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Sony Cyber Leak: Execs Call Kevin Hart a Greedy "Whore"

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(Photo : Reuters) Kevin Hart

In yet another leaked private email exchange, Sony execs make their feelings about Kevin Hart known, with studio executive Clint Culpepper calling the comedian a "whore".

The said exchange between Culpepper and Sony Pictures co-chair Amy Pascal revolved around the miniature comedian wanting money to post a tweet promoting one of his upcoming films.

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Culpepper makes mention of the fact that he can't believe the "chutzpah" of actors, directors, writers and producers.

The exec then proceeded to say that he received a call from Hart's talent agent, Jeremy Zimmer, in which Zimmer said that if the studio were to take advantage of the comedian's "social media savvy," that he should get paid for it - an exclusive talent fee from the money he earns from the movie itself.

He goes on to rant about having already paid Hart US$3 million for one film, and US$4 million for another. He insisted they placed him in both movies not because the flicks would gain nominations or awards, but rather because they knew Hart could promote it heavily on social media.

He likened the comedian's insistence on getting paid like "buying a car and then upon picking it up being told that the engine will cost extra."

Culpepper shared that Hart's insistence to not tweeting about the film unless he gets paid, is tantamount to him "f***ing himself," especially since they have his next two immediate films.

"I'm not saying he's a whore, but he's a whore," Culpepper commented.

Culpepper also is aware that if they cater to Hart's insistence, they will be setting a precedence for other performers who are also active in social media, such as Channing Tatum who also belongs to the same talent agency as Hart.

The said leak follows another email exchange made public between Pascal and producer Scott Rudin who slammed Angelina Jolie for being a less-than-talented brat.

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