Kevin Hart Is Hosting The Oscars, Will Be the 4th African American To Host!

Kevin Hart

Kevin Hart Is Hosting The Oscars, Will Be the 4th African American To Host!

Congratulations to Kevin Hart! The 39-year-old comedian will be hosting the upcoming 2019 Academy Awards. He shared the news on social media writing,

For years I have been asked if I would ever Host the Oscars and my answer was always the same…I said that it would be the opportunity of a lifetime for me as a comedian and that it will happen when it’s suppose to. I am so happy to say that the day has finally come for me to host the Oscars. I am blown away simply because this has been a goal on my list for a long time….To be able to join the legendary list of host that have graced that stage is unbelievable. I know my mom is smiling from ear to ear right now. I want to thank my family/friends/fans for supporting me & riding with me all this time….I will be sure to make this years Oscars a special one. I appreciate the @TheAcademy for the opportunity ….now it’s time to rise to the occasion #Oscars

He will become the fourth African American to emcee the show, following Richard Pryor (1977, 1983), Whoopi Goldberg (1993, 1995, 1998, 2001) and Chris Rock (2005, 2016). Kudos to him!

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