Kevin Hart

Kevin Hart stood down from hosting the Oscars in 2019 after homophobic jokes that he had previously posted on social media resurfaced.

He issued two apologies, but it hasn't stopped him from making millions.

He launched a multi-platform company called HartBeat in 2022.

The 44-year-old comedian merged his Laugh Out Loud and HartBeat Productions companies together to form a new company with a $100m investment.

In a statement, he said: "In an industry that loves to say no and close doors, I’ve been bullish about forging our own path and using our success to open doors for others. With this merger and funding, we’re taking the new blueprint we’ve built in entertainment to the next level and creating opportunities for a new generation of comedic talent. I can’t wait to bring the world more comedians, experiences, and stories with humor and heart."