Pete Davidson's Painful Tattoo Removal Journey

Pete Davidson is laser focused on the future.

At present, Pete is undergoing tattoo removal, a process he revealed to Page Six. Interestingly, he used to have approximately 200 tattoos on his body, but the project is progressing well and continues to move forward.

He told the outlet he is currently “working on the torso.”

Pete has discussed the difficult ordeal on multiple occasions and reiterated yet again that it’s truly awful.

He said, “They take away layers of your skin, and you need to go through this process about ten more times.” Laughing, he added, “If I were to advise an investment, it would be in the tattoo removal industry.

Although he finds it challenging to disregard the discomfort, he mentioned, “They actually make me fall asleep, and that’s quite pleasant. But if it’s only my arm, I attempt to tune into some music or converse with the nurse.

Recently, fans caught a peek at Pete’s advancements, as the actor showcased himself in an ad for the label Reformation recently, being designated as their “Official Partner” or “Representative” for the brand.

The photos show a tattoo-free chest, stomach and arms, with only miniscule markings remaining.

He expressed optimism that his body would soon be free from ink, acknowledging that this process might take a while. On Late Night with Seth Meyers on February 6, he mentioned, “By the time I turn 40, it will all disappear.

The motivation for his transformation, as mentioned earlier by the star of “The King of Staten Island”, was that his tattoos had been hindering him from achieving his aspirations in acting.

In 2021, he shared with Seth Meyers that he never imagined he would have a chance to act, but he truly enjoys it. He also mentioned that actors in films don’t seem to have tattoos as often.

Lately, Pete has been appearing in more roles, notably starring in the film “Riff Raff” alongside Bill Murray, Jennifer Coolidge, and Gabrielle Union, which hit theaters on February 28. Despite being a comedy, he expressed his desire to broaden his acting range in the future.

Pete shared with TopMob News during the NYC premiere on Feb. 26 that he is eager to delve deeper into more substantial projects. “It’s been quite enjoyable, and I must say I am truly relishing the experience,” he added.

For other celebrities who have removed their tattoos, read on.

Following the removal of several tattoos she had gotten in tribute to her spouse, David Beckham, social media users began questioning if there were issues within their marriage. However, Victoria clarified the situation. She stated on a 2022 episode of Today that these tattoos were quite old and not very intricate. “My husband has beautiful tattoos, and our children do too, created by amazing artists,” she added. “Mine were just a bit thick, bleeding slightly, and not looking very pretty.” Therefore, the tattoo removal was not an indication of any trouble in Victoria’s marriage to the soccer star, with whom she shares sons Brooklyn Beckham, Romeo Beckham, Cruz Beckham, and daughter Harper Beckham. Rather, she simply grew tired of the tattoo. In her words, “It seemed like the media speculated that I was leaving my husband? No, I was just a bit sick of the tattoo. It’s as simple as that.

Following the breakdown of her turbulent marriage to ex-tennis player Ryan Sweeting, Kaley Cuoco visited a tattoo studio in an attempt to rectify past mistakes. The mistake being, she had gotten her wedding date inked on her back.

Posting a picture of the removal process on Instagram, Kaley offered advice to her followers. “Thank you @nero_sct @studiocitytattoo for helping me set things right,” she wrote, “Lesson learned: don’t tattoo any future wedding dates, especially when you’re under 30 and perhaps taking yourself too seriously.”

She later married and divorced equestrian Karl Cook and is now engaged to actor Tom Pelphrey.

After her divorce from basketball player Tony Parker, the Desperate Housewives star found herself needing to get rid of not just one or two, but three tattoos. Among them were the number of her ex-husband on the back of her neck (representing his jersey), their wedding date on her wrist, and his initials.

Back in 2009, Panettiere decided to get a tattoo with the phrase “live with no regrets” written in Italian on her left ribcage. It seemed quite stylish at the time, but she soon discovered that it was misspelled, turning “no regrets” into an immediate regret. Realizing her mistake, the actress started the process of having it removed in 2013.

As a die-hard fan, I can tell you that the star of The Departed was itching to erase his tattoos from his life. He’s openly admitted to having around eight or nine of them removed in the past. His motivation?

“Maturity,” Mark explained on a 2020 episode of The Late Late Show, “and a sense of practicality.”

However, getting them removed wasn’t a walk in the park.

“It took me five long years to get my tattoos removed,” he shared, “and let me tell you, it’s agonizingly painful.” He went on to describe the pain as equivalent to having “hot bacon grease splashed on you repeatedly and unrelentingly.

Even though Marilyn Monroe is widely recognized as an icon, Megan didn’t hesitate to get rid of the tattoo of her on her arm. In the year 2012, the actress from the movie “Jennifer’s Body” started the process of having her teenage rebellion souvenir – a tattoo of Marilyn Monroe – removed.

On an episode of The Tonight Show in 2012, as reported by Us Weekly, Megan expressed that it was extremely distressing and unbearably painful for her. She added that no amount of numbing could alleviate this agony.

During the 1990s, Melanie got a tattoo of her former spouse, Antonio Banderas, inscribed within a heart on her right arm. However, when the pair first separated, the tattoo mysteriously disappeared from her body.

Before Brangelina, there was Billy Bob Thornton and Angelina Jolie.

Following their divorce in 2003, the actress known for playing Maleficent had a tattoo of Sling Blade alum’s name erased from her left arm. From that point onwards, she opted to have the coordinates of her family’s hometowns inscribed instead.

In 2008, as a way to mark their fourth wedding anniversary, the supermodel had the name of her then-husband, Seal, inked on her right forearm. However, when they divorced in 2012, she decided to remove the tattoo as part of her healing process. Now, only three stars – symbols of their shared children – can still be seen from the original design.

At one time, the celebrity from ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ had two tattoos honoring her father. Yet, by March 2017, she was left with just one. The enduring tattoo displays the words “I love you” on her wrist in her father’s handwriting. The other tattoo, which she opted to erase, depicted a cross and angel wings with the word “Daddy” inscribed on her lower back. Khloe shared the entire removal procedure via Snapchat for her fans to see.

2025-03-05 02:47

Pete Davidson’s Painful Tattoo Removal Journey

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