Celebrities reach out to bullied boy Keaton Jones
Once in a while, the internet provides us with the perfect feel-good story to break up the usual awfulness of social media. Just in time for the holidays, Keaton Jones has lifted our spirits with his heartbreaking yet inspiring message to bullies.
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 young boy from Knoxville, Tenn., sobbed in the car with his mother, Kimberly, as he explained in detail how kids at school had treated him. “They make fun of my nose,” he said through tears. “They call me ugly. They say I have no friends. They put milk on me and put ham down my clothes, throw bread at me.”
Jones posted the video onto her personal Facebook account and, immediately, people were moved by the boy’s words. The video has now been viewed more than 50 million times on Facebook and Twitter, with thousands of people reaching out to Keaton with words of encouragement.
Celebrities also chimed in with their support, including Justin Bieber, who shared a personal video for Keaton.
A post shared by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) on Dec 10, 2017 at 7:20pm PST
Damn right! Bullies are straight up wack, corny, cowards, chumps, etc, etc! Keaton keep your head up buddy and push forward! You're the best https://t.co/pqDgay77l9
— LeBron James (@KingJames) December 11, 2017
#StandWithKeaton we love u my friend- we need more of ur kindness.. compassion… bravery.. and honesty in everyone, and the whole world is learning from u- thank u Keaton we all got ur back✊✊
— camila (@Camila_Cabello) December 11, 2017
This broke my today. Please be kind to one another. #standwithkeaton https://t.co/8XBbFmnuc1
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) December 10, 2017
Keaton is now the most sought-after kid on the internet. He’s received many invites to sporting events and even Hollywood movie premieres. Hailee Steinfeld invited Keaton as her date to the Pitch Perfect 3 premiere this week, and Chris Evans wants him and his mom to attend the Avengers: Infinity War premiere next year.
Hi @Lakyn_Jones, could you pass this message along to Keaton? ❤ pic.twitter.com/3l8P4fKAqW
— Hailee Steinfeld (@HaileeSteinfeld) December 10, 2017
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
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