Pete Davidson ‘restrained’ after concerning confrontation

Pete Davidson has reportedly caused concern among his co-stars after an alleged confrontation with a paparazzo. Photo / Getty ImagesPete Davidson has allegedly caused concern among his co-stars after a confrontation with another man.The Sun has reported the 30-year-old comedian and actor was reportedly “constrained” by his co-stars after allegedly attempting to confront a paparazzi photographer and later “trashed his trailer on a movie set”.The star was filming the upcoming crime film Riff Raff when the alleged incident took place, with reports claiming he caught the photographer trying to take a photo of Davidson and his co-stars, Bill Murray and Ed Harris.Davidson was reportedly “so furious” about the interaction that he tried to confront the photographer, resulting in his co-stars and members of production to “restrain him”.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Sources told the news outlet the Saturday Night Live alum then returned to his trailer where he “proceeded to trash it”.Pete Davidson on the set of Riff Raff. Photo / Getty Images“He’s a good guy and everyone likes him,” an insider said. “He’s obviously going through something right now and people are worried.”It comes just months after the star checked into rehab after struggling with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and PTSD.Page Six reported at the time the A-lister was being treated at a Pennsylvania clinic where he has checked in before.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Davidson has struggled with his mental health since he lost his firefighter father when he was just 7, in the 9/11 attacks.According to a close friend: “Pete regularly goes to rehab for ‘tune-ups’ and to take a mental break, so that’s what’s happening.”Pete Davidson checked into rehab this year. Photo / APAccording to previous reports, Davidson has been admitted to rehab on two other occasions, once in 2017 and again in 2019. He also sparked a wellness check by police in 2018 after discussing suicide online.The star has been open about his battle with BPD, telling actress Glenn Close in an interview for Variety magazine:“I got diagnosed with BPD a few years ago, and I was always just so confused all the time, and just thought something was wrong, and didn’t know how to deal with it.“Then, when somebody finally tells you, the weight of the world feels lifted off your shoulders. You feel so much better.”And in 2020, he revealed in an interview with US radio host Charlemagne tha God that his battle with depression is “constant”.“I’m always depressed, all the time. I have to constantly bring myself out of it.”Where to get helpIf it is an emergency and you or someone else is at risk, call 111.For counselling and supportAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Lifeline: Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP)Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)Need to talk? Call or text 1737Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202For children and young peopleYouthline: Call 0800 376 633 or text 234AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.What’s Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)For help with specific issuesAlcohol and Drug Helpline: Call 0800 787 797Anxiety Helpline: Call 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY)OutLine: Call 0800 688 5463 (0800 OUTLINE) (6pm-9pm)Safe to talk (sexual harm): Call 0800 044 334 or text 4334AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.All services are free and available 24/7 unless otherwise specified.For more information and support, talk to your local doctor, hauora, community mental health team, or counselling service. The Mental Health Foundation has more helplines and service contacts on its website.