Pete Davidson says he’s not a ‘loser who just hangs out’

Pete Davidson wants to be known for his work, not as “that fucking loser who goes out with people.”

The Saturday Night Live alum talks to In a magazine about his public perception and how his celebrity has permeated his personal and professional life.

“I just want to be known for doing good work,” said Davidson, 31. “I only want to be out there when it’s movies, stand-up, charity or business ventures. That’s when I want to be seen. I don’t want to be that fucking loser who just dates people. That’s not me.”

Whether he likes it or not, Davidson’s love life is anything but private. The comedian and actor was short-lived engaged with Ariana Grande before going on to date other A-list celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Kate Beckinsale, David said, Emily Ratajkowski and Madeline Klein.

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Reflecting on his career in the spotlight – which spanned eight seasons SNLlead role in his semi-autobiographical film The King of Staten Islandand a 2019 comedy starring and executive producing title Great adolescence — Davidson now admits he was “overwhelmed.”

“Inside The Sopranosthere’s a line from Tony that’s like, “Do you ever feel like you’re in the middle of something at the end? When did the good times end? That’s how I feel about showbiz and being a celebrity. It’s over,” he said.

He added: “I made the mistake of doing literally everything. Now I’m older and wiser and I realize that less is more.”

As a result, Davidson has been reclusive of late – focused mostly on socks. Recently appointed creative director of colorful sock brand Doublesoul, he said the product is “comfortable and sexy, and the name is great.” Working with founders Ben Rosenbaum and Alison StrumeyerDavidson found himself immediately offering ideas that, according to Strumeyer, “reflected his deep insight into what shapes cultural significance.”

Davidson doesn’t plan to stop there, either. Knowing that his outward fashion sense has attracted the attention of fans in the past, his eccentric appearance is an aspect of his celebrity that he seems to have embraced.

According to the actor, he would be interested in doing more in the fashion space – if it means staying “behind the scenes” without becoming one of those celebrities who push their brand to their followers.

This new line of work is a drastic change from acting and comedy, and Davidson seems to have welcomed it.

“People hate celebrities now,” he added. “The media takes a handful of celebrities every few years and just destroys them. For some reason I am one of the people they chose to pursue. It’s actually been a blessing in a way because it’s allowed me to take a step back and appreciate things.”

Now that he’s evaluating, Davidson doesn’t have to think of himself as that “loser who hangs out.”

“That voice was very loud in my head for a while,” he admitted.