On the Red Carpet: Why Kevin Hart Deserves the Mark Twain Prize | 2024 Mark Twain Prize

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Watch the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor celebrating Kevin Hart premiering on Netflix May 11th, 2024.

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Some of comedy's brightest stars shined on the Kennedy Center's Red Carpet in celebration of Kevin Hart, recipient of the 2024 Mark Twain Prize.

The Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize, which is named to honor one of the world’s greatest humorists, was awarded to Kevin Hart at a gala performance featuring some of the biggest names in comedy and entertainment -- including Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Jimmy Fallon, Tiffany Haddish, Chelsea Handler, J.B. Smoove, Keith Robertson, Nelly, The Plastic Cup Boyz, Na’im Lynn, Nick Cannon, Lewis Dix, "Lil Dicky" and more -- on March 24th, 2024, and premieres on Netflix May, 11th 2024 during the Netflix is a Joke Fest.

Watch on https://www.netflix.com

Interviewed by comedian Reese Waters.

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Kevin Hart Receives the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents the 25th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Kevin Hart. Meet the new recipient and watch highlights from past shows.

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