BNEWS By participating in a series of blockbuster comedies and tours, comedian Kevin Hart has taken the top position in the list of “Most Earning Comedians” of the year voted by Forbes.
According toForbes, in the past 1 year, from June 1, 2015 to June 1, 2016, Hart earned about 87.5 million USD.
Most of the income of Hart, who has starred in many famous films such as “Ride Along”, “The Wedding Ringer” and “Central Intelligence”, comes from “touring like a rock star” activities.
Last year alone, the 37-year-old star and father of two children participated in more than 100 live shows, with activities associated with his name, and these shows were always sold out.
Hart’s top spot is made even more impressive as he is the first comedian to earn more than Jerry Seinfeld since Forbes began listing the world’s highest earners. almost a decade ago.
However, Seinfeld is still at the peak of his form, finishing second with an income of 43.5 million USD last year.
The majority of this artist’s income comes from royalties from the sitcom that bears his name after signing a major deal with online video service Hulu.
Besides, Seinfeld still tours regularly, and the comedy videos on the famous website Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee that he founded have just begun airing a new season on the Crackle channel.
Another notable name on the list is Amy Schumer, ranked 4th and also the first female comedian on Forbes’ prestigious list.
The 35-year-old actress earned $17 million in the past year, with big profits coming from a book deal, the comedy series “Inside Amy Schumer,” plus a salary for her role in the blockbuster. “Trainwreck”…./.