Davidson Says Tattoo Removal Is “Brutal” as Ink Nearly Disappears

Davidson began removing his tattoos in 2020 and said the process has been difficult. At the New York premiere of How to Rob a Bank, he explained that he had worn sweaters for about six months, leaving people unsure how much ink remained beneath them. His arms are now nearly bare, but he joked that the tattoos might come back.

The comedian has previously described the removal as more painful than getting tattooed. The process burns away a layer of skin, which then needs six to eight weeks to heal; he said it must be repeated many times. He has also warned people to think carefully before choosing tattoos, reflecting on his own decisions when he was feeling low.

Davidson has said his tattoos created extra work in acting roles, sometimes requiring as much as three hours in makeup to cover them. He has nevertheless added at least one new piece: his daughter Scottie’s name, inked near his ear. Scottie was born in December 2025.

At the premiere, Davidson also joked that he would be the first American James Bond, then said his co-star Nicholas Hoult would be the right person for the role. Davidson praised Hoult for checking in on him and his family during his first year as a father. How to Rob a Bank is scheduled to open in theaters on November 13.