Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian.Photo: Paul Morigi/Getty Images
Sunday was date night forPete DavidsonandKim Kardashian.The couple made an appearance at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., where Davidson’s friendJon Stewartwas awarded the23rd Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.Davidson, 28, and Kardashian, 41, were photographed watching intently during the ceremony, with theSaturday Night Livestar looking dapper in a black shirt and blazer.The Kardashianspersonality, meanwhile, coordinated with her beau in a black sequined ensemble, and wore her hair in a sleek updo.Other comedic celebs in attendance at the event includedSteve Carell,Samantha Bee,Ed HelmsandJimmy Kimmel.Olivia MunnandJohn Mulaneywere also present.Speaking about his close friend Stewart, Davidson joked on stage: “Who couldn’t love this guy? Probably the most controversial thing he’s done is being friends with me… Is Jon really my friend? I don’t know if we’re really friends or if this is a make-a-wish type thing.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Kardashian hasbeen linked toDavidson since last fall, when the pair werephotographed holding handsin October 2021 at Knott’s Scary Farm in Buena Park, California. Earlier that month, theyshared an onscreen kissduring Kardashian’sSNLhosting debut.A source told PEOPLE last week that the SKIMS mogul’s famous family “just loves” Davidson.“They enjoy having him around. He is great for Kim. He is getting to know her kidsand everyone seems to be getting along,” the insider said. “Pete hasn’t had any expectations. He gets that he is coming into a complex family situation. He doesn’t want to complicate things.“The source added that Kardashian and Davidson “are doing great,” adding, “Pete lets Kim be Kim and doesn’t put any pressure on her. When she is busy with the kids, he does his own thing. He understands her priorities.“RELATED VIDEO:Kim KardashianShares PDA Photos of Her andPete Davidsonfrom Date Night: “Late Nite Snack"Kardashian previouslyfiled for divorcefromKanye Westin February 2021. While the pair’s legal battle is still ongoing, a judgedeclared the businesswoman legally singlein March. The two share four children:North, 8½,Saint, 6,Chicago, 4, andPsalm, 2½.During an appearance onHoward Stern’s SiriusXM radio show last month, Stewart opened up about Davidson and how he has handled the feud with West, 44, that unfolded after theDondaartist’s split from Kardashian.“I know Pete real well. He’s just a kid trying to live his life. [He’s] one of my favorite people,” Stewart, 59,said on the episode.“He’s just a smart, funny, kid, trying to live his life.“He added, “I think he’sdoing as best you can in that situationwhen you’re dealing with something that’s so explosive and loaded, with all kinds of other things. I just love that kid.”
Sunday was date night forPete DavidsonandKim Kardashian.
The couple made an appearance at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., where Davidson’s friendJon Stewartwas awarded the23rd Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Davidson, 28, and Kardashian, 41, were photographed watching intently during the ceremony, with theSaturday Night Livestar looking dapper in a black shirt and blazer.
The Kardashianspersonality, meanwhile, coordinated with her beau in a black sequined ensemble, and wore her hair in a sleek updo.
Other comedic celebs in attendance at the event includedSteve Carell,Samantha Bee,Ed HelmsandJimmy Kimmel.Olivia MunnandJohn Mulaneywere also present.
Speaking about his close friend Stewart, Davidson joked on stage: “Who couldn’t love this guy? Probably the most controversial thing he’s done is being friends with me… Is Jon really my friend? I don’t know if we’re really friends or if this is a make-a-wish type thing.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.
Kardashian hasbeen linked toDavidson since last fall, when the pair werephotographed holding handsin October 2021 at Knott’s Scary Farm in Buena Park, California. Earlier that month, theyshared an onscreen kissduring Kardashian’sSNLhosting debut.
A source told PEOPLE last week that the SKIMS mogul’s famous family “just loves” Davidson.
“They enjoy having him around. He is great for Kim. He is getting to know her kidsand everyone seems to be getting along,” the insider said. “Pete hasn’t had any expectations. He gets that he is coming into a complex family situation. He doesn’t want to complicate things.”
The source added that Kardashian and Davidson “are doing great,” adding, “Pete lets Kim be Kim and doesn’t put any pressure on her. When she is busy with the kids, he does his own thing. He understands her priorities.”
RELATED VIDEO:Kim KardashianShares PDA Photos of Her andPete Davidsonfrom Date Night: “Late Nite Snack”
Kardashian previouslyfiled for divorcefromKanye Westin February 2021. While the pair’s legal battle is still ongoing, a judgedeclared the businesswoman legally singlein March. The two share four children:North, 8½,Saint, 6,Chicago, 4, andPsalm, 2½.
During an appearance onHoward Stern’s SiriusXM radio show last month, Stewart opened up about Davidson and how he has handled the feud with West, 44, that unfolded after theDondaartist’s split from Kardashian.
“I know Pete real well. He’s just a kid trying to live his life. [He’s] one of my favorite people,” Stewart, 59,said on the episode.“He’s just a smart, funny, kid, trying to live his life.”
He added, “I think he’sdoing as best you can in that situationwhen you’re dealing with something that’s so explosive and loaded, with all kinds of other things. I just love that kid.”
Alexandra Rockey Fleming
source: people.com
