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Pete Davidson Reflects on 9/11s 25th Anniversary While Raising Daughter Named After Late Firefighter Dad
Pete Davidson, the former Saturday Night Live comedian, told The New York Post that this year's 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks feels especially hard because he is now the same age his father was when he died and he has a daughter to share the day with. The 33‑year‑old reflected that the anniversary is “extra tough, but also extra beautiful” as he spends the day with his 10‑month‑old daughter, Scottie Rose Hewitt Davidson.
Scott Davidson, a New York City firefighter with Brooklyn Ladder 118, died while responding to the attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. He was 33 at the time of his death. The loss was a defining moment for Pete, who was eight years old when his father was killed. The comedian has spoken publicly about the impact of his father’s death on his life and career.
In March, Davidson told PEOPLE that fatherhood is “exhausting and rewarding and cute,” a sentiment that has deepened his connection to his late father. He and his partner, Elsie Hewitt, named their daughter Scottie after his father, a decision that the comedian described as “really cool” because Elsie also wanted the name. The name Scottie is a nod to his father’s nickname, Scotty, and the couple said they chose it after seeing the baby’s resemblance to the name.
Davidson has said that he and his daughter feel his father’s presence in their home. He keeps a picture of Scott Davidson above the sink where he gives Scottie a bath; the baby often looks at the photo. Davidson noted that when he moved the picture to a different spot in the house, Scottie would turn her head toward it again. He added that he does not know what he believes, but he likes to think his father’s presence is somehow around.
On Thursday, September 10, Davidson co‑hosted the “NYC Still Rising After 25 Years: A 9/11 Comedy Benefit” at Madison Square Garden. The event featured comedians Jon Stewart, Aziz Ansari, Nate Bargatze, Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle, Ronny Chieng, Shane Gillis, Nikki Glaser, Josh Johnson, and Cipha Sounds. Davidson said he and Stewart are “pals” and that the Garden had hosted a similar benefit for the 20th anniversary of the attacks. Proceeds from the benefit were directed to charities that support first responders affected by 9/11 and their families.
The benefit was part of a broader series of commemorations for the 25th anniversary, which included a memorial concert featuring the NYPD Pipes and Drums and a tribute concert at the Infosys Theater. The anniversary has drawn attention to the long‑term effects of the attacks on firefighters, emergency personnel, and the families of those who died.
Davidson’s comments underscore the personal toll that the anniversary takes on those who lost family members in the attacks. His public reflections, combined with the benefit event, highlight how the entertainment community is engaging with the 25th anniversary through remembrance, charity, and personal storytelling.
As the anniversary passes, Davidson will continue to honor his father’s memory while raising his daughter. The benefit event at Madison Square Garden closed with a pledge of support for first‑responder charities, and the comedian’s public statements provide a personal lens on the broader impact of 9/11 on New York City and its residents.
Scott Davidson, a New York City firefighter with Brooklyn Ladder 118, died while responding to the attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. He was 33 at the time of his death. The loss was a defining moment for Pete, who was eight years old when his father was killed. The comedian has spoken publicly about the impact of his father’s death on his life and career.
In March, Davidson told PEOPLE that fatherhood is “exhausting and rewarding and cute,” a sentiment that has deepened his connection to his late father. He and his partner, Elsie Hewitt, named their daughter Scottie after his father, a decision that the comedian described as “really cool” because Elsie also wanted the name. The name Scottie is a nod to his father’s nickname, Scotty, and the couple said they chose it after seeing the baby’s resemblance to the name.
Davidson has said that he and his daughter feel his father’s presence in their home. He keeps a picture of Scott Davidson above the sink where he gives Scottie a bath; the baby often looks at the photo. Davidson noted that when he moved the picture to a different spot in the house, Scottie would turn her head toward it again. He added that he does not know what he believes, but he likes to think his father’s presence is somehow around.
On Thursday, September 10, Davidson co‑hosted the “NYC Still Rising After 25 Years: A 9/11 Comedy Benefit” at Madison Square Garden. The event featured comedians Jon Stewart, Aziz Ansari, Nate Bargatze, Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle, Ronny Chieng, Shane Gillis, Nikki Glaser, Josh Johnson, and Cipha Sounds. Davidson said he and Stewart are “pals” and that the Garden had hosted a similar benefit for the 20th anniversary of the attacks. Proceeds from the benefit were directed to charities that support first responders affected by 9/11 and their families.
The benefit was part of a broader series of commemorations for the 25th anniversary, which included a memorial concert featuring the NYPD Pipes and Drums and a tribute concert at the Infosys Theater. The anniversary has drawn attention to the long‑term effects of the attacks on firefighters, emergency personnel, and the families of those who died.
Davidson’s comments underscore the personal toll that the anniversary takes on those who lost family members in the attacks. His public reflections, combined with the benefit event, highlight how the entertainment community is engaging with the 25th anniversary through remembrance, charity, and personal storytelling.
As the anniversary passes, Davidson will continue to honor his father’s memory while raising his daughter. The benefit event at Madison Square Garden closed with a pledge of support for first‑responder charities, and the comedian’s public statements provide a personal lens on the broader impact of 9/11 on New York City and its residents.
