Pop Culture

Woman Who Falsely Claimed to Be Pete Davidson's Wife Arrested Inside His Home

Michelle Mootreddy was reportedly taken into custody Thursday after entering Davidson's Staten Island residence. The comedian was not home at the time.

Pete Davidson
Image via Getty/Dia Dipasupil/WireImage
Getty

The Pete Davidson fake marriage saga continues.

TMZ reports New York authorities have arrested Michelle Mootreddy, the woman who falsely claimed to be Davidson’s business partner and wife. Mootreddy is accused of trespassing onto the comedian’s Staten Island property on Thursday, when she allegedly entered his residence through an open side door and proceeded to sit down at his kitchen table.

Investigators say the Saturday Night Live star wasn’t home at the time, but relatives who were in the house immediately called the police after noticing the unwelcome visitor. Staten Island Live reports the woman was charged with illegally entering, but a law enforcement source told the outlet the department intends to raise the charge to stalking.

Mootreddy made headlines this week after she sent out a bogus press release announcing Davidson as the co-founder/co-CEO of a production company. The presser described Mootreddy and Davidson as “childhood friends,” and claimed the two had secretly tied the knot.

Davidson’s attorney told Complex that Davidson was not involved with the supposed production company, nor was he married.

“The press release being circulated this morning about Pete Davidson is completely false,” the attorney said in a statement Tuesday. “Not a word of it is true. Mr. Davidson has no idea who this person is. We are investigating and considering all legal and equitable remedies.”

Davidson has yet to publicly address the fake press release and Mootreddy’s arrest.

Related Stories

pete davidson
pop-culture

Pete Davidson's Attorney Responds to 'Completely False' Press Release Claiming 'SNL' Star Is Married

The press release was sent out to reporters early Tuesday morning and was immediately met with skepticism. An attorney now confirms it's "completely false."

Trace William Cowen1876 days ago
gummies snl
pop-culture

Watch Pete Davidson and Aidy Bryant Sing a Song About Being Edible Gummies

For her 'SNL' debut, Regina King appeared in a sketch where she acted as a cop who ate edibles and started imagining two gummies singing songs.

tara mahadevan1906 days ago
pete glenn
pop-culture

Pete Davidson Recalls Getting His Borderline Personality Disorder Diagnosis: 'The Weight of the World Feels Lifted'

Pete Davidson and Glenn Close had a charming interview for 'Variety' magazine's Actors on Actors series, and two also tackled the subject of mental health.

Joe Price1923 days ago

Stay ahead on Exclusives

Download the Complex App