Pete Davidson is getting ready for fatherhood, and while many have offered him advice, his The Pickup co-star Eddie Murphy took a refreshingly laid-back approach. The Saturday Night Live alum shared Murphy’s unexpected take on parenting, or lack thereof.
Pete Davidson says Eddie Murphy gave him parenting advice
Pete Davidson is preparing for fatherhood, but his new co-star Eddie Murphy isn’t handing out any elaborate parenting handbooks.
During an August 6 appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Davidson opened up about becoming a first-time dad with girlfriend Elsie Hewitt. The comedian revealed that while many fellow dads have reached out to share their fatherhood insights, Murphy took a simpler approach.
“Eddie was like, ‘I got no advice for you.’ He goes, ‘You’re on your own,’” Davidson shared on the show. He added that Murphy emphasized how parenting is something each person figures out on their own. “He was like, you know, ‘You can’t tell anyone how to do…’ You know, you’re gonna do your own thing.’”
Host Seth Meyers chimed in with his own perspective, agreeing that parenting often feels intuitive. He said there’s a “refreshing moment” when new parents realize they know what to do instinctively. Meyers also offered Davidson some cheeky but relatable insight. “When your friends are around, you realize, ‘Oh, I’m being a little better than I am when people aren’t around.’” Comparing it to performing, he added, “We will take on the role of father, and then your friends leave, and your kids are like, ‘What was that?’ They’re like, ‘More of that, please.’”
Davidson, who appeared genuinely excited, said, “I’ve never been more excited for anything.” Before joking that he couldn’t wait to use his baby as an excuse to bail on plans. As for working with Eddie Murphy in The Pickup, Davidson was over the moon. “It was an absolute blast. I still can’t believe I’m in it,” he said.
The Pickup, which also stars Keke Palmer, is now streaming on Prime Video.
