Kevin Hart landed in many of our livings rooms in the early 2000s with the movie Soul Plane. Since then, he has emerged as a multi-faceted entertainer.
Kevin is a father of three to Hendrix and Heaven Hart from ex-wife, Torrei Hart, and son Kenzo Kash Hart he shares with his wife Eniko Parrish. And he has found success by making fun of himself and putting all of his family’s business on front street. Still, we’re sure there are so many things you never knew about Kevin hart.
After a Sept. 2, 2019, car accident in Malibu Hills, Calif., involving Kevin and personal trainer Rebecca Broxterman, and her fiancée Jared Black, Kevin found himself on the front page again. Thankfully, he’s expected to be just fine, according to NBC News.
While he takes time away to recover, let’s check out these 10 things you never knew about Kevin Hart.
Height Doesn’t Matter
One of the most magical things about Kevin’s stand-up is that he doesn’t really take himself seriously. In addition to that, he’s the brunt of many of his own jokes. With that in mind, in conversation with US Magazine, he shared that his favorite childhood memory was when he was tall enough to get on roller coasters.
And in case you were wondering: he stands at five-foot-four-inches tall.
His worst job ever
On a segment with Jimmy Fallon, Kevin recalls his worst summer job: a lifeguard. On the second day of work, he attempted to save a drowning kid. Things took a turn when the little boy’s mom and her friend assumed he was attacking her son. They jumped in the pool and took the little boy out. And, in turn, he told his mom that Kevin was trying to make him drown.
To make matters worse, the women said they were going to beat him up when he got out of the pool. So Kevin decided to stay in the water the entire shift to avoid the confrontation. SMH.
From selling Nike’s to working with Nike
Kevin’s first adult job was as a Salesman for Nike , where his personality shined and the sales quotas were met. While it’s clear he chose comedy over pushing shoes, things have a funny way of working out.
Kevin now works directly with Nike on his Run with Hart project. In a partnership, Kevin hosts the Move with Hart Podcast, hosts Nike+ Training Club events and has an official #movewithhart hashtag to ensure his fitness journey is shared across the world.
Digital Success
In an age of streaming and content, Kevin used his strengths to develop his own streaming app called Laugh Out Loud. In partnership with YouTube and HartBeat Productions, the channel houses original comedy content. This is especially big because he allows up and coming comedians a space to share their stand-up routines.
You can also catch him in his own original series, What The Fit, where he and celebrities — like Chance the Rapper and comedienne Tiffany Haddish (pictured, left) — tackle different physical exercises.
Fitness is contagious
Speaking of fitness, Kevin has been running marathons and taking his own health seriously these days. He’s so committed to ensuring fitness is a priority that he bet a friend to lose 60 pounds.
While speaking with Men’s Health, he mentioned that his friend Wayne was over 300 pounds and was struggling to sleep. Instead of listening to him vent, he told him he’d give him $25,000 if he lost 60 pounds.
Wayne lost the weight and got the dough for his big accomplishment.
Kevin Hart loves giving back
The Ride Along star puts his money where his mouth is. In 2018, his charity, Help From The Hart Charity, and KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) partnered with the United Negro College Fund. Kevin pledged $600,000 in scholarship money to help 18 students attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
“I just wanted to do my part in providing opportunities for our future leaders, especially from my Philly hometown, and show support for HBCUs,” he said.
Kevin the B-Ball Star
Kevin told US Magazine that, not only is a Philadelphia 76ers fan but that his favorite sport to watch and play is basketball. Always defying the odds, he’s a four-time NBA All-Star Celebrity Game MVP. Height don’t matter when you got Hart!
No gay roles for Kevin…for now
Kevin’s remarks on the LGBT community have been in and out of the news over the years. From stand-up jokes to previous tweets, to a recent discussion on LeBron James’ The Shop: Uninterrupted, questions linger around his ally status with the community.
The Hollywood Reporter Reporter revealed during an interview that Kevin said he actually turned down a role in Tropic Thunder because the character was gay.
“Not because I have any ill will or disrespect,” he said. “It’s because I don’t think I’m really going to dive into that role 100 percent because of insecurities about myself trying to play that part.”
Kevin went on to say he may do a gay role one day, once he has more acting experience.
What’s up with him and pineapples?
While visiting Jimmy Fallon, the comedian/actor revealed he once spilled a canister of pineapple juice on Jay-Z’s lap. In the moment, neither of them reacted. Things got really awkward when Beyoncé realized something spilled on her feet. Jay’s response was: “You got it on my wife, Kev?”
Be careful who you invite into VIP, folks.
He has his own day
The Philly native makes his love for his city evident in any way he can, and as a result, they rewarded him. Kevin Hart Day in Philadelphia was passed by the city council n 2017.
TMZ reported that he recently wrapped two movies prior to his car accident. It’s unclear how long he’ll be away from the spotlight, but we wish him a speedy recovery!
Which of these things about Kevin Hart surprised you the most? Let us know!
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