Kevin Hart was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center on Sunday night. The ceremony celebrated Hart's contributions to comedy.
Kevin Hart wiped away tears on stage as he looked up from the bronze bust on a pedestal to the trio of comedy legends who had come to witness his professional highlight. In the VIP balcony of the Kennedy Center opera house, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle sat side by side, watching Hart accept the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy Sunday night. 'I didn't start doing what I was doing to get awards,' Hart said.
In addition to his stand-up career, Hart made his movie debut in the 2002 film 'Paper Soldiers' and came to mainstream fame through a string of scene-stealing cameos in hits such as 2005’s 'The 40-Year-Old-Virgin.' His films have grossed more than $4.23 billion globally. Now in its 25th year, the Mark Twain Prize annually honors performers who have made a lasting impact on humor and culture.
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