The world of comedy has no shortage of stars, and there are many seasoned and upcoming stars who have made a name for themselves. When it comes to financial success, one would think that the seasoned actors like Jerry Seinfeld or Adam Sandler would be way ahead of the recent comedy school graduates. However, that is far from the truth; as per 2025 rankings, Kevin Hart has surpassed them all.
Hart, apart from being an actor and comedian, is also a producer, host, and more, and has accumulated a massive net worth thanks to his many ventures. Recently, he has been named the third highest-paid actor of 2024, shocking fans with his meteoric rise to success.
Kevin Hart is the third-highest-paid actor of 2024
Kevin Hart started his career in the early 2000s, but with his relentless work ethic, hard work, and versatility, he has made his way to the pinnacle of comedy earnings. Now, according to Forbes‘ estimates, he is the third-highest-paid actor of 2024 and the highest-earning comedian in the world.
Coming right after Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Ryan Reynolds, Hart earned over $81 million last year, with a $108 million gross. As per Forbes, no other actor’s slate matched Hart’s, thanks to his diversity and versatility.
Last year, he starred in the theatrical release film Borderlands, the Netflix film Lift, the Amazon Prime film Die Hart 2: Die Harter, the Die Hart (season 5) series on The Roku Channel, the Flight Night series on Peacock, in the Netflix roast of Tom Brady, on Spotify’s weekly podcast Gold Minds, as well as the several stand-up comedy shows he did.
However, his diversified slate doesn’t end there, for he also appeared in commercial campaigns for DraftKings and Chase. Although the earnings of those commercials weren’t counted in his 2024 slate, the actor’s other ventures surely paid off.
Kevin Hart left behind comedy veterans with his 2024 earnings
Comedy veterans like Jerry Seinfeld and Adam Sandler have long been synonymous with comedic success, with both boasting substantial net worths. While Seinfeld famed Seinfeld was declared a billionaire last year by Forbes, he made over $60 million from his 2024 ventures and remained active on the comedy circuit. He was thus named the fourth-highest earning actor of 2024 by Forbes.
On the other hand, 2023’s highest-paid actor, Adam Sandler, was ranked ninth by the publication, with his earnings amounting to a total of $26 million last year. While both Seinfeld and Sandler have achieved significant success and made quite enough money thanks to a range of profitable ventures, they remain behind Kevin Hart.
Hart has proven his might with his 2024 slate, and with his ability to connect with audiences worldwide, he has solidified his status as a comedic powerhouse. While Sandler and Seinfeld’s experience and career underscores their lasting impact in the industry, Hart’s recent earnings highlight his current dominance in the comedy landscapes, which might continue if he keeps up the ‘hard work.’
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