Pete Davidson has spent a year and $200K removing his tattoos, and now he barely has any left.
In a new ad shared on Tuesday, the comedian showed off his ink-free look. Going shirtless for a modeling campaign with Reformation, Pete’s chest and arms appeared clear, with only a few faint marks remaining.
He wore pale slacks and white socks, posing on a fuzzy orange carpet. His short, neatly styled hair and serious expression caught fans’ attention. Many took to social media to comment on his new look.
At a recent event, Pete was also seen in a sweatshirt with the words “Official Boyfriend” on it. This came after he was spotted at the Super Bowl in New Orleans, hanging out with Kevin Costner and Miles Teller.
Before the big game, he attended a pre-Super Bowl party. At Michael Rubin’s Fanatics bash, Pete wore a short-sleeved shirt, showing the results of his tattoo removal. He started removing his ink four years ago as part of his personal changes.
Since beginning the process, he has reportedly spent over $200,000 on laser sessions. He now plans to remove all of his tattoos before turning 40.
For the party at The Sugar Mill, he dressed casually in a light blue Staten Island FerryHawks T-shirt, basketball shorts, and matching sneakers. He completed the look with tall green socks, a bucket hat, and sunglasses.
He carried a black backpack and wore a gold necklace and watch. While posing on the red carpet, he held a drink in one hand and a cigar in the other.
Pete once estimated he had over 200 tattoos. On Late Night with Seth Meyers, he shared that he still has several years left in the removal process.
He explained that each tattoo requires multiple sessions with weeks in between. “It’s at least seven visits per tattoo,” Pete said. “Black and white ones are easier, but color tattoos take longer.”
When asked which tattoo he was happiest to remove, Pete said, “All of them.” He admitted many were bad decisions.
“I got sober and saw myself in the mirror. I was like, ‘Nah. I got to change it up,’” he said, explaining why he wanted a fresh start.