Steve Harvey Went Off-Script And Got Emotional During Family Feud After He Spotted A Surprise Guest
Steve Harvey has a stunning suit collection, however, once upon a time, just buying once suit would've been quite the accomplishment for Harvey. The celebrity had a difficult upbringing as we'll reveal in the following, but to his credit, he kept pushing and pursued his dream despite almost making nothing at one point, and sleeping in his car.
In the following, we'll take a look at his toughest moments, along with taking a closer look at an emotional moment that took place during Family Feud. While introducing the teams, Harvey had to take a pause and embraced two audience members with emotional hugs. We'll take a look at how it all unfolded, and who the audience members are.
Steve Harvey Lived In His Car For Three Years Prior To His Hollywood Fame
Harvey has a stunning net worth of $200 million these days, however, once upon a time he was nowhere near this sum, and likely would have scoffed at having this type of number in the bank. Harvey was an insurance salesman prior to his jump into comedy and at the time, he wasn't making much.
Once Harvey made the jump into comedy, he was hardly bringing home anything, as little as $50 for the week at times. Harvey completely broke down, but still had faith things would take a turn.
"I sat down and started crying, but a voice said, 'If you keep going, I'm going to take you places you've never been,'" he said. "It was like God said, 'Don't quit, you're almost there.'"
Harvey admits he hit rock bottom for three years, but wants people to use his story as a form of motivation these days.
"I have flunked out of college," he said. "I have been divorced, messed up my life. I've lived in a car. I've been homeless. I've been written off, told I wasn't going to be nothing." He continued,"So I know what it is to have no money. I know what it is to start at the bottom. I know what it is to get back up. I know what it is to overcome. I know what it is to win. I know what losses feel like. I know what failure does — I know how to use it to your advantage."
Despite the ups and downs, it seems like Harvey was able to maintain close friendships along the way, as evidenced by a certain moment on Family Feud.
Steve Harvey Got Emotional On Family Feud After He Spotted His Best Friend Of 61 Years
Steve Harvey introduces the Doughty family but suddenly says, "hold on one second," as he makes his way into the audience. Harvey embraces two people into what seems to be a very emotional hug. Once Harvey makes his way back up the stage, he gives a little bit of context to whom the two audience members are.
"I've been friends with that dude for 61 years. He surprised me. He grew up next door to me in Cleveland, 61 years. You should've told me you were coming, I feel like crying seeing your punk a**."
It was a great moment and one that already has over 2.6 million views on YouTube.
It just goes to show that despite his struggles, Harvey was still able to keep a tight group and committed friendship. Fans had nothing but praise for the host and the surprising moment during Family Feud.
Fans Praised Steve Harvey And How He Was Able To Maintain Such A Friendship Despite His Level Of Fame
Fans had a blast with this moment and for the most part, complemented Harvey on having such a lengthy relationship.
"To say I've been friends with him for 61yrs is a testament to how Steve cherishes friendships love this....also to see a man show emotions and cry is so heartwarming," one fan wrote.
Another fan commented, "Ugh that's what I love about Steve Harvey. No matter how famous he gets he never forgets the people that helped him on his way to the top. He's just so humble and real. That's the kind of person I would want as a friend. Such a beautiful moment."
Other fans praised Harvey for showing raw emotions, even when he's on national television. "Forget being on National TV! When Steve feels it, he does it! Very down to earth and never forgot where he came from."
Another fan wrote, "So much respect for Steve Harvey man!! Love how he can make someone cry and at the same time make you laugh by following an emotional moment with a joke. I am such a huge fan of this man, and he's definitely on my list as the number one famous person to meet."
Credit to Harvey for going off script and creating such a memorable moment.
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