Former shoe salesman Kevin Hart strides onto the Hollywood Walk of Fame

American comedian and actor Kevin Hart received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday in a ceremony attended by Oscar-winning actor Halle Berry and rapper-turned-actor Ice Cube.

American comedian and actor Kevin Hart received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday in a ceremony attended by Oscar-winning actor Halle Berry and rapper-turned-actor Ice Cube.

Actor/comedian Kevin Hart is honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. (AFP)

Actor Kevin Hart (R) poses with brother Robert Hart (L), actor Halle Berry (2nd L) and father Henry Robert Witherspoon (3rd L) during a ceremony honouring him with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. (REUTERS)

The 37-year-old former shoe salesman from Philadelphia was named the highest paid comedian by Forbes in July, surpassing Jerry Seinfeld with earnings of $87.5 million for the 12 months up to June.

The Ride Along and The Secret Life of Pets actor’s star is fittingly situated next to a shoe store on Hollywood Boulevard.

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