Pete Davidson Looks Unrecognizable In New Ad Amid Lengthy Tattoo Removal Process
A new ad starring Pete Davidson sees him with no ink anywhere on his body.
www.thethings.comPete Davidson has been removing his tattoos primarily for personal and mental health reasons, including sobriety and wanting to redefine his image. He has said the process began around 2020 and is part of a broader effort to "clean slate" his look, with reports noting the removal is painful and expensive and that he now plans to keep only a small number of tattoos. There isn’t one single official motive, but interviews emphasize turning a difficult past into a newer self and a more streamlined appearance for acting and public life.[2][3][4][5]
Key takeaways:
- Motivations: sobriety, self-image after past struggles, desire for a fresh look in his acting career.[3][5]
- Process: started in 2020, ongoing, described as "horrible" and very painful; costs cited around $200k in interviews.[4][5]
- Scope: he previously had up to ~200 tattoos and has indicated he might keep only a couple in the end.[5][4]
Illustration: A rough progression labeled from “inked” to “mostly ink-free” over several years reflects his evolving personal and professional stance on body art.
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