Kevin Hart has received commendation online for his thoughtful reply to an unexpected question about his children during a recent interview.
During a conversation with fellow comedian Ziwe on her web series, Hart faced an unexpected question.
The episode, uploaded to YouTube on Monday (November 24), featured discussions on various subjects, but it was a particular mention of the LGBTQ+ community that caught viewers’ attention.
Recently, a peculiar question has been circulating online: Would you prefer a gay son or a promiscuous daughter. The term “th*t” is often used derogatorily to describe a very promiscuous woman.
When asked by Ziwe for his opinion, Hart provided a straightforward answer.
Hart stated: “I would rather have two healthy kids, two healthy children. The fact that you have to like put them in those categories, says a lot about who you are.
“I’m just telling you, I think the real problem is in the thinker, not the answerer, the thinker, maybe you should just ponder on that for a second.
When Ziwe objected to Hart redirecting the point, she asked: “Which do you give less of a f**k about? Gay rights or women’s rights?”
Hart responded: “Well, first and foremost rights are rights and you should care about them all. Everybody has a voice and everyone deserves to be heard.
“What I want to do is be a part of the change that the world desperately deserves and hopefully get us to a point where we are all on the same accord.”
It’s crucial to highlight that the interview maintained a light-hearted tone, with both comedians delivering jokes and playing up the mock-seriousness of the setting.
Ziwe even humorously suggested the audience take a shot of alcohol every time Hart mentioned the word ‘change’.
Despite the playful atmosphere, Hart’s response has been widely praised online, particularly given past controversies related to homophobia.
One user on X commented: “Beautifully said…Imagine bringing a child into this world who also has a journey into their life and you want to control that?….”
Another remarked: “This is exactly how it should be. Healthy children, no labels, no judgment. The question was wild.”
A third person noted: “Perfect answer. Health and love > labels.”
Someone else added: “F**k man, that’s Kevin for you. I knew he was this great man.”