A video of an upset young boy has been shared by millions around the world – including celebrities – after his mum posted it on her Facebook page.
US mother Kimberly Jones recorded her son, Keaton, after he called her to pick him up from school because he was too afraid to eat lunch with the other kids.
“They make fun of my nose. They call me ugly. They say I have no friends,” Keaton says through tears in the clip that has been viewed more than 17 million times.
“Just out of curiosity, why do they bully?” he asks. “What’s the point of it? Why do they enjoying taking innocent people and finding a way to be mean?”
Keaton’s video was noticed by celebrities such as Chris Evans, who invited the family to next year’s premiere of Avengers: Infinity War.
“Stay strong, Keaton,” Evans wrote on Twitter. “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 mum like to come to the Avengers premiere in L.A. next year?” he added. Mark Ruffalo, who plays the Hulk in the film, responded to the post, saying: “Can’t wait to meet you in person, pal.”
Justin Bieber reshared the video to his Instagram page, writing: “The fact that he still has the sympathy and compassion for other ppl when he’s going through it himself is a testament to who he is, and this kid is all-time.”
He then shared another post saying, “You got a friend in me lil bro! Hit me up on (direct message) and we can chat!! Love you buddy!!”
Victoria Beckham took to Instagram, sharing the clip and writing: “As someone who was bullied this hurts and makes me cry.Sending so much love to this brave young man. 🙏🏻
#Bekind #itsoktobedifferent X”
