romance with Kim Kardashian and his engagement to Ariana Grande.

Regarding Kim Kardashian, Davidson joked that he is one of the ‘survivors’ of dating into her family orbit. He noted that while he found Kardashian and her family’s approach to fame ‘attractive and mature,’ the intense media scrutiny, constant security presence, and the need to look over his shoulder were overwhelming. He highlighted that this pressure was particularly difficult to manage while he was simultaneously dealing with mental health and substance use challenges. He also addressed the hostility from Kanye West, noting that West’s online threats and public attacks were deeply affecting.

Davidson also spoke about his former fiancée, Ariana Grande, defending her against recent public scrutiny regarding her body image. He described her as a ‘really strong person’ and expressed that the intense online commentary surrounding her is ‘not cool’ and ‘f***ed up.’ He confirmed that while they do not maintain active contact, they remain on friendly terms.