Jerry Seinfeld says he believes Kevin Hart’s career will “be fine” following the fallout from Hart’s announcement and subsequent departure as the host of the Oscars, believing that it was the Academy that ultimately “got screwed” in the process.
Speaking with Willie Geist on “Today,” Seinfeld addressed the culture that surrounds modern comedians as they navigate social media and public reaction both on stage and off.
“Kevin is in a position because he’s a brilliant comedian to kind of decide what he wants to do,” Seinfeld said. “He doesn’t have to step down, but he can. And when you look at that situation, who got screwed in that deal? I think Kevin is going to be fine. But find another Kevin Hart? He’s a brilliant guy with a movie career.”
Also Read: A Hostless Oscars? The Last Time the Academy Tried That, Things Got Ugly...
Speaking with Willie Geist on “Today,” Seinfeld addressed the culture that surrounds modern comedians as they navigate social media and public reaction both on stage and off.
“Kevin is in a position because he’s a brilliant comedian to kind of decide what he wants to do,” Seinfeld said. “He doesn’t have to step down, but he can. And when you look at that situation, who got screwed in that deal? I think Kevin is going to be fine. But find another Kevin Hart? He’s a brilliant guy with a movie career.”
Also Read: A Hostless Oscars? The Last Time the Academy Tried That, Things Got Ugly...
- 12/13/2018
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
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