He’s the highest-paid comedian of all time and sells out stadium shows, so Kevin Hart’s net worth has him laughing all the way to the bank. The actor, stand-up, and entrepreneur received the Mark Twain Prize for Humorin May 2024, joining legends like Richard Pryor, Jonathan Winters, Lily Tomlin, and Carol Burnett.
Hart was born on July 6, 1979, in Philadelphia. He began his career as a stand-up, performing at comedy clubs throughout the country. His breakthrough came with his first stand-up album, I’m a Grown Little Man in 2008, followed by Seriously Funny in 2010.
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His success in stand-up comedy led to opportunities in film and television, appearing in supporting roles in movies like Scary Movie 3 and Soul Plane before landing leading roles in films such as Think Like a Man and its sequel, Think Like a Man Too. He also starred in the hit comedy series Real Husbands of Hollywood, which he created and executive produced.
While receiving his Mark Twain prize, Hart said that committing to comedy was a gamble that thankfully paid off. “Life without a gamble is a weird thing, man,” he said. “‘Cause that’s acting as if you know. You don’t know. You don’t know what your future will be. You don’t have the answers. So sometimes a gamble is the best way to define what will be you or ultimately become the best version of you.” A gamble that paid off indeed, because Kevin Hart‘s net worth is seriously impressive.
Kevin Hart’s net worth
Kevin Hart’s net worth is estimated at $450 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, which includes around $50 to $60 million in earnings from tours. According to Celebrity Net Worth, between August 2015 and August 2016, Hart earned $90 million from touring, movies, merchandise, endorsem*nts, and more. Between June 2017 and June 2018, he made $60 million.
Kevin Hart’s Netflix salary
In 2021, Kevin Hart signed a massive deal with Netflix for four exclusive films. While the figures have not been made public, similar deals have eclipsed $100 million, per CBS. “Partnering with Netflix is an amazing opportunity for HartBeat and myself.I am excited to act in and produce cutting-edge films with Netflix. I am extremely grateful to Ted Sarandos and Scott Stuber, we share the same creative vision and always put the audience first,” he said at the time.
“This business is about growth and my HartBeat team continues to exceed my expectations with their ability to develop stories and relationships. Our goal is to make the HartBeat name synonymous with first-class entertainment and narratives.”
He’s also got a strong entrepreneurial spirit, launching HartBeat Productions in 2009; an underwear line with Tommy John in 2017; a comedy streaming service called Laugh Out Loud in 2018; and has endorsem*nt deals and/or partnerships with brands including Samsung, Wrangler, AT&T, Mountain Dew, and PokerStars.
On May 11, 2024, he took part in Netflix’s The Roast of Tom Brady, poking fun at the champion NFL quarterback for a live broadcast. After the show, he apparently gave Brady a $40,000 gift, a ring worth allegedly more than his Super Bowl rings.
Honored to have made Tom Brady's last two championship rings. One with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and now again at his roast. Might not be a Super Bowl ring, but we'll take it. Thank you @netflix #tombrady #theroast #jasonofbeverlyhills pic.twitter.com/YVAAskx85M
— Jason of Beverly Hills 💎 (@JasonofBH) May 6, 2024
Accordingto TMZ, the ring contains nearly 400 diamonds, rubies, and sapphires. Not only does it have Brady’s number (12), but it also includes the letters “LFG” and a goat, which was put there to signify that Brady is the GOAT (greatest of all time).
In an interview with Grant Cardone in 2021, Hart said he was more of a businessman in disguise than a comedian. “You only get in debt when you don’t understand the breakdown of your finances,” he said. “When you make money, split it in half, create a f—king account and call it the tax account. Put half of that there so as you make money, you always put money in this tax account.”
He continued: “I never got to worry about giving the government their money because that money’s over there. I’m never going to touch that money because it’s not mine. Then for my half, I’m going to take another half. This half is going over here, for my next real estate investment. I’m only living off a quarter of my financial gain.”
