Kevin Hart reflects on ‘hell of a year,’ says ‘words can’t explain my emotion right now’

Comedian Kevin Hart is finishing out the year on a high note, but is taking a moment to reflect on the difficulties along the way.

“Words can’t explain my emotion right now,” the actor wrote in a lengthy post about his Chinese Theatre hand and footprint ceremony in LA on Tuesday. “2019 has been a hell of a year for me.”

He continued, “I appreciate the Ups & the downs…to be honest I appreciate the downs so f—king much because they help build character.”

In September, the “Jumanji” star, 40, suffered severe back injuries after he was involved in a life-threatening car crash. He began the year by stepping down from hosting duties at the 2019 Oscars after offensive anti-LGBTQ tweets from his past resurfaced.

“My appreciation for life is the highest that it’s ever been,” Hart said on Instagram. “I am forever a work in progress…I’m always looking for ways to improve or better myself…the best way to receive anything is to be willing to listen & accept or learn….I am all of the above.”

Hart’s co-stars and friends Will Ferrell, Karen Gillan and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson were present at the Chinese Theatre ceremony.

“I love Kevin so much,” Ferrell, 52, said in his speech. “Not only is he one of the funniest guys on the planet, but he’s one of the rare breeds in Hollywood — he’s just a good guy. He’s a great family guy. He’s a great friend. He’s a guy who will have your back when you need it and that’s what truly makes him a star.”