Kevin Hart shared lessons learned from the controversy that forced him to step down as Oscars host
Kevin Hart sat down for a chat with Anderson Cooper on CBS’s 60 Minutes, and boy, did he have some things to clear up! You see, there’s been a lot of talk about his height lately. Some said he’s 5-foot-5, others claimed he’s 5-foot-4, and there was even a wild rumor floating around that he’s just 5-foot-2! Kevin had a good laugh about it all, jokingly saying,
“Well, that place is bullshit.” He confirmed that he’s indeed 5-foot-5, but hey, with the right shoes, he can push it to 5-foot-5 and a half!
But Kevin’s not just about setting records straight about his height; he’s also serious about making people laugh. For over 20 years, he’s been cracking jokes about being vertically challenged, explaining,
“It’s talking about the things that you aren’t afraid to laugh at about yourself.”
He believes his jokes are relatable and give people an experience they can chuckle about.
Then things got a bit serious when Anderson Cooper asked Kevin if he’s a billionaire yet. Kevin dodged the question with a witty comeback, but when pressed further, he got real. He hopes to hit that billionaire status, but more importantly, he wants to pave the way for others in the entertainment biz to learn how to be the boss.
Anderson Cooper asks Kevin Hart: “Are you a billionaire yet?
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Hart responds: “None of your business. You trying to get me robbed?”https://t.co/hI5PymKv5K pic.twitter.com/AjqQbApTdY
Of course, the conversation wouldn’t be complete without addressing the elephant in the room: the Oscars controversy. Remember when Kevin was set to host but had to step down because of some old homophobic comments? Yeah, that one.
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Kevin shared how Wanda Sykes helped him see the impact of his words. He admitted that it was a tough lesson but one he took to heart.
“In those moments of despair, great understanding, and education can come out of it if you’re given the opportunity,”
So there you have it, folks! Kevin Hart, setting records straight, cracking jokes, and reflecting on life’s tough lessons, all in one candid interview on 60 Minutes.
