Millie Bobby Brown Chris Evans Defend Bullied TN Kid

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If there's anything we've learned from Stranger Things, it's that friends don't lie, friends don't keep secrets, and friends protect each other from bullies. These rules, as proven by Millie Bobby Brown, are even more important outside of the bizarre world of Hawkins. Over the weekend, the actress channeled her famous character Eleven (minus the nose bleeds) and defended a young boy who was being bullied at school.

Deadline reports that the boy, Keaton Jones of Tennessee, broke down while explaining how hurtful it was when some of his peers made fun of his appearance and told him that no one wanted to be his friend. Jones' mother, Kimberly, recorded the absolutely heartbreaking conversation and posted it to Facebook where it went viral (it's currently racked up more than 19 million views). Brown, too, saw the post and responded on Twitter.

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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

"Keaton, this is so accurate. Why do people do this?" she asked in response to his tearful plea for bullies to be nicer to other people. "I think your sooo cool Keaton! I wanna be your friend (but srsly) 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

For their sakes, mouthbreathers everywhere should adjust their 'tudes. We've seen what Eleven can do to bullies.

Brown wasn't the only celebrity to share support for Jones. Everyone from onscreen superheroes like Chris Evans and Mark Ruffalo to singing sensations Cardi B and Demi Lovato offered up words of encouragement and reminded Jones that he has a friend in all of them.

"Keaton baby, you're not alone," Lovato tweeted. "There are so many people who come out of bullying so much stronger and you will be one of them!!"

Evans and Ruffalo even offered Jones a chance to come to the premiere of The Avengers: Infinity War 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

Keaton, will you’ve my guest at the Premiere of #InfinityWar too? I think you are about one of the coolest kids I have ever seen! Can’t wait to meet you in person, pal. Forget those ignorant kids. One day, very soon, they are going to feel pretty stupid for this. https://t.co/BqJLxu25GN
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) December 11, 2017

I #StandwithKeaton. Keaton baby, just know you’re not alone. There are so many people who come out of bullying so much stronger and you will be one of them!! God bless you sweetheart. https://t.co/LdCAy2lDHu
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) December 11, 2017

I’m so Sad and angry like I’m OD hot ??Please teach your kids not to be bullies .Teach them how to be tough ??but not too pick on others
— iamcardib (@iamcardib) December 10, 2017

If anyone knows how I can send something to Keaton... find a way to let me know. Have some stuff I’d like to send him. I’ve looked at some of these responses to his video.... very awesome. All of you. Xojd
— Jeffrey Dean Morgan (@JDMorgan) December 11, 2017