Kevin Hart received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, with tributes (and roasts) coming from Chris Rock, Regina Hall, Jimmy Fallon, and more.
Hart himself took a supremely earnest approach to the night as he addressed the audience at the end of the evening. Per, he teared up while thanking his kids ; credited his mother with shaping him into the person and comedian he became ; and spoke passionately about his choice to pursue a career in comedy. ). “I committed to comedy. I fell in love with something I can grab onto. All my eggs are in this basket and oh my God I’m happy with my choice.
Hart also shared some heartfelt words for everyone who showed up to honor him — “You can’t buy support, you can’t fake that” — even though those tributes obviously included plenty of jokes at his expense., for instance, recalled giving Hart some important advice early on his career, telling the up-and-comer to stop competing with his peers and build his own voice and style.). “Within 800 days. He was taking parts from me. He was in a movie with The Rock.
Other folks who showed up to honor Hart included Jerry Seinfeld, Chelsea Handler, J.B. Smoove, Tiffany Haddish, and veteran stand-up Keith Robinson, who also mentored Hart. Robin Thicke and Nelly also opened the show with a performance of “Hot in Herre.” James Marsden, Taran Killam and Stars Who Signed Brian Peck Letters of Support "Devastated" Drake Bell, Says Dan Schneider
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