As many might know by now, Keaton Jones is the bullied boy who starred in an emotional viral video that caught everyone's attention, not to mention big celebrities including Chris Evans, who invited the boy to the premiere of "Avengers: Infinity War."
The said video garnered more than 10 million views in a span of just one day, and famous personalities eventually got wind of this clip. "Stay strong, Keaton. Don't let them make you turn cold. I promise it gets better," Evans, who plays Captain America in the "Avengers" franchise, tweeted.
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 " data-caption="null" data-credit="Twitter/ChrisEvans">The 36-year-old actor also went on to invite Jones and his mom Kimberly to the 2018 premiere of the "Avengers: Infinity War" in Los Angeles. The heroic move by the actor was echoed by other costars, like Mark Ruffalo, when he announced that Jones got Hulk as his friend.
Little buddy, I was bullied when I was a kid. You are right #ItGetsBetter! You are my own personal super hero. Protect Yo Heart. You got a pal in the Hulk. https://t.co/fRTAENcmV4
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) December 10, 2017 " data-caption="null" data-credit="Twitter/MarkRuffalo">"Wonder Woman" actress Gal Gadot also came to the rescue for Jones, saying that he was beautiful. Eleven actress Millie Bobby Brown of "Stranger Things" also said to Jones, "ur freakin awesome."
@Lakyn_Jones Keaton, this is so accurate. Why do people do this? I think your sooo cool Keaton! I wanna be your friend ( but srsly) ur freakin awesome ❤️
— Millie Bobby Brown (@milliebbrown) December 9, 2017 " data-caption="null" data-credit="Twitter/milliebbrown">Other celebrities that rushed to the side of the bullied boy were "Sorry Not Sorry" singer Demi Lovato saying that Jones was not alone and that he would eventually become stronger, and "Boyfriend" singer Justin Bieber. The Canadian singer took to Instagram to upload a video to call Jones an "all-time" and a "legend."
The video was uploaded by Kimberly on her Facebook page, showing the middle schooler crying and asking the real questions that matter about bullying. In the footage that pinched everyone's heart, Jones asked why bullies do what they do.
"It's not okay. It's not okay! People that are different don't need to be criticized about it. It's not their fault. They make fun of my nose. They call me ugly. They say I have no friends," Jones exclaimed.
