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Forgiving star: Kevin Hart opens up about forgiving his father, a former drug addict, for not being there for him when he was a child, in a new interview with People

In an interview with People while promoting his film “Night School,” the comedy star, Kevin Hart, expressed his unwavering love for his father, Henry Witherspoon, regardless of their tumultuous past.

Happy family: 'He's my father, so no matter what, that's not going to change,' Hart said, adding, 'regardless of my upbringing and the way I was raised and how often he was in my life, he¿s my dad'

Acknowledging his father’s flaws and past struggles with drᴜg aԀ‌Ԁ‌iction, Hart emphasized his positive oᴜtlook on life and his commitment to loving his father unconditionally.

The Hart family: Now clean and sober, Hart, seen here in 2016 at his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, has forgiven his father and doesn't judge him for the things that happened in the past.

Having previously discussed his father’s absence in his memoir, “I Can’t Make This Up,” Hart revealed his forgiveness towards his father, recognizing that nobody is perfect and people make mistakes.

Hart and his better half: Hart took in the Night School premiere on Monday in Los Angeles with his wife, Eniko Parrish

Hart attributes his forgiving nature to his understanding that dwelling on the past serves no purpose, and instead chooses to focus on moving forward and cherishing the present.

Reflecting on his ability to provide for his father now, Hart acknowledges his blessings and the opportunity to offer his father a better life, including spending time with his grandchildren.

While Hart acknowledges that his mother played a significant role in shaping his character, he also acknowledges an important lesson learned from his father regarding the value of time.

Understanding the importance of spending quality time with his children, Hart emphasizes that meaningful moments are what truly matter in building lasting relationships with loved ones.