Pete Davidson has added new ink as he continues the long and painful process of getting rid of his old tattoo collection. The comedian and actor was photographed at CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas last week sporting what appeared to be a new tattoo of his daughter Scottie’s name next to his ear. The new tattoo drew attention because Davidson has spent years trying to erase many of his previous designs, a process he says is more painful than getting a tattoo.
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 action comedy “How to Rob a Bank.” She appeared cheerful at the event and wore clothes that mostly showed off her bare arms, a marked change from the heavily tattooed look that once defined her. The outlet noted that the new ink pays tribute to his four-month-old daughter Scottie, who he welcomed with girlfriend Elsie Hewitt in December 2025. Page Six reported in March 2025 that Davidson and Hewitt were dating, with one insider describing the pattern as “very different” from past relationships.
Pete Davidson’s tattoo removal and Scottie’s daughter
The new tattoo stands out because Davidson has openly discussed his attempts to remove about 200 tattoos. He started the removal process in 2021 and is said to have spent more than 200,000 USD on it. She said one reason she got rid of her tattoos was because she didn’t want to spend “three hours” in makeup for screen work.During an appearance on Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Tonight Show’ in January 2025, Davidson said he was “trying to get clean” and leaving “maybe two or three” tattoos. He explained the removal process clearly. “I’ve been smoking,” he said, adding that it feels “worse” than getting it in the first place.Davidson said: “They burn a layer of your skin, then it has to heal for six to eight weeks. You can’t go in the sunlight. And then you have to do, like, 12 times more.” He also joked that people should “really think about that ‘Game of Thrones’ tattoo you think.”Reflecting on the change, Davidson said, “I used to be a drug addict and a sad person, and I felt ugly and I had to cover it up. And I don’t think there’s anything wrong with tattoos, but mine, when I look at them, I remember a very confident sad person.” His latest tattoo shows that while much of his old ink is fading, some of the new pieces still hold personal meaning.
