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Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo invite bullied boy to Avengers premiere after emotional viral video
Keaton Jones, a boy from Tennessee, US, has struck a chord with the biggest Hollywood stars and sports heroes with his video about getting bullied at school.
Chris Evans and Mark Ruffalo turned superheroes in real life for Keaton Jones, a young boy from Tennessee whose emotional video about bullying at school went viral two days ago. Evans extented an invitation to Keaton and his mom to join him at the premiere of their upcoming film Avenger: Infinity War in May next year.
Keaton’s mother made a video of him in their car when she had to pick him up from school because he was too afraid to go to lunch. He complained how bullies at school make fun of the way he looks, pour milk on him and stuff ham in his clothes.
“Just out of curiosity, why do they bully? What’s the point of it? Why do they find joy in taking innocent people and find a way to be mean to them? It’s not OK. People that are different don’t need to be criticized about it. It’s not their fault. If you are made fun of, just don’t let it bother you,” he says with his face full of tears as his mother records it on her phone to share on Facebook. The video has been viewed 22 million times since it was posted on Friday.
Since the video went viral, many actors and sports stars have also voiced their support for Keaton and recounted their own experience with bullying.
“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,” Ruffalo tweeted. “Keaton-Don’t waste time wondering why a bully would be so mean-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. Your friend-mh,” Star Wars star Mark Hamill said.
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