Pete Davidson recently shared that he is getting his tattoos removed. He has already spent around $200k on removing around 30% of his tattoos so far.
The American comedian, actor, and writer has loads of tattoos, and it has become part of his public image. However, with him starting to act now, he is removing all his tattoos. In an interview with Variety, published on April 23, he shared the details of the process and how it could take a decade to remove all of his tattoos.
When asked about the reason for removing tattoos, he said:
"And I don’t think there’s anything wrong with tattoos, but mine, when I look at them, I remember a sad person that was very unsure. So I’m just removing them and starting fresh, because that’s what I think works best for me and for my brain."
The process has been ongoing since 2020 and is only around 30% done. Davidson explained that it is painful, costs a lot of money, and also needs plenty of time for recovery.
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Pete Davidson has spent a huge amount on tattoo removal
In an interview with Variety, Davidson shared that he has spent around $200k on removing his tattoos. He said that while it's uncomfortable to disclose, it has already been leaked. He said:
"It’s a pretty uncomfortable amount of money to disclose, but I think one of the tabloids already leaked it. I’ve already spent like 200K and I’m like 30% done. So, like, it’s gonna suck. Now that I’ve said [the tattoo remover’s] name, though, he’s a little nicer, for sure.”
The SNL alumni also shared how time-consuming the entire process is because it requires multiple weeks to heal. He explained that each tattoo requires 10 to 12 sessions to be removed, with a six-week healing process. So, one tattoo can take around 60 weeks to completely remove.
Davidson also explained that it is like burning a layer of your skin and admitted that it is tough. He started the process in 2020 and added that getting rid of all his tattoos will take around 10 more years.
Why is Pete Davidson removing his tattoos?
The SNL alum shared that he got these tattoos when he was addicted to drugs, and he felt ugly and needed to cover himself up. However, now, he is a changed man, and he doesn't need a reminder of his past life.
Pete Davidson said:
"It was really just because I wasn’t taking care of myself. I used to be a drug addict and I was a sad person, and I felt ugly and that I needed to be covered up."
He continued, "when I look in the mirror, I don’t want the reminder of, ‘Oh yeah, you were a f***ing drug addict. Like, that’s why you have SpongeBob smoking a joint on your back.’ They should have meaning. Not just that I was high watching ‘Game of Thrones.’"
In an interview in 2021, Davidson also explained that another reason for removing his tattoos is his acting career. He shared that he enjoys acting but has to come three hours earlier to cover up his tattoos.
