Two years after the passing of his father, Henry Witherspoon, Kevin Hart reflected on a pivotal moment in their relationship: buying his father’s first home. On the July 12 episode of his podcast, “Gold Minds with Kevin Hart,” he shared this touching story with guest Vince Staples.

Hart also remembered his mother, Nancy Hart, who worked hard as a single mother to raise him and his brother, Robert. She was a computer analyst at the University of Pennsylvania and instilled in her sons the values of a strong work ethic and financial responsibility, always preparing for difficult times.

He told Vince Staples that he never had the chance to fully repay his mother before she passed away from ovarian cancer in 2007, which happened before his career truly took off.

Although his father wasn’t present for much of his childhood, Hart found a significant way to offer help later in life.

The “Ride Along” star explained that at this point in his career, he wanted to provide some comfort to his father. He asked his dad to find a house in Philadelphia, and to his surprise, his father found one within just a few hours.

“I remember asking my dad what he wanted, and it was kind of like getting over because money had started to come in,” Hart said. “I told him, ‘Dad, I’m going to set you up. Let me get you a house. Just find a place you like in Philly, and I’ll take care of it.’ My dad called me back two hours later and said, ‘I found it.’ I was like, ‘That quick?’”

The house his father chose was priced at $65,000, much less than what Hart expected to spend.

“It was around 65 grand. I thought I’d be spending more. I’ve never bought a house faster in my life,” Hart recalled, emphasizing how modest his dad’s choice was.

Over the years, Hart continued to provide for his father, ensuring he lived comfortably.

He added, “Years went by, and I thought, ‘Let me really set him up,’ but his idea of comfort wasn’t as grand as you’d think.”

“That’s when my mindset became more grounded,” Hart said.

According to the Los Angeles Times, Hart would take his father on vacations where they enjoyed outdoor adventures like hiking and zip-lining, as well as spending time together at Hart’s home by the pool, capturing family moments.

Hart’s relationship with his father was complex. He’s spoken about it in his stand-up, his 2017 memoir “I Can’t Make This Up,” and in interviews. Witherspoon struggled with drᴜg addiction and was absent for much of Hart’s childhood.

Eventually, Hart and his brother helped their father seek treatment, which changed his life. This transformation allowed them to rebuild their bond before Witherspoon passed away.

This experience has shaped Hart’s view of success and comfort, teaching him that real wealth goes beyond money—it’s about removing worry from life.

“Money is all about perspective,” Hart said during his conversation with Staples. “If you really want to appreciate what you’ve achieved, think about it in relation to where you started. If you can take care of yourself and pursue your passion, you’ve already won.”