Keira Knightley Gets Beat Up ... So You Won't

Keira Knightley filmed an incredibly graphic and hard-hitting anti-domestic violence commercial -- and, WARNING, it's really hard to watch.

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The UK spot for Women's Aid charity is shocking, violent and, for some people, all too real -- with Knightley repeatedly getting kicked in the gut after her jealous "boyfriend" accuses her of cheating.

Hopefully, the performance will move the right people.

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46. Very disturbing to say the least.
Any man who beats on a woman is a low life coward.

Posted at 5:14PM on Apr 2nd 2009 by DebbieG

47. That took my breath away. If a man ever hits me again, someone might die.

Posted at 5:22PM on Apr 2nd 2009 by Buffy the Vampire Slayer

48. Showing the graphic disturbing truth of an injustice has always been an effective way of stirring public outrage against that injustice. That is why the pro life movement needs to show the truth of abortion more often. I say show the world the reality of the tiny babies that are dismembered by abortion and they will recoil in disgust.

Posted at 6:23PM on Apr 2nd 2009 by Marbar

49. this is graphic...and shocking....as it should be...it is great to see that domestic violence is getting more and more notice...however...after my ex-husband tried to kill me...3 times...and we went to trial...(because he was a sociopath...not willing to own up to his violence)....long story short... he got away with it... and throughout the whole ordeal...from repeating my horrific story...over and over... to police...to detectives...to the prosecutor...to the jury at trial.... i was "beaten and raped" by THEM...every bit as much.... and throughout the whole ordeal....restraining orders... violated restraining orders...etc...the only person's rights that were important were HIS.... the justice system is a COMPLETE FAILURE... at least when it comes to domestic violence....restraining orders aren't worth the paper they're printed on...and only serve to further enrage the violent monsters....who will get out on bail...and go directly back to his victim...AGAIN..and THIS time...he's even madder!!!.(this is also the time most murders occur...after the restraining order is issued...and the guy gets out on bail)..until these monsters are forced to wear ankle devices that track their where-abouts..and the victims have the right to live in their own home..(as opposed to going to "hide" in safe houses...WHY DO WE HAVE TO HIDE WHEN THE MONSTERS ARE FREE TO ROAM...ANYWHERE...??!!)..and laws are changed to TRULY PROTECT THE VICTIMS AND PROSECUTE THE PERPETRATORS...this will continue...unchanged....and to those who spew "JUST LEAVE"....i would ask WHY???....why do WE have to leave???....THEY should be REMOVED...and forced to stay away...by monitoring...and harsh consequences, if judges' orders are disobeyed!!!!...men run the world....and it sure is apparent in THIS circumstance!

Posted at 6:19PM on Apr 2nd 2009 by dory

50. NOT a baby , you idiot.
A clump of cells if aborted early, and an unviable fetus for a long time after.

Why don't you donate $$$s to Octymom

Posted at 9:23PM on Apr 2nd 2009 by AT

51. I'd hit that.

Posted at 6:58PM on Apr 2nd 2009 by not medicated

52. WOW! that was hard to watch knowing how many women have to go through that every day. Way to go Kiera for making such a strong point and hopefully it helps at least one woman.

Posted at 8:14PM on Apr 2nd 2009 by dawn

53. Yup. Men suck! And woman who stay with abusive men are stupid! I was taken out of an abusive home at 2 years old and was fine for years until I started dating. I soon realized that men are control freaks who can't be respectful or faithful. I will be single, by choice, for the rest of my life as my body and heart can't take anymore beatings. This video will not do a damn thing but promote some movie and teach boys like chris brown some new moves.

Posted at 8:34PM on Apr 2nd 2009 by Single and Staying That Way

54. Oh, come on. When it's real, it's tragic, but when it's something like this-- OOH, THE DRAMA. THE SHATTERED MIRROR. THE OMINOUS ELEVATOR RIDE. THE BAJILLION-DOLLAR TASTEFUL FLAT. ZE TRENDY MINI COOPER. Oh, and not to mention: Keira in all her pouty-serious glory.-- it's just plain silly. And his stage-punching and -kicking couldn't be fakier if they were shooting a Technicolor dance extravaganza for MGM. Let people see more REAL pictures of abused women, NOT silly, self-important little actresses making pretend. And make more of an effort to let those abused women know that there are RESOURCES available to them. This was a waste of time.

Posted at 10:40PM on Apr 2nd 2009 by Nemo

55. I'm not sure why someone would say this is far from reality. This is only part of what happens to many unfortunate women that are victim or survivor of domestic violence. I'm a survivor, and even after all these years since leaving the ex, this video gave me the chills through my whole body. My eyes immediately filled up with tears, because I was once beat up that way.

I hope that this video will send a message to all those victims so they know that they shouldn't be treated that way, and will seek help. Hopefully it'll also reach people that may know or suspect someone being a victim, and reach out to them. I was fortunate to have friends that reached out to me and did everything they could to get me out. If you know someone going through any form of domestic violence, be it physical, emotional, mental, please encourage them to get out, and help if you can.

Posted at 11:49AM on Apr 3rd 2009 by anonymous survivor

56. What is the first thing a woman does when she leaves the battered woman shelter?

The dishes if she knows whats good for her!


what do you call a woman with 2 black eyes?...nothing you already told her twice!


what do you do when your dishwasher stops working?
slap her!!!

mwhahaaaaaa

Posted at 1:04AM on Apr 3rd 2009 by gloriie

57. unconvincing. she has a big ass head for her body. she probably has no experience in domestic abuse. Keira should do an anorexia spot instead.

Posted at 10:57PM on Apr 8th 2009 by d

58. What do you call a moron.

gloriie

Posted at 3:27PM on Apr 3rd 2009 by Kay

59. it was o realistic but needed really will put the message out there that no woman should have to deal with this we deserve better. i was shocked!

Posted at 8:54AM on Apr 4th 2009 by naomi

60. Maybe she cheated on him or tried to take his kids...

Posted at 10:03PM on Apr 4th 2009 by Obama

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