- John Mulaney and
Pete Davidson have developed an unlikelyfriendship over the last few years. - They've both worked on "Saturday Night Live," and the comedians even toured together.
- The friends have supported each other's endeavors on social media and in real life.
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The two have performed in multiple "Saturday Night Live" skits together, talked about each other in interviews and on social media, and even gone on tour.
Here's a look at how their friendship has evolved since they met:
October 17, 2015: Mulaney tweeted that Davidson followed him on Twitter
It's unclear exactly when or how Mulaney and Davidson met, but it is clear when their social-media friendship started.
In 2015, before appearing on "SNL" together, Mulaney tweeted about Davidson following him on Twitter.
"I just got followed by @petedavidson!!!!!! Tubular! Thanks Pete. I left half an Adderall in my office two years ago. Please mail to me," he wrote.
April 14, 2018: They appeared in their first 'SNL' skits together
Mulaney, who used to write for "SNL," returned to host the show for the first time in April 2018.
Mulaney and Davidson appeared in the musical "Diner Lobster" skit together, where the older comedian played a waiter at a diner and the younger one played a customer ordering lobster.
Davidson broke character and laughed while Mulaney performed a musical medley.
Later on the episode, they did another skit together called "Drag Brunch," where Mulaney played a waitress and Davidson, again, played one of his customers.
October 30, 2018: The two went to a Steely Dan show together
-John Mulaney (@mulaney) October 31, 2018
A few months after appearing on "SNL," Mulaney and Davidson went to a Steely Dan concert with Mulaney's wife, Annamarie Tendler, and his college roommate.
Mulaney tweeted out a video from the show with the caption, "I've seen Steely Dan for 12 years and no one ever stands. Pete Davidson changed that tonight."
The comedian later told Jimmy Fallon that Davidson didn't even know who or what Steely Dan was before showing up to the concert.
December 3, 2018: The friends sat courtside at a New York basketball game
At the end of 2018, Davidson and Mulaney sat courtside to watch the New York Knicks play the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden.
December 11, 2018: Mulaney talked about going to see Bob Dylan with Davidson and Jerry Seinfeld
During an interview on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," Mulaney said that he went to a Bob Dylan show with Davidson and Jerry Seinfeld.
Mulaney joked that Davidson didn't know any of the songs, and added, "I love him very much and he's a wonderful friend and he's just great to go out with."
January 14, 2019: The friends started touring together, and Mulaney showed off how different their dressing rooms were
Mulaney and Davidson kicked off 2019 by going on a "Sundays With Pete and John" comedy tour across the New York metropolitan area.
Before one show, Mulaney posted a series of photos on Instagram to show how different their dressing rooms were, which he captioned, "a study in green rooms."
In the photos, Mulaney's room is clean and filled with fresh fruits, vegetables, and a carton of almond milk.
But Davidson's dressing room is full of friends, takeout food boxes, and what Mulaney calls "Pete's green room detail" (marijuana).
January 19, 2019: The friends appeared on a sweet 'Weekend Update' segment
On the first "SNL" episode of 2019, Mulaney and Davidson joined Colin Jost and Michael Ché for their "Weekend Update" segment.
After bringing up Clint Eastwood's "The Mule," Davidson brought Mulaney on because he said he needed someone who could appreciate the movie with him.
When Jost said he didn't realize the two hung out a lot, Mulaney said, "Yeah we do, but a lot of times it looks like I'm Pete's lawyer."
Davidson added, "People usually think he's like an NBA coach, and I'm like the controversial rookie."
The bit continued with Mulaney saying, "I've been spending time with Pete to try to show him that you can have a life in comedy that is not insane. A sober, domestic life."
"And after observing John's life, I publicly threatened suicide," Davidson quipped back in reference to a 2018 social-media post in which he shared suicidal thoughts. "I'm sorry, I know I shouldn't make that joke, but it is funny."
"Pete, look at me. Look me in the eye. You are loved by many, and we are glad you are OK," Mulaney replied. "Now back to 'The Mule.'"
After the show, Mulaney tweeted out a photo of him and Davidson laughing together with the caption, "That was so stupid and fun. Thanks @nbcsnl."
February 18, 2019: Mulaney and Davidson swapped wardrobes for a comedy show
During one of their tour shows, Mulaney and Davidson stepped into each other's shoes.
Mulaney posted a photo on Instagram with the caption, "We switched clothes for the second show."
Later that month, during an appearance on "The Tonight Show," Mulaney told Fallon they swapped because Davidson made fun of his attire.
"He looks fantastic. And I gotta tell you, I felt fantastic," Mulaney said. "These are like triple XL shirt and jacket with SpongeBob SquarePants pajama bottoms."
He continued, "He's worn that ensemble before. He had it on a hanger and someone came into the dressing room and went, 'Are you going to wear a costume?' and he went, 'Those are my clothes.'"
Mulaney also told Fallon, "We have, like, slightly different touring styles. I mean, we're a little different, as people."
February 28, 2019: Mulaney and Davidson spilled their secrets on 'The Tonight Show'
During that same appearance on "The Tonight Show," Davidson joined Mulaney and Fallon to play a game of True Confessions.
When Mulaney confirmed that his story about his neighbor being a cannibal was true, Davidson said he must have just forgotten the memory of Mulaney telling him it before.
Mulaney replied, "I haven't. I've lived a full life. There's many stories."
March 2, 2019: Mulaney returned to host 'SNL,' and the friends took some backstage photos
When Mulaney returned to host "SNL" in 2019, he and Davidson followed up their "Diner Lobster" musical skit with "Bodega Bathroom." They also performed together in the "Chad Horror Movie" skit.
After the show, the friends posed for photos backstage wearing T-shirts with Mulaney's wife's face on them.
He posted a couple on Instagram with the caption, "The greatest woman in the world made me a t-shirt for SNL GOODNIGHTS featuring the only good photo I have ever taken. Luckily it's of her. Oh and after he saw it she made one for Pete too."
March 27, 2019: Mulaney helped promote Davidson's fundraiser for the Natural Resources Defense Council
-John Mulaney (@mulaney) March 27, 2019
Davidson put together a fund for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), a non-profit international environmental advocacy group, and asked fans to donate.
Everyone who donated at least $10 was entered into a raffle to win roundtrip airfare for two to New York City, two nights at a New York hotel, and two tickets to "SNL" along with entrance to the after-party.
Davidson filmed his promotional video for the fundraiser in a dressing room, and halfway through, Mulaney walked in to sing his praises.
Mulaney also tweeted out the video and wrote, "I interrupted this promo video by accident. Pete Davidson does a lot for the incredible @NRDC. Win a chance to go to 'SNL,' hang with him, be his guest for the party. I promise an hour or 2 spent with Pete is an absurd and incredible experience."
September 12, 2019: Mulaney said he once watched a movie with Davidson and Ariana Grande
During an interview with Esquire, Mulaney talked a little bit about his unlikely friendship with Davidson, highlighting how different they are.
He said that he invites Davidson to Steely Dan concerts, but "Pete invites me over while he gets a tattoo.'"
He added that one time he hung out with Davidson and his then-girlfriend, Ariana Grande.
"We watched a movie together. 'Eighth Grade.' Bo Burnham," he said.
In the interview, while speaking about their comedy tour, Mulaney added, "I knew Pete loved stand-up more than anything and wanted to get out there."
Mulaney also brought up his "Weekend Update" sketch with Davidson, where they touched on Davidson's 2018 Instagram post in which he shared suicidal thoughts.
"I tell him I love him all the time," Mulaney said. "... Pete and I came up with that bit together, but in my head, I was like, 'I hope this is a cathartic thing for him.' However it came to be, I was very glad it was there."
February 26, 2020: The friends did an 'SNL' promo video to show off the 'new and improved' Davidson
The promo video showed Mulaney walking into Davidson's green room to find a surprising scene: Davidson meditating.
Davidson explained in the video that he was getting "cleared out" and is a changed man, but his friend didn't believe him and demanded that Davidson show him his eyes to check if they're bloodshot.
Then after telling Davidson that he's proud of him, Mulaney asked his friend for his vape.
"No, you can't do that. You can't vape," Davidson replied. "That's so bad for you."
Davidson ended by saying he was going to act stupid in front of the paparazzi outside so no one would catch on to his real persona.
February 29, 2020: Mulaney and Davidson continued their musical-medley series on 'SNL'
When Mulaney returned for his first "SNL" hosting gig of 2020, he and Davidson continued their musical-medley skit series with "Airport Sushi."
The friends also paired up for the "Uncle Meme" sketch, where Davidson played Mulaney's scheming nephew.
April 2020: Davidson was a guest on Mulaney and Nick Kroll's podcast
A follow-up to "The Oh, Hello Show" Broadway play, "Oh, Hello: the P'dcast" was hosted by Nick Kroll and Mulaney in character as George St. Geegland and Charmed I'm Sure Gil Faizon while they "investigated" Princess Diana's death.
Davidson appeared on episode four and mentioned he doesn't often go on podcasts. While on the podcast, Davidson said he hasn't ever seen a photo of Princess Diana, and Mulaney teased him for it.
June 5, 2020: Mulaney and Davidson talked about their friendship with Vanity Fair
During a virtual interview with Vanity Fair, the friends spent an hour chatting about Davidson's film "The King of Staten Island."
They mainly spoke about the film and their careers, but they made sure to joke around a bit, too.
Davidson joked that their friendship was set up by the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and Mulaney quipped back that it was actually the "A Lot of Problems Agency."
On a more serious note, Mulaney said that their differences don't matter much.
"It's not that ridiculous that two people who have worked in the same places and have met several times decided to become friends," he said.
June 15, 2020: Davidson said he always has fun working with Mulaney
During an appearance on "Late Night With Seth Meyers," Davidson reminisced on an "SNL" skit he did with his friend.
"It's always fun to work with Mulaney, I think he's the greatest," he said.
October 31, 2020: Mulaney and Davidson reunited for more 'SNL' skits on the Halloween episode
When Mulaney showed up to host "SNL" again for the comedy show's 2020 Halloween episode, he reunited with Davidson for a few more humorous skits.
In addition to adding a new musical-medley skit, "New York Musical," to their ongoing series, Davidson and Mulaney put a comedic twist on a haunted classic in the "Headless Horseman" sketch.
April 2, 2021: Davidson said Mulaney would've stopped being his friend if kept referring to his mom's basement as his 'man cave'
After years of poking fun at his own living situation, Davidson said he finally moved out of his mom's basement in a Zoom call that was recorded and uploaded to a now-private TikTok video.
He also said that he used to call his mom's basement his "man cave" until Mulaney and his wife threatened to "no longer be his friend" if he continued.
Instead, he started calling it "'the' Basement, like 'the' Ohio State University."