Knightley Stars in Domestic Violence Ad

Spot shows successful actress' encounter with abusive partner

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 2, 2009 2:01 PM CDT

(Newser) – Keira Knightley gets roughed up in a new TV ad on domestic violence, the Guardian reports. Knightley, playing herself, returns home to be accused by her abusive partner of an affair with a co-star. As he beats her, the camera pulls out to reveal that... Read full story »

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