Saturday Night Liveis Devon Walker has seen the online discourse comparing it and Pete Davidson.
“There’s a long-standing rumor that people think Pete Davidson and I look alike,” Walker, 33, exclusively said Us Weekly while visiting American Museum of Natural History Gala in New York on Thursday, December 5. “And that was something I tried to wrestle with for a long time.”
Walker was referring to the countless social media posts stating that he and Davidson, 31, have similar facial features. In addition to their looks, the comedians are also the same height: 6-foot-3.
“People don’t realize I’m tall. I’m 6ft 3,” he said, clarifying that the internet had got his height wrong. “Make sure this is recorded. I’ve seen some things that say otherwise. I’m 6ft 3. Just note that.
Pete Davidson’s love life has been a topic of conversation over the years – and many celebrities have had their say on the subject. The former Saturday Night Live star’s dating history previously made headlines when he sparked a romance with Ariana Grande. The couple originally met in March 2016. during the singer’s appearance in (…)
While Walker and Davidson have SNL connectionthe men were not on main cast at the same time. Davidson joined the variety show for Season 40 in 2014. Eight years later, Davidson announced his retirement after the 47 season.
Walker, in turn, joined in SNL next season. During his first year as a cast member, many fans pointed out his resemblance to Davidson, not only in his looks, but also in his calm demeanor.
In a March 2023 interview with GQWalker addressed the comparisons for the first time. Although Walker doesn’t see the resemblance between himself and the Bupkis star, he takes the comparison as a compliment – especially considering Davidson high profile dating history.
“People want to fuck this guy, so I guess that’s good,” he joked on the way out.
Davidson is back SNL in Season 49 as host and the pair got to share the stage for the first time. From his hosting gig in 2023. Davidson returned to SNL repeatedly for short cameos.
More recently, Davidson appeared when a friend John Mullaney returned as host for Season 50 in November. Davidson joined Mulaney for them the latest music sketch. After the episode, Walker shared a photo via social media of herself posing next to Davidson.
“Okay, but then we need to stop talking about it,” Walker wrote via Instagram next to the photo of him and Davidson standing with arms crossed.
Fans of the comedians took to the comments section to share their thoughts on the duo’s resemblance.
“Those ears, that nose, someone call MAURY,” one user joked, while another replied: “I see I’m having a twin.”
With a report by Antonio Ferme
