Pete Davidson publicly praised Kim Kardashian’s acting and said he has no bad blood with his ex during a recent conversation with Nikki Glaser. On Friday’s episode of The Pete Davidson Show, Davidson spoke with Glaser, who appears with Kardashian in the upcoming Netflix comedy The Fifth Wheel, alongside Fortune Feimster and Brenda Song. He reacted warmly to Kardashian’s performance, saying he was surprised by how good she is at acting. Glaser agreed, calling Kardashian “great” and later described her as smart, focused, and resilient.
Davidson and Kardashian dated for nine months before splitting in 2022, but he said he supported her desire to act while they were together. He recalled Kardashian telling him she wanted to become an actress, and said he immediately encouraged her. According to Davidson, she has proved herself to be genuinely talented. He called her “so good at acting” and added that she is “superhuman” in the way she handles work and public attention.
Kardashian made her acting debut in American Horror Story: Delicate about a year after the breakup, and later appeared in the series All’s Fair. Her upcoming role in The Fifth Wheel has drawn fresh attention to her acting career, and Glaser said working with Kardashian exceeded her expectations. She explained that Kardashian is aware people look for her to fail, but still chooses projects that challenge her. Glaser also noted that Kardashian does not seem overly affected by criticism and sometimes appears unaware of major stories about herself, suggesting she shields herself from public noise.
Davidson echoed that sentiment, saying Kardashian continues to be herself no matter what is happening in the media. He said he learned from her that even when “whatever’s in the news” is swirling around, a person can keep moving forward and doing what they want. He also joked that Kardashian is funny, reinforcing that his comments were complimentary rather than bitter.
Glaser added that Kardashian handled the experience with confidence and exceeded expectations on set. She said Kardashian was determined and willing to take on a role even when public perception was working against her. The overall tone of the discussion was admiring, with both Davidson and Glaser emphasizing Kardashian’s work ethic, confidence, and ability to absorb criticism without letting it derail her.
The exchange also underscored that Davidson appears supportive of Kardashian’s career path years after their breakup. Rather than dwelling on their past relationship, he focused on her talent and professional growth. His comments suggested respect for Kardashian as a performer and as someone who has continued to reinvent herself in the entertainment industry.
For now, Kardashian’s acting career continues to expand with The Fifth Wheel and other projects, while Davidson’s praise shows that their former relationship has not affected his view of her success.
