Insight into His Career and Fame
In "The Sopranos," there's a line from Tony that goes, "You ever feel like you got into something at the end? When the good times were over?" This is how Davidson feels about show business and being a celebrity. He believes that his time in the spotlight is over. Speaking about his own career, he shared that he has been "oversaturated" for a long time. When he first started, he was hungry and couldn't say no to offers. But now, he realizes that less is more, just like Christian Bale.
Bale only does one movie every two or three years, yet people still go to see it. Davidson also cited Oscar-winner Leonardo DiCaprio, who does one movie every four years and makes it the biggest thing in the world. People miss them when they're not around. Davidson shot to fame not only for his role on SNL but also due to media coverage of his relationships with high-profile stars like Emily Ratajkowski, Ariana Grande, and Kim Kardashian. Now, he believes that his retreat from the public eye is a direct response to his "celebrity" status overshadowing his work.
Dealing with Negative Press
Davidson described how he was "hit on the face with the Hollywood shovel." It was a long time coming, and he needed it. He is now happy with where he is mentally. He wants to be known for his work rather than his personal life. He doesn't want to be seen as just a "loser who just dates people." The negative press coverage, he said, was a "blessing in disguise" as it allowed him to take a step back and evaluate his life.
He realized that he is from Staten Island and wanted to do stand-up. If he could do anything else because of stand-up, it was a miracle. After leaving SNL, Davidson has been busy with roles in films like Fast X, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Dumb Money, and the upcoming animated feature Dog Man. He also wrote, created, and starred in Bupkis, a Peacock comedy.
Recent Projects and Personal Growth
Most recently, he released his second Netflix special, Turbo Fonzarelli in January. After a stand-up tour with over 200 live appearances, he checked into a wellness facility for mental health treatment. He kept a low profile before returning to SNL in November for a sketch with his pal John Mulaney. This period of self-reflection and growth has allowed him to focus on what truly matters to him.
Davidson's decision to step away from the limelight shows his maturity and his desire to build a more meaningful career. He is no longer content with just being in the public eye; he wants to be remembered for his talent and hard work.