Kevin Hart to Host the Oscars

Kevin Hart and the Academy have both confirmed that the comedian will host the 91st Oscars broadcast. He says it's a dream come true. Read on for details.

Via Deadline.

Kevin Hart, whom Deadline earlier today revealed as a contender to host the 91st Academy Awards, just confirmed that he’s got the gig. 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).

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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

A post shared by Kevin Hart (@kevinhart4real) on Dec 4, 2018 at 5:01pm PST

“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,” Hart wrote in an Instagram post. “I am so happy to say that the day has finally come for me to host the Oscars.”

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You only get one life people...it’s our job to live that life to the fullest...I am no where near done living mine. I’m just getting started.... #ComedicRockStarShit #irresponsibletour #DopePic #ManOnaMission ..... @kevinkwan327 with the photo cred

A post shared by Kevin Hart (@kevinhart4real) on Dec 5, 2018 at 1:56am PST

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences followed up with a confirmation of their own.

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