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BET Awards 2025: Kevin Hart’s Funniest (and Surprisingly Deepest) Acting Moments So Far

A nominee for Best Actor at the 2025 BET Awards, Kevin Hart blends comedy with surprising emotional depth—here are the roles that show his full range.

Kevin Hart is the highest-grossing comedian in the world—but his BET Best Actor nomination proves he’s got serious range. Beneath the one-liners and frantic energy is an actor capable of heart, grief, and surprisingly grounded performances.

Here’s the proof

  • “Fatherhood” (2021)

    A single dad navigating grief? This Netflix original was tender, funny, and sincere. Hart carried it with charm and restraint.

  • “True Story” (2021)

    Playing a darker, more dramatic version of himself, Hart dove into thriller territory—and crushed it. It was a career pivot moment.

  • “The Upside” (2019)

    Opposite Bryan Cranston, Hart went toe-to-toe with one of TV’s greatest. He was funny, yes—but also deeply empathetic and emotionally raw.

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  • “Ride Along” Series

    Classic Hart. Loud, funny, and scene-stealing—but with just enough depth to keep it fresh.

  • “Think Like a Man” (2012)

    A rom-com ensemble with Hart as the comic glue. His timing made him the breakout.

  • “Night School” (2018)

    Silly on the surface, but the film’s underlying message about redemption and second chances gave Hart room to stretch.

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  • “Real Husbands of Hollywood”

    Meta, hilarious, and still iconic. Hart spoofed his own persona and created one of BET’s funniest shows.

    Hart’s 2025 nomination is a reminder that sometimes comedy masks the best drama. And Kevin Hart is no joke when it comes to acting chops.

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