Comedian Pete Davidson has shared how the intense focus on his so-called “big d–k energy” (BDE) during the early part of his career caused him significant distress. Speaking on August 13 in an interview on The Breakfast Club, Davidson revealed how the widespread attention on his personal life overshadowed his work and affected him emotionally.
The Weight of Public Fascination Overshadowed Pete Davidson’s Comedy
In the early years after BDE rumors emerged around 2018, Pete Davidson was engulfed by media and public curiosity about his sex life, rather than his talents as a comedian. During his relationship with Ariana Grande—who openly praised him—this fascination only intensified, continuing even after their split. Fans and media alike focused on his private affairs instead of his professional accomplishments.
Reflecting on that period, Pete expressed embarrassment about the way he was reduced to a single aspect of his identity.
“Now it’s starting to change a bit, but no one talked about any work I was doing. They were just like, ‘Oh, that’s the f–k stick.’ And that hurt so much.”
—Pete Davidson, Comedian
The attention didn’t just irritate Pete; it also caused discomfort among his colleagues. He admitted that his fellow Saturday Night Live cast members found the spotlight on him somewhat aggravating, even if producers welcomed the increased buzz around the show. Pete was unintentionally turning SNL into a trending topic that drew heavily from pop culture and tabloid conversations, which didn’t always align with the cast’s collective goals.
“I think I did rub people the wrong way,”
he said.
“I think it was annoying for the cast. I think the show, as a whole, loved it because they were like, ‘People are talking about SNL.’ Not that they weren’t, but…I brought a lot of pop culture into the show. I made it sort of like a tabloid-y, trendy thing unintentionally.”
—Pete Davidson, Comedian
The Emotional Impact of Being Sexualized in the Public Eye
Though no one was openly cruel toward Pete, the cumulative effect of constant attention was draining. Pete described how cast members eventually noticed the sadness he carried after nearly two years of dealing with the uncomfortable spotlight.
“I just want to be clear, no one was outrightly mean by any means,”
he explained.
“But it was sort of like a…”
he gestured with his hand to show distance, illustrating the detachment he felt.
Pete attributed much of the media’s fixation to Hollywood’s nature, where romantic entanglements are commonplace and often scandalized. He portrayed himself as an outsider to the typical celebrity mold, highlighting that he was “not Glen Powell-handsome,” but rather
“just this dude that tells d–k jokes and is a drug addict.”
“First of all, it’s Hollywood,” Pete said.
“Everybody f–ks everyone. Everybody’s dating everybody. Why are they focusing on me? It’s because I’m not Glen Powell-handsome. I’m just this dude that tells d–k jokes and is a drug addict.”
—Pete Davidson, Comedian
Ongoing Conversations About Pete Davidson’s “Big D–k Energy” in Pop Culture
This isn’t the first time Pete has addressed the public’s fixation on his manhood. Throughout 2023, during various interviews, he expressed confusion over the exaggerated attention regarding his size.
“I don’t understand,” he told The Breakfast Club earlier in 2023.
“It’s really not that special. It’s just [a] very normal-sized penis. It’s not too big or too small.”
—Pete Davidson, Comedian
Currently, Pete is expecting his first child with girlfriend Elsie Hewitt, marking a new chapter in his personal life that is likely to shift public and media focus away from previous controversies.
Jason Kelce Shares His Unconventional Approach to Hygiene
Meanwhile, in the world of sports, retired Philadelphia Eagles player Jason Kelce stirred reactions when he revealed he does not regularly wash his feet. In June 2024, Kelce responded to a fan’s observation that he appeared not to wash his legs or feet.
“What kind of weirdo washes their feet…”
Jason Kelce tweeted, later continuing his candidness on his podcast with brother Travis Kelce.
On New Heights, Jason humorously elaborated:
“What kind of psychopath washes your feet?”
adding,
“If there’s visible dirt on them, I’ll scrub the dirt off.”
—Jason Kelce, Former NFL Player
Robert Pattinson Admits His Childhood Circus Story Was Fictional
Robert Pattinson recently clarified a long-standing story from his childhood. Over a decade after claiming to have witnessed a clown die in a car explosion during his first circus visit, the Twilight star admitted in a December 2024 interview with The New York Times Style Magazine that it never actually happened.
He recalled his initial reaction to being questioned about the tale:
“There was absolutely no hesitation at all [in my voice],”
and added,
“I’m like, ‘What on earth? Are you possessed?’”
—Robert Pattinson, Actor
Previously, during a 2011 Today interview, Pattinson had recounted:
“One of the clowns died,”
explaining,
“His little car exploded. The joke car exploded on him, seriously. Everybody ran out. It was terrifying.”
—Robert Pattinson, Actor
Kim Kardashian’s Heartfelt Tribute to Grandma MJ in an Intimate Moment with Pete Davidson
Reality star Kim Kardashian shared a touching story on The Kardashians in October 2022 about how she honored her grandmother Mary Jo (MJ) Campbell during a romantic night with Pete Davidson. The couple spent time together at the Beverly Hills Hotel, leading to a memorable moment inspired by MJ’s advice.
“Pete and I were staying at the Beverly Hills Hotel last weekend, and we were sitting in front of the fireplace, just talking for hours,”
Kim recounted to her family.
“And I was like, ‘My grandma told me that you really live life when you have sex in front of the fireplace. And so, we had sex in front of the fireplace in honor of you.’”
—Kim Kardashian, Reality Star
Kim’s grandmother amusingly acknowledged the tribute with a nod and a playful remark:
“How creepy to think about your grandma before you have sex?”
Kim said, to which MJ replied,
“I know, but I was younger once.”
—Mary Jo Campbell, Grandma
Mila Kunis Explains Why Her Family Keeps Bathroom Doors Open
Mila Kunis recently revealed that her husband Ashton Kutcher and their family have adopted an unusual but open approach to privacy at home, including never closing bathroom doors. The pair, along with their children Wyatt and Dimitri, have normalized bodily functions as a standard part of family life to avoid awkward moments.
“It’s just one of those where, for better or for worse, as a family and the kids have all kind of embodied bodily function as a very standard norm,”
Mila told E! News in September 2022.
This decision came after repeated interruptions at the bathroom door:
“I was like, ‘Oh, forget it. Just keep the door open.’”
she said, adding finally,
“I’d never thought that I would be the person that was able to go to the bathroom with the door open.”
—Mila Kunis, Actress
Joy Behar Jokingly Admits to “Having Sex With a Few Ghosts”
In an October 2022 episode of The View, co-hosts discussed a peculiar story involving a woman claiming to have sexual encounters with ghosts. When asked about the possibility of ghost pregnancy, Joy Behar humorously shared her own experience.
“I’ve had sex with a few ghosts and never got pregnant.”
—Joy Behar, TV Host
Her co-host Whoopi Goldberg responded with amusement:
“I’m just gonna let that ride. I don’t know how many of you just heard what Joy just said, but I’m going to let it ride.”
—Whoopi Goldberg, TV Host
Jenna Bush Hager Reveals Why She Chooses to Go Without Underwear
On Today with Hoda and Jenna, co-hosts Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotab shared backstage candid moments, including Jenna’s preference for going commando. Hoda first noticed this when they were preparing together for an episode.
“We both had to change before the show and we were like, ‘Oh we have to go back into the changing room,’”
Hoda recalled, noting,
“But then I noticed, Jenna never wears underwear.”
Jenna explained her reasoning, highlighting convenience and appearance:
“I think it makes a more pretty silhouette,”
she said.
“I also think you don’t have to pack as much. There are a lot of pros to it!”
—Jenna Bush Hager, TV Personality
Britney Spears Admits Not Knowing Pete Davidson or Scott Disick
Despite their public profiles, Britney Spears confessed she had no idea who Pete Davidson and Scott Disick are. Sharing a viral video of the two men enjoying a night out, Britney found the clip amusing, even though the stars were unfamiliar to her.
“Sorry had to repost this,”
she wrote in a now-deleted Instagram post.
“No idea who these people in the video are but it made me laugh so hard!!!!”
—Britney Spears, Singer
Jana Kramer Suggests Her Breakup with Chris Evans May Have Been Influenced by a Quirky Incident
Singer and actress Jana Kramer revealed an unusual moment that possibly led to her breakup with actor Chris Evans, known for his role as Captain America. Reflecting on their brief dating history from more than ten years ago, she recounted her last visit to Evans’ home when he had friends over.
“The last interaction that I remember is him going into the bathroom after I just went with asparagus pee,”
Jana said, referencing the vegetable known for making urine smell distinctively.
“We didn’t hook up that night. He stayed up late with his friends and then [in] the morning I did the asparagus walk of shame out of his house.”
—Jana Kramer, Singer
She added poignantly,
“I never heard from him again.”
—Jana Kramer, Singer
Former Grey’s Anatomy Writer Elisabeth Finch Admits to Falsifying Cancer Diagnosis
Not all confessions shared have been lighthearted. Elisabeth Finch, a former writer for Grey’s Anatomy, admitted in December to fabricating a story about battling a rare bone cancer, a falsehood she perpetuated for years. Finch’s invented cancer diagnosis even inspired a storyline on the popular ABC show.
“I told a lie when I was 34 years old and it was the biggest mistake of my life. It just got bigger and bigger and bigger and got buried deeper and deeper inside me,”
Finch told The Ankler newsletter.
She further acknowledged her wrongdoing:
“I’ve never had any form of cancer.”
and summarized,
“What I did was wrong. Not okay. F–ked up. All the words.”
—Elisabeth Finch, Former Writer
Kim Kardashian Jokes About Extreme Measures to Look Younger
Kim Kardashian revealed in interviews how far she might be willing to go to maintain a youthful appearance. In June 2022, the reality star joked about consuming unpleasant items if it guaranteed younger looks.
“If you told me that I literally had to eat poop every single day and I would look younger, I might,”
she said. I just might.
In a July 2022 interview with Allure, Kim admitted she was partially joking but didn’t dismiss the idea entirely.
“But now that I think about it,”
she added,
“I would probably eat s–t if someone told me, ‘If you eat this bowl of poop every single day, you’ll look younger.’”
She playfully limited how much she would tolerate:
“I don’t think I can do a whole bowl.”
—Kim Kardashian, Reality Star
Jelly Roll Shares His Most Embarrassing Onstage Moment
Country-rap artist Jelly Roll opened up about a humiliating moment live on stage. During an April 2025 appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, he confessed to accidentally pooping himself while performing.
“I pooped myself one time,” he admitted candidly. “I did, I’m sorry.”
Jelly Roll explained his misjudgment, thinking the sensation was just gas:
“I was confident it was all air,”
he said.
“I’m so sorry. I watched this crowd go from loving me to just being completely out.”
—Jelly Roll, Musician
