Actor and comedian Pete Davidson has reportedly entered rehab after a struggle with Borderline Personality Disorder and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)—a struggle which possibly included a car accident this March that may have destroyed one Beverly Hills home.
Page Six reports that Pete, 29, was recently hospitalized at the same Pennsylvania facility where friend John Mulaney attended rehab in 2021 for drug and alcohol problems.
Pete Davidson checks in to rehab to focus on himself amid mental health issues.
A source tells ET, “He can be manic and wasn’t sleeping well or taking good care of himself, so he decided to go to get help, take a break, and get back on track.” pic.twitter.com/8FkprirftS
— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) June 28, 2023
Pete Davidson And Girlfriend Involved In Car Accident In March
Earlier this year, Pete Davidson and his girlfriend and Bodies Bodies Bodies costar Chase Sui Wonders were involved in a car crash in Beverly Hills, where Pete allegedly lost control of their vehicle and ended up crashing into the side of a Rodeo Drive home. Davidson and Wonders were unharmed, with police stating that drugs and alcohol did not factor into the incident.
Pete was charged with reckless driving and, pending sentencing, could see fines, losing his license and even up to 90 days of jail time in his future.
Since then, the same Beverly Hills home has been demolished for unknown reasons, though it appeared that the damage caused by the crash had been mostly external, and not devastating to the structure. The homeowner, however, did reveal to TMZ in March that his daughter, who was home alone at the time of the accident (and was unharmed), was “a bit” traumatized by the whole situation.
Hey Pete – prayers for you from Staten Island- Hope that you get the help you need. A courageous move in your part- we are proud of you Pete Davidson has entered rehab, reports say https://t.co/1CluoZvdiw pic.twitter.com/LO6q0Ly7jw
— Eileen Zucker Noga, Ph.D. (@Stellablue9) June 28, 2023
Davidson Recently Entered Rehab For BPD And PTSD Treatment
The former Saturday Night Live star seems to have made the decision to enter into rehab for treatment following a tumultuous last few months, including the accident and a clash with animal rights organization PETA for buying a dog from a pet store, which resulted in the actor leaving a curse-filled voicemail for Daphna Nachminovich, Senior VP of Cruelty Investigations at the organization. In the message, which PETA made public, Pete told the official to “suck my d—” and “do your research before you f—— create news stories for people because you’re boring.”
A friend of the King of Staten Island star told Page Six, “Pete regularly goes to rehab for ‘tune ups’ and to take a mental break, so that’s what’s happening.”
So proud of #PeteDavidson for recognizing he was struggling w/ his #BPD & #PTSD so he voluntarily checked into a #MentalHealthFacility (NOT rehab for substances) The personality disorder struggle is hell on ppl, I’ve watched it firsthand! He needs patience & support @mulaney
, https://t.co/DThWahIT4D— dina stavola (@DivinaStavola) June 28, 2023
Some have noted that Davidson’s attending rehab may be a preemptive move for a possible reckless driving trial: “It’s a pre-emptive action taken to reduce the consequences of driving recklessly into and destroying someone’s home,” wrote one Yahoo commenter. “This is only happening to have leniency in court.” Others noted, “You don’t go to rehab for BPD. It is a serious personality disorder not some kind of addiction. At the best you can hope to manage it somewhat but for the most part it is going to cause a lifetime of instability and chaos in every aspect of your life.”
Pete has long been candid about his struggles with mental health: “I encourage those who struggle to seek help as well; it has changed my life for the better,” he told radio host Charlemagne Tha God in a 2020 radio interview. “As long as you’re around good, supportive people, and if you’re strong enough, you’ll be able to get out of it.”
The comedian has most recently been seen on screen in the television show Bupkis, which was just renewed for a second season this week.
