Pete Davidson shows off major tattoo removal progress months after checking into mental health facility

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA: Pete Davidson has been making strides in his tattoo removal process, and his recent appearance at the sneak preview of 'The Room' at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, provided a glimpse of his ongoing transformation.

The 'Saturday Night Live' alum, 30, attended the Wednesday, October 23 event, alongside Machine Gun Kelly, sporting noticeably bare arms—a major shift from his previously inked look.

Pete Davidson embraces new look while honoring his late father

Known for his collection of small tattoos scattered across his arms, Pete Davidson’s new, cleaner aesthetic marks a significant departure.

At Wednesday's event, the comedian wore a red FDNY T-shirt as a tribute to his father, Scott Davidson, a New York City firefighter who died in service during the 9/11 attacks. 

Davidson first announced his commitment to removing his tattoos in 2020 during a Q&A for 'The King of Staten Island', explaining that he had already started with his hands.

"I honestly never thought that I would get an opportunity to act, and I love it a lot," told the actor during an appearance on 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' in 2021.

Talking about the extensive time it takes to cover up his tattoos for film roles, he said, "It takes, like, three hours… For some reason, people in movies, they don’t have them that much."

Davidson was next seen getting his tattoos removed during a Smartwater commercial when he helped the company launch the first-ever Rehydration Day following the Independence Day weekend.

In the ad, he says, "I've made a lot of questionable choices, and a couple of them need removing. But now I'm trying to make smarter choices, hydrating with smartwater and stuff like that."

However, he later told PeopleTV host Jeremy Parsons that it's actually been "about four or five months" since his last tattoo removal session. 

He further shared with People, "I get my next treatment [in] like a month or so. They said by the time I'm 30, they should all be gone. So they got like two more years left of this." 

Pete Davidson removed tattoos dedicated to Kim Kardashian 

In early 2023, Pete Davidson was spotted with even more tattoos removed, including those dedicated to his former girlfriend, Kim Kardashian, which included the phrase "My girl is a lawyer" and the initials "KNSCP," which represented the SKIMS founder and her four children.

He had also removed the tattoos inspired by their memorable 'Saturday Night Live' "Aladdin and Jasmine" sketch.

The 30-year-old's recent appearance in Inglewood marked one of his first public outings since he checked into a wellness facility in July to address mental health concerns.

The 'Bodies Bodies Bodies' star, who had previously admitted to using marijuana after quitting cocaine and ketamine, had completed over 200 stand-up shows across the m country last year, as per Daily Mail. 

Insiders noted that mental health has always been a priority for Davidson, with friends and family offering strong support.

He previously sought rehabilitation for issues related to post-traumatic stress disorder and borderline personality disorder in 2023. 

A source close to Davidson shared with People that his mental health has "always been a priority" for him, noting that the comedian has been transparent about his sobriety journey and history with PTSD.