Why did Elsie Hewitt sue Ryan Phillipe? Dating history explored as model announces pregnancy news

13th Annual Blossom Ball - Source: Getty
Elsie Hewitt and Pete Davidson attend the 13th Annual Blossom Ball at The Pierre Hotel on May 15, 2025 in New York City.- Source: Getty

Elsie Hewitt, who had previously sued former boyfriend, Ryan Philippe for alleged physical assault, is now expecting her first child with the comedian Pete Davidson. Hewitt and Davidson were first linked together back in March of this year, after pictures of them vacationing together were released. The news of the pregnancy was revealed by Hewitt, who posted the news on her Instagram, saying:

"Welp, now enjoying knows we had s*x."

In one of the pictures posted by Elsie Hewitt, the Saturday Night Live star is seen hugging her as they pose for the camera. In the other pictures, the soon to be parents can be seen sharing a moment from their ultrasound appointment, while the other shots capture moments from their daily lives together.


More about Elsie Hewitt's daing history as model confirms news of her first child with boyfriend Pete Davidson

Elsie Hewitt rose to fame as a model and has since appeared in several movies. Over the years, she has been in several high prolife relationships. According to US Weekly, Elsie Hewitt was first reported to be dating Ryan Philippe back in 2017. The couple, who had a twenty one year age difference, were together for just a few months.

After their relationship ended, the influencer accused the Cruel Intentions actor of physical assault that allegedly took place in his home in LA. According to Page Six, Ryan Philippe, who has continued to deny the allegations, allegedly "punched her and kicked her down the stairs," causing her bodily harm. She also accused him of excessive drug use, and saying :

"[He was] repeatedly abusing a panoply of legal and illegal drugs, including without limitation: cocaine, ecstasy, psychedelic mushrooms and steroids.”

Elsie Hewitt was later hospitalized, and sued the I Know What You Did Last Summer actor for one million dollars. The statement from her lawyer, read:

"Ms. Hewitt filed this case for all those women who have been abused. Such conduct is intolerable. Neither she nor I seek any money in this case and any money awarded will be donated to a battered women society.”

Ryan Phillipe, in his statement, explained his version of the events, saying:

"You know, this was an impasse. Nothing was changing. And she was refusing to leave until she got into the bedroom. And at one point, I thought that I was going to try to remove her from the premises and set her outside and close the door. Because I didn’t know what else to do."

He further added:

"And at that point, it hadn’t occurred to me to call the cops. I’m a famous person. I didn’t want to bring that kind of attention to me and my house. And so I attempted to pick her up like a baby. Carrying. Like a child. With one arm under the back and one arm under the legs. And she was flailing. And I made it one step, and I fell back on my bottom, holding her. And that was it."

Two years later, in October 2019, the former couple settled the matter out of court.

Elsie Hewitt was then linked to Benny Blanco, who is currently dating singer Selenea Gomez. The couple were first linked in 2019 and were later spotted attending the red carpet event of the Spotify Best New Artist program in 2020. According to reports, the couple separated that same year, after less than a year of dating.

In 2024, Elsie Hewitt was linked to another high prolife celebrity. According to US Weekly, she was reported to be dating Jason Sudeikis, and the alleged couple was seen at several public spaces together. Not much is known about their relationship, as the both chose to keep it private, but reports suggest that the couple separated after a few months of dating.

Elsie Hewitt and Pete Davidson have been reportedly dating since March, and later in May, the couple took their relationship to the next step by moving in together.

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Edited by Sarah Nazamuddin Harniswala