Celebrities have rallied around a young boy, Keaton Jones after his mum posted a heart wrenching video of the young boy online.
On Friday, Kimberly Jones posted a heart wrenching video of her son Keaton online, in which he asked his mother, “Just out of curiosity, why do they bully?” Since then the video has gone viral.
In the video the Knoxville, Tennessee, boy describes having milk poured on him and being called ugly for the head scars left from a tumor operation pushing him to ask his mother why was he being bullied.
This is Keaton Jones, he lives in Knoxville and he has a little something to say about bullying.pic.twitter.com/coyQxFp33V
— Everything TN (@Everything_TN) December 9, 2017
The intensely raw and heartbreaking video already has over 22 million views and has gathered a huge response from all over the world.
Celebrities have been taking to social media to share their support to Keaton with superstar J Lo posting to Instagram, “saw this and it broke my heart… this little boy is suffering at the hand of bullies like so many other little boys and girls… but you are not alone Keaton we are here”.
Avengers stars Chris Evans and Mark Ruffalo both invited the young boy and his mum to the official Avengers premiere in LA next year.
Stay strong, Keaton. Don’t let them make you turn cold. I promise it gets better. While those punks at your school are deciding what kind of people they want to be in this world, how would you and your mom like to come to the Avengers premiere in LA next year? https://t.co/s1QwCQ3toi
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) December 10, 2017
Pop star Justin Bieber has also lended his support to the young boy posting to Instagram “You got a friend in me Lil bro! Hit me on dm and we can chat!!! Love you buddy!!
American rock band Nickelback posted “Courage is fire, and bullying is smoke.” Stay strong Keaton, you’re a very brave young man” while Mark Hamill told Keaton that “They’re sad people who think hurting others will make them feel better because they really don’t like themselves-They’re just jealous because you’re so smart & handsome”.
Superstar DJ Zedd offered to fly Keaton to one of his shows and pay for his accommodation to show his support to the young boy for speaking out while Pitch Perfect actress Hailee Steinfeld had this special message for Keaton.
Hi @Lakyn_Jones, could you pass this message along to Keaton? ❤ pic.twitter.com/3l8P4fKAqW
— Hailee Steinfeld (@HaileeSteinfeld) December 10, 2017
Kimberly Jones later wrote on Facebook that she was overwhelmed at the incredible response to the video of her son.
“Friends, overwhelmed is the understatement of the world right now. I love each of you for what you are doing, but there is literally no way I can respond or even read all of the messages,” she said. “I’m not trying to be rude, or ungrateful, I’m just overwhelmed & at the end of the day, this isn’t new for us, & we still have to truck on thru the day to day, ” Kimberley wrote.
A smiling Keaton was pictured yesterday hanging out with Tennessee quarter back Jarrett Guarantano.
Tennessee QB Jarrett Guarantano (@BroadwayJay2) spent the day with viral bullying victim Keaton Jones ❤️ https://t.co/p26Jmwf5Bz pic.twitter.com/iNrztCMmWl
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) December 11, 2017
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