Shooting Stars: Kevin Hart's Rise to Fame
How Kevin Hart's Star Grew from Struggling Comic to Global PhenomenonIt's amazing to think that Kevin Hart's rise to fame began when he was scorned by an audience at a comedy club in Philadelphia near the turn of the century. From that stark beginning, Hart has gone on to achieve heights few comics can even imagine.The Early YearsHart began performing stand-up comedy as a rookie in the fierce comedy scene of the late 1990s. His goal was to entertain through his distinct style of observational, story-oriented comedy. His break in the business came when he was featured at the Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal in 1999. From there, he landed gigs on famous sitcoms like Undeclared, Less than Perfect, and The Big House. With every new role, he gained more fans, but it was his first starring role in Soul Plane in 2004 that began to turn heads.Making it Big In 2011, Hart released his first stand-up special Laugh at My Pain, which was a hit with critics and fans. He became one of the few comics to ever get on the cover of Rolling Stone. In 2013, Hart was named one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people.Going GlobalDespite having reached success in the United States, Hart was determined to become a household name all over the world. He started to perform in Europe, Africa, and Asia. He starred in a string of hit films such as Ride Along, Get Hard, and Central Intelligence. In 2017, Hart set a record when over 22,000 people jammed Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field to watch his show Kevin Hart: The Irresponsible Tour.Now, Hart is a global phenomenon. He has over 150 million followers on social media, and his films have made over $6 billion worldwide. The TakeawayThe story of Kevin Hart's rise to fame is one of determination and hard work. He did not let initial failure and rejection stand in his way, and through his sheer dedication he has gone on to achieve a level of success few could imagine.