Pete Davidson defends Pedro Pascal, calls out Hollywood’s quick celebrity takedowns

Pete Davidson is standing up for Pedro Pascal after the actor faced criticism online for appearing “in everything.” On a recent episode of Theo Von’s podcast This Past Weekend, Davidson, 31, spoke about how quickly fame can shift in Hollywood. He cited Pascal as the latest example of a cycle where stars are celebrated one moment and criticized the next.Davidson recalled how just a couple of years ago, Pascal was praised as a hardworking actor finally getting his big break. But after becoming a fan favorite—with the internet calling him “daddy”—the tone shifted. Now, critics complain he’s in too many projects. Davidson argued that people need to give Pascal time to adjust to his new level of fame after decades of struggle."He’s been at it for 30 years," Davidson said, noting that Pascal is still learning how to handle everyday fame, like fans approaching him in public. He urged people to let the actor settle into the spotlight instead of rushing to criticize him. Davidson also pointed out that Walton Goggins could be the next target, highlighting how Hollywood often “builds everyone up” only to “turn” on them within months.Pascal, 50, continues to headline major projects. He recently appeared in the trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu alongside Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White. He has also joined Marvel’s 'Fantastic Four: The First Steps' as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, with plans to appear in 'Avengers: Doomsday' next year. Beyond blockbusters, Pascal has taken on arthouse roles in Ari Aster’s 'Eddington' and 'Celine' Song’s 'Materialists,' and returned for season 2 of HBO’s 'The Last of Us.'