What did Pete Davidson say? Walton Goggins reacts to comedian’s potential fan alienation remarks

Pete Davidson recently suggested that Walton Goggins could be the next celebrity to face online backlash, drawing a comparison to Pedro Pascal’s recent shift in public perception. His comments came during an appearance on Theo Von’s This Past Weekend podcast, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter on September 26, 2025. The King of Staten Island star reflected on how Hollywood often elevates actors quickly, only for audiences to later turn against them. Pete Davidson pointed to Pascal as an example, recalling the actor’s rise from respected character work to mainstream stardom.

“Look at Pedro Pascal right now. F**king two years ago he’s a hardworking, great actor … He’s worked so hard and has been a struggling actor, [then] f**king blows up so f**king hard, everyone’s like, ‘Daddy, daddy! Yeah, daddy, daddy, and then a year later, he’s, like, in everything now ’cause he’s hot and big and everyone’s like, ‘Go the fuck away, dude,’” Davidson explained.

Despite Davidson’s prediction, Walton Goggins responded by embracing his growing fan base and suggested he was not concerned about the possibility of public opinion shifting against him.

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Walton Goggins reflects on fame after Pete Davidson predicts backlash:

Walton Goggins responded to Pete Davidson’s prediction about his rising fame by sharing a thoughtful message with fans. According to Us Weekly, the actor posted a screenshot of The Hollywood Reporter article on Instagram, alongside travel photos and a lengthy caption.

“I saw this article and had to respond. (Pete was talking about his own experience), Pete we don’t know each other but I appreciate the heads up,” Goggins wrote.

Goggins agreed with Pete Davidson “on one thing”: Pedro Pascal’s character. Goggins also referenced his recent successes with The White Lotus and The Righteous Gemstones.

“As a 53 yr old, I’m acutely aware that every experience has a shelf life. I appreciate so many of you going on this journey with me. I imagine a lot of you (and I don’t blame you) are tired of hearing my homilies. Trust me I’m tired of saying them,” he explained.

The actor also told followers not to feel obliged to read stories about him, but admitted he valued the support when they did.

“Being included in this headline isn’t a curse, it’s a blessing. How lucky am I that this is even a possibility?!! Way more than a poor kid from GA would ever have the audacity to imagine. I wouldn’t take one back.”

Closing out the message, Goggins embraced whatever may come:

“If saying yes in life more than saying no is a crime, then I’m guilty as charged. And If this headline is a possibility or an inevitability … if this is my fate … Well … f*** it. I’m going to enjoy the F*** OUT OF IT.”

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Pete Davidson credits his mom for pushing him toward sobriety:

Sobriety was another subject Pete Davidson opened up about on This Past Weekend with Theo Von. The comedian explained that his mother, Amy Waters Davidson, had been the one to push him into finally taking recovery seriously. “My mom’s the most supportive person in the world,” Davidson said during the Sept. 23 podcast.

“And it got to a point where she called me when I was in rehab and she was like, ‘My biggest fear is that I will turn on the news and I’ll see that my son has died,’” he shared.

For Pete Davidson, now 31 and expecting his first child with model Elsie Hewitt, that call was impossible to brush off.

“She’s so supportive and wants to always have positivity around, that killed me. So I was like, ‘Alright, can’t die until she’s dead,’” shared Davidson.

His father’s death in the September 11 terrorist attacks has always been part of his public story. He admitted it also factored into his choice to stay clean.

“I’d have to be a f**king sociopath to not get my s**t together,” he said.

Pete Davidson also spoke candidly about how his behavior once pushed away those who loved him most.

“Anybody that’s actually loved me and cared about me has gotten the worst wrath from me, like, ‘F--k you, leave me. Go ahead, leave me,’” he shared.

But when they refused to walk away, the realization hit.

“I was like, ‘Oh s--t you’re calling my bluff, and I love you and I don’t want you to go away,” he recalled.

Pete Davidson, who has spoken openly about past struggles with mental health and addiction, said he now feels more grateful than ever for the people who stood by him. With a baby on the way and a renewed focus on family, the comedian noted that his mother’s words help him whenever he feels tempted to slip. For him, sobriety isn’t just about staying alive; it’s about honoring the people who refused to give up on him.