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Pete Davidson defends Pedro Pascal after online backlash: ‘He’s worked so hard’

Despite the negative commentary, Pedro seems to be unbothered.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 12:56 PM EDTSEP 24, 2025, 12:56 PM EDT

Pete Davidson isn’t holding back when it comes to defending fellow actor Pedro Pascal. During a recent appearance on 'This Past Weekend with Theo Von,' the comedian and actor opened up about fatherhood, personal memories, and, unexpectedly, the internet’s negative attitude toward fame, using Pascal as a prime example.

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Joining Von in New York City, Davidson seemed in good spirits as he talked about the excitement of becoming a new dad and reflected on his own father’s memory. But the conversation took a sharp turn when the two touched on Hollywood’s tendency to build stars up, only to tear them down just as fast.

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“He’s worked so hard, he’s been a struggling actor, blows up so f--ing hard, everyone’s like ‘daddy!’… and then a year later he’s like in everything now because he’s big and everyone’s like ‘go the f-- away dude!’” Davidson said, clearly frustrated by the online backlash Pascal has received in recent months.

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Pascal, whose breakout roles in 'The Mandalorian,' 'The Last of Us,' and a string of blockbuster hits made him a fan-favorite seemingly overnight, has faced some criticism for being “overexposed,” a trend Davidson sees as unfair and short-sighted.

Pedro Pascal attends the "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" blue carpet fan event at Das Center — Pete Davidson isn’t holding back when it comes to defending fellow actor Pedro Pascal.

“It’s like, what the f--- dude?? You’ve got to give someone time to adjust to that new level of fame… It’s like we build everybody up and now it’s so fast to turn [on them]."

Davidson’s comments speak to a larger conversation happening in entertainment and online culture, about how quickly public opinion can shift, especially on social media. One day, someone is crowned the internet’s favorite, and the next, they’re being told to step back.

Pete Davidson attends the New York screening of Roadside Attractions' 'Riff Raff' at Regal Essex Crossing — Davidson seemed in good spirits as he talked about the excitement of becoming a new dad and reflected on his own father’s memory.

Beyond the celebrity talk, Davidson and Von also shared laughs over underrated films, with Davidson passionately praising Frequency (2000), calling it “one of the best movies ever.” His nostalgic appreciation for the Dennis Quaid time-travel thriller added a lighter, personal touch to the episode.

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Despite the negative commentary online, Pedro seems to be unbothered, enjoying his momentum and starring in blockbusters as well as independent films with original stories. Most recently, it was announced that the actor would be replacing Joaquin Phoenix in Todd Haynes' gay romance 'De Noche.'

Pascal has faced some criticism for being “overexposed,”

According to sources close to the production, plans are underway to restart filming in early 2026 in Guadalajara, Mexico, with Pascal currently in negotiations to star opposite 'Top Gun: Maverick' actor Danny Ramirez.