Oscars host Kevin Hart called gay people ‘fags’ and mocked lesbians.

Kevin Hart has been heavily criticised for homophobic tweets he sent between 2009 and 2012. (Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for The Wall Street Journal and WSJ. Magazine)

Comedian Kevin Hart is facing widespread backlash after historic homophobic tweets—calling gay people “fags” and mocking lesbians—were unearthed following an announcement that he will host the 2019 Oscars.

Hart announced on Instagram that he would host the awards ceremony…