Pete Davidson: Dating Kim Kardashian Was 'Too Much'
Davidson said the constant attention around Kardashian was too much for him and called the experience traumatic.
- In a September 2026 Variety interview, 32-year-old comedian Pete Davidson revealed his relationship with Kim Kardashian ended because the intense public scrutiny and lifestyle became "a little too much" for him.
- The pair began dating in October 2021 after meeting on Saturday Night Live, remaining together for nine months before parting ways in August 2022 amid constant media attention.
- Davidson, who has been candid about past mental health struggles, explained that being constantly followed by security and cameras made it difficult to cope while maintaining privacy.
- Despite the split, the actor remains on good terms with his ex-partner, jokingly referring to himself as one of the "survivors" of the Kardashian dating pool.
- Beyond his past relationships, Davidson expressed frustration that public interest often centers on his personal life rather than his comedy career and work with prominent directors at SNL.
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In a candid Variety interview published September 30, 2026, Pete Davidson, 32, opens up about his 2021-2022 relationship with Kim Kardashian, 45, jokingly calling himself one of the survivors of the intense Kardashian lifestyle. 🎥 Pete Davidson Reflects on Kim Kardashian Romance, Calls Himself ‘One of the Survivors’.
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