Pete Davidson Defends Ex Ariana Grande Against Criticism: "It's F***ed Up"

Pete Davidson is speaking up for Ariana Grande. In a new Variety profile published Wednesday, the comedian called the relentless criticism of his ex-fiancée“not cool”and“f***ed up,”saying he’s seen firsthand how strong she is. The two were engaged for four months in 2018, and while they’ve long since gone their separate ways, Davidson clearly still has her back.

Grande announced in August that she’s stepping back from the spotlight after her Eternal Sunshine Tour. She explained the decision came from a“thoughtful and empowered place”and was made“a long time ago,”making it clear this wasn’t a reaction to any single moment. Since then, Davidson has been focused on fatherhood, welcoming daughter Scottie with Elsie Hewitt in December 2025. He also opened up about feeling like his acting career has been overlooked despite major credits.

So here’s what we’re left with: two people who shared a very public chapter, both thriving in different ways, and one of them refusing to let the noise go unanswered. Do you think more celebrities should defend their exes publicly, or is it better to let the past stay in the past?