Kevin Hart Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Kevin Hart’s net worth?

With a net worth of $450 million, Kevin Hart stands as an American comedian, producer, spokesman, and actor, ranking among the world’s highest-paid entertainers. In a typical touring year, he can easily rake in between $50 to $60 million from various revenue streams. For instance, from August 2015 to August 2016, he amassed $90 million through touring, films, merchandise, endorsements, and more. He earned $60 million from June 2017 to June 2018 and again another $60 million from June 2018 to June 2019. The subsequent 12-month span saw him earning $40 million. As elaborated in the next paragraph, the key asset driving Kevin Hart’s net worth is his majority ownership in HeartBeat, his media venture, which was appraised at $650 million in May 2022.

Kevin Hart kicked off his career in stand-up comedy, performing at various clubs and venues throughout the United States. His relatable humor, energetic delivery, and unique storytelling quickly won him a loyal fan base.

Hart’s fame significantly increased with the launch of his comedy specials like “I’m a Grown Little Man,” “Seriously Funny,” and “Laugh at My Pain.” These specials highlighted his knack for engaging audiences with anecdotes from his life and his self-deprecating comedic style.

Besides his accomplishments in stand-up, Hart has made remarkable strides in the film industry, starring in several box office successes, such as “Ride Along,” “Central Intelligence,” “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” and its follow-up, “Jumanji: The Next Level.”

HartBeat Valuation

In May 2022, Kevin secured $100 million for a new media initiative called HartBeat. This funding, sourced from a private equity firm known as Abry Partners, appraised HartBeat at $650 million. Not only did Kevin benefit from the majority of that $100 million investment, but his remaining 85% stake at that valuation amounts to $552 million.

Early Life

Born on July 6, 1979, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Kevin Hart was raised alongside his older brother Robert by their mother, Nancy, who worked as a systems analyst at the University of Pennsylvania’s Office of Student Registration and Financial Services. Hart completed his education at George Washington High School and briefly attended the Community College of Philadelphia before dropping out to relocate to New York City and then the Boston area, where he worked as a shoe salesman.

Career

Hart entered the world of comedy after his debut at an amateur night in a club near Philadelphia. His inaugural performance took place at The Laff House in Philadelphia, where he didn’t find immediate success. In fact, he faced multiple instances of being booed off stage. During this early phase, he attempted to imitate other comedians including Chris Tucker but eventually recognized the need to revise his approach.

In 2009, Hart embarked on a comedy tour titled “I’m a Grown Little Man,” followed by subsequent tours such as “Seriously Funny” in 2010, “Laugh at My Pain” in 2011, and “Let Me Explain” in 2013. The latter two performances were also showcased as feature films in theaters. From the “Laugh at My Pain” tour alone, he grossed over $15 million, making it one of the most successful comedy tours of that year.

Hart began his “What Now?” Tour in Texas in April 2015. Later that year, in July, Universal Pictures revealed that “Kevin Hart: What Now?” would hit theaters on October 14, 2016. He subsequently launched the “Irresponsible” tour and its corresponding release in 2019, followed by “Zero F**ks Given” in 2020, for which he received a nomination for Best Comedy Album at the 2022 Grammy Awards.

Success

Hart’s rise to fame started with his appearances on Comedy Central through “I’m a Grown Little Man” and “Seriously Funny.” This exposure led to acting roles that garnered him wider recognition in films such as “The 40-Year-Old Virgin,” “Soul Plane,” and “Little Fockers.” Since then, Kevin has been part of numerous films and television shows, all while upholding one of the toughest national comedy touring schedules. As of now, his films have collectively earned over $1.3 billion at the global box office. Additional notable films include “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” (as well as a sequel released in 2019), “The Secret Life of Pets” (which also had a sequel in 2019), “Central Intelligence,” and “Get Hard” alongside Will Ferrell. In 2022, he shared the screen with Mark Wahlberg in “Me Time.”

In January 2021, a first-look deal with Netflix was signed by Hart. The comedy heist feature titled “Lift” is set to debut in January 2024. Additionally, he starred in Netflix’s “Fatherhood,” which premiered in June 2021.

Other Ventures

Kevin initiated an underwear line in collaboration with Tommy John in 2017. The following year, he introduced a comedy streaming platform named Laugh Out Loud. This network includes a radio show on Sirius Satellite Radio, and to date, it has amassed hundreds of millions of video views. Furthermore, he has several endorsement arrangements and/or partnerships with brands like Samsung, Wrangler, AT&T, Mountain Dew, and PokerStars.

Kevin has undertaken multiple highly successful comedy tours. His “What Now?” tour featured 168 shows across the globe from April 2015 to August 2016, while the “Irresponsible Tour” comprised 119 shows between September 2017 and January 2019. During a tour year, he generates about $70 million solely from ticket sales.

In 2009, Hart founded HartBeat Productions. Today, the company has over 40 employees dedicated to managing his movie, television, comedy, and radio projects.

In August 2022, he launched a vegetarian restaurant named Hart House, aiming to establish a chain that competes with fast-food outlets while providing flavorful plant-based options. The first location opened in Los Angeles, featuring a straightforward menu with veggie burgers and Chick’n products.

Personal Life

From 2003 to 2010, Kevin was wed to fellow comedian Torrei Hart, and together they welcomed two children before their eventual separation. Hart sought joint custody of their daughter Heaven Leigh, born in 2005, and son Hendrix, born in 2007. The divorce concluded in November 2011.

On August 13, 2016, Hart tied the knot with Eniko Parrish in Santa Barbara, California. Their son, Kenzo Kash, arrived in November 2017. A month following Kenzo’s birth, Hart publicly acknowledged having cheated on Eniko during her pregnancy. Their daughter

In September 2020, Kaori Mai was born.

During his standup routine, Kevin has revealed the challenges in his relationship with his father. His father, Henry Witherspoon, struggled with severe cocaine addiction for many years, which created difficulties in both their relationship and Kevin’s upbringing. Throughout his childhood, his father frequently found himself imprisoned. To cope with the situation, Kevin developed a sense of humor to help his family divert their thoughts from the struggles brought on by their addicted father. He fondly speaks of his mother in his act; sadly, she passed away from cancer in 2006.

In April 2013, after nearly colliding with a tanker truck on a Los Angeles freeway, Hart did not pass a field sobriety test and was arrested for misdemeanor DUI. Later that August, he received a sentence of three years probation.

In August 2019, a car accident left Kevin with significant injuries while he was a passenger in a friend’s 1970 Plymouth Barracuda, which veered off a road in Malibu and into a ditch.

Passionate about poker, Kevin Hart had accrued $47,828 in live tournament winnings as of September 2020.

Kevin Hart Height

What is Kevin Hart’s height? He stands at 5 feet 4 inches tall.

Real Estate

In 2012, Kevin bought a house in Tarzana, California, for $1.99 million. He sold that property for $2.75 million in mid-2019. Currently, his main residence is an expansive mansion situated in a gated community in Calabasas, California. In 2015, Kevin acquired a 26-acre parcel of undeveloped land for $1.35 million. Over the next two years, he worked on plans and awaited approval for building a home on that site. In April 2017, he finally received the go-ahead and invested $5 million in constructing a magnificent compound, which features a main house designed in the Spanish villa style and spans 9,600 square feet.

Reports from 2021 indicated that Kevin Hart bought the adjacent mansion in Calabasas for $7 million, increasing his total property to 42 acres in the Los Angeles suburb.