Pete Davidson has unveiled a dramatically transformed appearance, showcasing nearly bare arms at CinemaCon 2026 after undergoing an extensive tattoo removal process that spanned several years.
The comedian, known for his heavily inked body art, stepped out in Las Vegas wearing a casual red T-shirt that highlighted his remarkably clear skin. Where once over 200 individual tattoos covered his arms, only faint outlines remain as evidence of his previous ink.
Davidson began the removal journey in 2020 and has been candid about the challenging experience. "It's awful," he admitted in a recent interview, adding that he's been documenting the painful procedure to show younger family members the consequences of tattoo regret.
Despite removing most of his body art, the 32-year-old has chosen to keep several meaningful pieces. These include a tribute to his mother Amy Waters Davidson that simply reads "MOMTATTOO," various Sopranos-inspired designs, and a tattoo honoring his late father Scott Davidson—a firefighter who died during the September 11 attacks—featuring his father's identification number.
"I'm excited 'cause I'm making changes," Davidson said of his transformation. "So I'm excited, but it sucks."
The Saturday Night Live alum, who shares a 4-month-old daughter named Scottie with girlfriend Elsie Hewitt, appeared at the industry event in gray sweatpants, white Crocs, and accessorized with a chain, sunglasses, and baseball cap, though it was his newly revealed arms that captured the most attention.