Kevin Hart strides into Hollywood Walk of Fame

Thirty-seven-year-old former shoe salesman named the highest paid comedian by ‘Forbes’ in July, surpassing Jerry Seinfeld with earnings of $87.5m for the 12 months up to June

Last updated: September 16, 2018 | 01:19

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American comedian and actor Kevin Hart received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday in a ceremony attended by Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry and rapper-turned-actor Ice Cube.

The 37-year-old former shoe salesman from Philadelphia was named the highest paid comedian by Forbes in July, surpassing Jerry Seinfeld with earnings of $87.5 million for the 12 months up to June.

The Ride Along and The Secret Life of Pets actor’s star is fittingly situated next to a shoe store on Hollywood Boulevard.

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