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SNL's Pete Davidson: "I'd Do Anything for Lorne Michaels"
8 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Pete Davidson says he'd return to SNL if Lorne Michaels asked
- Davidson credits Michaels for jump-starting his career
- Davidson joined SNL at age 20 in 2014-2015 season
In a recent interview, former Saturday Night Live (SNL) cast member Pete Davidson has revealed his deep admiration and loyalty for the show's creator and long-time executive producer, Lorne Michaels. Davidson, who joined the SNL cast in 2014 at the young age of 20, says he would "do anything" for Michaels, the man he credits for jump-starting his career.
"I owe that guy my life," Davidson stated. "He jump-started everything." The King of Staten Island star went on to say that anytime Michaels calls, it is "an honor and a privilege" for him. Davidson, who is currently partnering with Amazon for Alexa+, expressed his gratitude towards Michaels, acknowledging that the SNL boss knows Davidson would readily return to the show if asked.
Davidson's time on SNL, which ran from 2014 to 2015, was marked by his status as one of the youngest cast members in the show's history. Now, over a decade later, the comedian's fondness for Michaels and the program that launched his career remains unwavering.
