A joyful pregnancy announcement by Pete Davidson’s girlfriend, actress and model Elsie Hewitt, has triggered a wave of congratulations and a side of controversy.

Hewitt shared a carousel of images on Instagram on July 16, 2025, captioned, “welp now everyone knows we had sex.” While fans gushed over the sweet reveal, one photo created a heated debate.

Amidst the series was the image, positioned as the tenth photo. In the now-viral photo, the comedian posed with his left hand down near his waist in a gesture that many online users interpreted as symbolic, cryptic, or even inappropriate, leading to a flurry of commentary.

The mother-to-be also stood in front of a mirror with her hand raised to her forehead in a playful pose, while Davidson stood behind her, smiling and dressed in loose, white attire.

“What is Pete doing with his hand?” one Instagrammer asked under US Weekly’s repost of the announcement. Another added, “So sick of symbolic gestures.”

On Facebook, commenters responded with similar confusion and intensity. One wrote, “What hand sign Pete throwing down there?” Another added, “I wanna know what’s up with the weird hand gestures,” while a third noted, “The symbolism. Check out Pete’s hand gesture! Wow.”

Despite the online stir, many fans remained focused on the couple’s happy news. “I am so excited and happy for you and Pete! What a lucky baby,” one fan wrote on Hewitt’s original post.

Another commented, “Congratulations Elsie and Pete❤️🙌! Such amazing news ❤️” and a third joked, “Awww congrats!!! 💓 Lmk if you guys ever need a local babysitter! 😂”

While the couple has chosen to remain quiet on the chatter surrounding the hand gesture, their silence hasn’t slowed the speculation. Still, for many fans, the focus remains on the excitement of new beginnings and the hope that this moment marks a happy and meaningful step forward for Davidson and Hewitt as they prepare to welcome their baby.

Davidson’s romantic life has long been a subject of public fascination, especially following his high-profile engagement to pop star Ariana Grande in June 2018.

At the time, TMZ reported that the comedian proposed to Grande just weeks into their relationship. Things heated up between the two so much that he got two tattoos inspired by Grande.

It was also reported that he commissioned a custom engagement ring for the pop star. The ring, a VVS1 clarity 3.03-carat diamond set in platinum, cost $93,000. The ring, which reportedly took two weeks to make, was designed by NYC jeweler Greg Yuna, also known as Mr Flawless.

The then-couple got engaged after dating for a short time. Before they started dating each other, Grande was with Mac Miller, and Davidson with Larry David’s daughter, Cazzie.

However, the whirlwind romance didn’t last. After their split, Grande posted some personal messages expressing that she was going through a rough patch and needed a break from the spotlight.

On the other hand, Davidson continued to appear on SNL and even referenced his ex-fiancée, Grande, in some of his sketches. Sources close to them revealed to TMZ that it was just not the right time for the comedian and pop star’s relationship.

From public engagements to viral photo debates, one thing is clear: Davidson’s relationships continue to captivate and sometimes divide the internet.