Kevin Hart Named World’s Highest-Paid Comedian with $81M Earnings, Outshines Hollywood A-Listers

Despite no major box office hits, Kevin Hart surpassed Jerry Seinfeld, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, and Hugh Jackman with his diversified entertainment empire.

Los Angeles, March 17, 2025:

Kevin Hart has officially dethroned Jerry Seinfeld as the world’s highest-paid comedian, earning $81 million net ($108 million gross) in 2024. Surprisingly, Hart secured the third spot in Forbes’ highest-paid actors list, ranking only behind Dwayne Johnson ($88 million) and Ryan Reynolds ($83 million).

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Out-Earning Hollywood’s Biggest Stars

Despite not having a major box office blockbuster, Hart outperformed Hollywood icons like:

• Tom Cruise ($15 million)
• Hugh Jackman ($50 million)
• Brad Pitt ($32 million)
• George Clooney ($31 million)

How Kevin Hart Built His Empire

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Unlike traditional comedians, Hart leveraged multiple entertainment avenues, creating a diversified portfolio across film, TV, and digital platforms.

Key Revenue Streams:

✅ Film & TV: Starred in

• Borderlands (Theatrical release)
• Lift (Netflix)
• Die Hart 2: Die Harter (Amazon Prime)
• Die Hart Season 3 (Roku Channel)
• Fight Night (Peacock)

✅ Streaming & Digital Ventures:

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• Hosted The Roast of Tom Brady (Netflix)
• Hosted Gold Minds Podcast (Spotify)
• 90+ stand-up comedy shows worldwide

✅ Endorsements & Branding:
Hart’s ubiquitous media presence ensured massive brand deals, further boosting his earnings.

The Rise of a Comedy Mogul

Forbes credited Hart as having the most diversified entertainment slate in 2024, proving that adaptability and multi-platform engagement are key to success in modern entertainment.

With his relentless work ethic and strategic career moves, Kevin Hart has not only cemented himself as a comedy powerhouse but also an unstoppable entertainment mogul.

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