Kevin Hart Will Host 2019 Oscars

Kevin Hart confirmed that he’s hosting the 2019 Oscars with a post on Instagram Tuesday evening.

“For years I have been asked if I would ever host the Oscars and my answer was always the same…I said it would the opportunity of a lifetime for me as a comedian and that it will happen when it’s supposed to.” wrote Hart on Instagram.

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For years I have been asked if I would ever Host the Oscars and my answer was always the same…I said that it would be the opportunity of a lifetime for me as a comedian and that it will happen when it’s suppose to. I am so happy to say that the day has finally come for me to host the Oscars. I am blown away simply because this has been a goal on my list for a long time….To be able to join the legendary list of host that have graced that stage is unbelievable. I know my mom is smiling from ear to ear right now. I want to thank my family/friends/fans for supporting me & riding with me all this time….I will be sure to make this years Oscars a special one. I appreciate the @TheAcademy for the opportunity ….now it’s time to rise to the occasion #Oscars

A post shared by Kevin Hart (@kevinhart4real) on Dec 4, 2018 at 5:01pm PST

“I am blown away simply because this has been a goal on my list for a long time,” he continued. “To be able to join the legendary list of host that have graced that stage is unbelievable. I know my mom is smiling from ear to ear right now.”