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Pete Davidson is kicking off 2025 Super Bowl weekend in great spirits.

One day before the Big Game, the Saturday Night Live alum shared a rare life update at Fanatics founder Michael Rubin‘s party in New Orleans Feb. 8, telling E! News exclusively he was doing “fantastic.”

“Look at me!” added a smiling Pete, who wore a light blue Staten Island FerryHawks minor league baseball team T-shirt, black and white shorts and a white Cafe du Monde bucket hat. “I look fantastic.”

The 31-year-old, who has spoken out multiple times in the past about mental health struggles, made his comments a little over a week before the premiere of NBC’s three-hour SNL50: The Anniversary Special, which is set to feature him and other SNL cast members from years past.

“I’m excited to hang out with [John] Mulaney,” Pete said. “I love [creator] Lorne [Michaels]. It’s an honor to celebrate him and all that he’s done and all of his accomplishments. And I’m just gonna be happy to be there. But it’s gonna be fun, so make sure to tune in.”

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Pete made his comments two months after returning to the red carpet following more than a year of keeping out of the spotlight, during which he spent time in rehab to seek mental health treatment.

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The actor has increased his public appearances in recent weeks, appearing on talk shows and promotional events for Dog Man the recently released animated film based on Dav Pilkey‘s hit children’s graphic novel series, of which the actor provides the voice of villain Petey.

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And while he has not shared details about his current love life, Pete—whose most recent public relationship, with Outer Banks actress Madelyn Cline, ended last summer—did recently give fans an inside peek at his dating philosophy

“I’m the girl, I think, whenever I’m in a relationship,” he said on the Jan. 31 episode of The Drew Barrymore Show.” So some guys are shy and like when a lady’s like, ‘Hey.'”

Pete, who before his romance with Madelyn dated Kim Kardashian—who is also set to appear on SNL50: The Anniversary Special Feb. 16—and was engaged to Ariana Grande at one point, emphasized that he likes assertiveness in a partner.

“Because I grew up with all ladies in the house,” the comedian—whose dad firefighter dad Scott Davidson was killed in the in the September 11, 2001 attacks, leaving behind Pete, his mom Amy Water Davidson and sister Casey Davidson—continued. “So, I act pretty feminine.”

Read on to see celebs at pre-Super Bowl 2025 parties…

Cardi B

The drinks were flowing as the “WAP” rapper popped by Whipshots and Fat Tuesday’s Bourbon Street pop-up, kicking off their new menu collaboration The Queen Cake. 

Travis Scott, Tyla & Quavo

All hands were on deck during Kaytranada‘s DJ set at the Raising Cane’s after-party.

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz

The couple was all smiles at The One Party by Uber to kick off Super Bowl LIX weekend in New Orleans. The Uber One member-only event featured a performance by Travis Scott with special guest Ice Spice, a DJ Set by Solange Knowles and DJ Auntie Spice and drumline from Tulane University. 

Bradley Cooper

The A Star Is Born actor served up cheesesteaks at the Danny & Coops pop-up as part of Visa’s Champions of Small Business initiative.

Doechii

The Grammy winner brought her style A-game to the House of Verizon, presented by Tao.

John Summit and Dom Dolla

The superstar DJ celebrate the Big Game weekend in New Orleans with Tequila Don Julio 1942. 

Post Malone

Congratulations were in order for the rapper at the Bud Light Backyard bash.

Da’Vine Joy Randolph

The Oscar winner attended the GQ Bowl at Hotel Peter and Paul in New Orleans.

T-Pain

The music sensation turned up the party at Verizon’s The Big Speakeasy in partnership with Tao, performing a set of over ten of his top hits. 

Jon Hamm and Anna Osceola

The couple stepped out to celebrate at the The One Party by Uber. 

Nelly

It got hot in hurr at the DraftKings & h.wood homecoming party sponsored by T-Mobile, Venmo and Bloom.

Diplo

The DJ hit the decks during the UnKommon Events pre-game party.

Odell Beckham Jr.

OBJ celebrates the Big Game at Tequila Don Julio x Popeyes’ private party

Flavor Flav

It was time to party for the rapper at DraftKings and Female Quotient’s Equality Lounge with liquor sponsored by Lobos 1707 Tequila.

Ian Somerhalder

The Vampire Diaries alum had a fang-tastic time at the Fred Minnick Live 2025 pre-Super Bowl party.

Chance the Rapper

There was no chance of a bad time at the FRI&NDS debut party presented by Cash App.

Sydney Warner

The influencer got her glam on at A1 x House Revlon with American Crew, John Varvatos and Juicy Couture.

Brooks Nader

The model caught some rays during The Longest Tailgate party hosted by Smirnoff.

Kelsey Anderson

The Bachelor Nation star had a rosy time at Gallery Media Group’s For the W event presented by Ulta Beauty.

Yung Gravy

The rapper mingled in the crowd at Maxim and UnKommon Events’ Saints and Sinners party.

Tinashe

The “Nasty” singer performed at Tequila Don Julio x Popeyes private party in New Orleans. 

Winnie Harlow

It’s time to party! The model attended Captain Morgan’s Rum Street Party in New Orleans. 

T-Pain

The “Buy U A Drank” rapper performed at Captain Morgan’s Rum Street Party in New Orleans. 

Cara Delevingne

The supermodel was spoted at the One Party by Uber 2025 in New Orleans.

Gabrielle Union & Saweetie

The stars attended the EA Sports Madden Bowl at The Orpheum Theater in New Orleans onahead of SuperBowl LIX.

Miles Teller & Keleigh Teller

The couple turned the EA Sports Madden Bowl into a stylish date night, with Miles wearing an Eagles t-shirt from Junk Food Clothing.

Braxton Berrios & Alix Earle

The two arrived together at Michael Rubin‘s Fanatics Super Bowl party at The Sugar Mill in New Orleans.

Megan Thee Stallion

The Grammy winner struck a pose at FanDuel’s Super Bowl party, powered by Spotify, in New Orleans.

Janelle Monáe

The singer, wearing Ray-Ban sunglasses, performs at The Big Speakeasy at House of Verizon presented by Tao.

Bill Belichick & Jordon Hudson

The former New England Patriots head coach and his girlfriend were spotted at Fanatics founder Michael Rubin‘s party.

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