Is Kevin Hart the Next Oprah?

Kevin Hart might be small, but he certainly is mighty.

The 37-year-old comedic star is just 5 feet 4, but his dreams are much larger. Hart appears on the cover of this week’s Variety and opens up about his ultimate goal: to be the Oprah Winfrey of comedy. Over the years, Hart has befriended the iconic talk show host, Jay Z and Tyler Perry, all of whom the “Ride Along” actor considers business mentors.

“I’m a student,” Hart tells Variety. “It’s about getting their nod of approval and knowing I’m going in the right direction.”

Perry and the “Empire State of Mind” rapper frequently offer the comedian advice and support.

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Kevin Hart has also recently appeared in Central Intelligence.