New Delhi: Actor Paul Rudd, popular for playing the character of Ant-Man, took a stand to help a 12-year-old boy who got bullied at school. The news of Broddy Ridder getting bullied at middle school went viral in the month of May when his mother toon on social media to express her angst.
At the school, nobody, except for two students and two teachers, was ready to sign Broddy’s yearbook. When his classmates refused to sign the yearbook, some senior students stepped up to help him. Broddy’s mother Cassandra shared the picture of his yearbook and wrote, “My poor son. Doesn’t seem like it’s getting any better. 2 teachers and a total of 2 students wrote in his yearbook. Despite Brody asking all kinds of kids to sign it. So Brody took it upon himself to write to himself. My heart is shattered. Teach your kids kindness.”
Getting to know about the incident, Paul Rudd stepped up and had a FaceTime call with the 12-year-old. The actor also gifted him a signed Ant-Man helmet and a letter in which he wrote that Broddy is the coolest kid and many people, including Paul himself, love him. The Marvel star also asked Broddy to stay stronger in such situations.
Paul Rudd’s fans took on Twitter to respond to the actor’s heart-warming gesture.
Paul Rudd shows us all what a simple act of kindness towards a child can do. Well done, Paul.https://t.co/KFBYrU89rk
— Gray Wolf (@graywolf442) July 9, 2022
A Twitter user wrote that the world needs people like Paul Rudd.
What the world needs now
Is Rudd, Paul Rudd
It’s the only thing
That there’s just too little ofWhat a human ❤️ https://t.co/Rh0njnF5zT
— Maid Mario (@ehmglubber) July 9, 2022
We need more celebrities like Paul Rudd. Taking a little bit of time out of his day to FaceTime with this boy Brody who was getting bullied. And then he followed up with an autographed Ant-man helmet and a personal note. It’s going to change that kid’s life! https://t.co/DPgECTvor6
— Peter Soby (@petersoby) July 9, 2022
People are referring to the actor as a ‘hero’ both on and off-screen
Paul Rudd is a hero both on and off screen. https://t.co/nnxEQ3ZeM1
— Just Vibes (@JohnSLPaul) July 9, 2022
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The incident also took the attention of ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ cast, who invited Broddy to their Broadway show and also signed his yearbook.
