Kevin Hart and Ellen DeGeneres recently enjoyed a friendly lunch together at Rosewood Miramar in Montecito, demonstrating their close bond amidst recent controversies. Kevin, 41, joined Ellen, 62, for a meal while his pregnant wife Eniko spent time on the beach nearby with their son Kenzo and Kevin’s daughter Heaven.

During their lunch date, Kevin wore a patterned button-down shirt and shorts, while Ellen sported a blue Hawaiian shirt and grey capris. The atmosphere between them was animated, with Kevin engaging in expressive conversation, using hand gestures and leaning in to communicate. After Kevin spoke passionately, Ellen took her turn leading the discussion.

Ellen, known for her signature bleach blonde hair, appeared relaxed with a silver watch on her wrist and a napkin in her lap as they awaited their food. After finishing their meal, Ellen and Kevin shared a warm embrace as they parted ways.

Meanwhile, Eniko, 35, showcased her baby bump in a tropical print swimsuit while playing on the beach with Kenzo and Heaven. Kenzo, aged 2, looked adorable in his swim trunks, while 15-year-old Heaven rocked an oversized Nirvana tee and a black face mask.

Kevin, who also has a 12-year-old son named Hendrix, voiced his support for Ellen on Instagram recently amidst allegations of racism and a toxic workplace environment on her talk show. Kevin defended Ellen, describing her as one of the kindest people he knows and criticizing the negativity of cancel culture. Ellen had previously supported Kevin during his own public controversy involving past homophobic comments.

Their recent outing together in Montecito underscores their friendship and mutual support during challenging times in the public eye.