The Evolution of Kevin Hart Part 2

Aright, aright, aright--the journey continues.

#2: Keep Your Shirt On - Still in no-man mode, Hart advised Trey Songz to stop taking his shirt off onstage all the time. "You look like a beige greyhound!" he joked. Then he turned his attention to Rick Ross. "If you're going to be opening your shirt," he said, "you gotta wear a sports bra or something." (Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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2011 & Beyond - A lot has happened since Kevin Hart hosted BET Awards 2011. It was there that Kevin introduced the Real Husbands of Hollywood skits and created a viral buzz like no other. Not only has he entered another level of comedy, but he's graduated to another level of stardom.  (Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

Laugh at My Pain - Kevin Hart's hit live-performance film Laugh at My Pain  joked its way to a prestigious Best Movie nomination.  (Photo: Courtesy Codeblack Entertainment)

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Laughing All the Way to the Bank - The same year that Kevin hosted the BET Awards, he also released an independently distributed comedy special called Laugh at My Pain, which not only documented part of his life but his growth as a comedian. The stand-up part of the movie has become a social phenomenon, with Kevin Hart memes popping up everywhere.   (Photo: Code Black Entertainment)

35 & Ticking, Saturday at 2:30P/1:30C - Kevin Hart's on the search for a love he can bring home to his momma.Are these films worthy of your momma's approval too? Take a look!(Photo: Image Entertainment)

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Countdown to Success - He also appeared in the movie 35 & Ticking alongside Boris Kodjoe's wife, Nicole Ari Parker. Of course, this only set the template for him to appear in other great movies in the next year. (Photo: Swirl Films)

Hart and Soul of the Family - Hart's crossover appeal was more than evident when he had a guest role on the hit TV series Modern Family. (Photo: ABC)

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Hart and Soul of the Family - Hart's crossover appeal was more than evident when he had a guest role on the hit TV series Modern Family. (Photo: ABC)

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Think Like a Champ - In 2012, he returned to the BET Awards, this time as a nominee. He went on to win the Best Actor award for his role in Think Like a Man. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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Think Like a Champ - In 2012, he returned to the BET Awards, this time as a nominee. He went on to win the Best Actor award for his role in Think Like a Man. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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Real Husbands: The Legend Continues - Not only did Kevin return, but so did the Real Husbands skits — a nice prelude to the show! It was only a matter of time before it was officially ready to be a show. (Photo: BET)

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Real Husbands: The Legend Continues - Not only did Kevin return, but so did the Real Husbands skits — a nice prelude to the show! It was only a matter of time before it was officially ready to be a show. (Photo: BET)

Skilled Host - Kevin continued to polish his hosting skills as the host for MTV's 2012 Video Music Awards. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Skilled Host - Kevin continued to polish his hosting skills as the host for MTV's 2012 Video Music Awards. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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New Year's Eve Block Party - In celebration of the New Year, Kevin had his own block party at LA Live. (Photo: BET)

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New Year's Eve Block Party - In celebration of the New Year, Kevin had his own block party at LA Live. (Photo: BET)

Funny Never Sleeps - He may be on his way to becoming a box office king, but Kevin never loses sight of what got him there — his comedy. Anyone who knows Hart knows that he's always "on," whether its on the big screen, on stage at Madison Square Garden or in line at the grocery store.   (Photo: Paul Drinkwater/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank)

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Can't Stop, Won't Stop - Not one to slow down, Kevin continued his promotional blitz for Real Husbands of Hollywood and was the first guest of the new year on the Tonight Show With Jay Leno. (Photo: Paul Drinkwater/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank)

Triumvirate - Kevin Hart, J.B. Smoove and Robin Thicke brought the realness to 106 & Park to promote Real Husbands of Hollywood before the premiere. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Triumvirate - Kevin Hart, J.B. Smoove and Robin Thicke brought the realness to 106 & Park to promote Real Husbands of Hollywood before the premiere. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Real Husband Certified - On January 15, Real Husbands of Hollywood premiered to much acclaim. Kevin's journey continues as 2013 looks to be an incredible year for him. (Photo: Derek Blanks/BET)

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Real Husband Certified - On January 15, Real Husbands of Hollywood premiered to much acclaim. Kevin's journey continues as 2013 looks to be an incredible year for him. (Photo: Derek Blanks/BET)