Keira Knightley’s shocking PSA against domestic violence has sparked a great deal of media interest this week and has garnered some much-needed attention for domestic violence victims across the world.

It's been about two months since Chris Brown was arrested for beating up 20-year-old singer Rihanna, leaving her hospitalized with bruises and abrasions. 

This story flooded the media and has sparked celebrities to speak out against domestic violence. Most recently, Keira Knightley agreed to do a public service announcement ad on behalf of Women’s Aid that addresses this serious issue and promotes awareness to this sensitive topic. 

Those who have seen the video (check it out below) will likely agree that it’s shockingly violent nature is fairly intense but successfully relays the message that domestic violence should not be tolerated.

The video starts with Knightley leaving work, removing the makeup she had been wearing all day and revealing bruises and black eyes. She proceeds home where she’s beaten by her boyfriend and left on the floor in pain and screaming.

The ad will be airing on TV and in UK theaters soon and will hopefully spark worldwide interest, eventually.  Many celebrities have spoken out on domestic violence since the Chris Brown/Rihanna situation but Keira’s fearless portrayal of a victim is the boldest statement yet. 

It's sad that it took Chris & Rihanna's situation to get people talking about domestic violence and its effects on people, but that always seems to be the case.

Hopefully this PSA will get the recognition it deserves and will truly help the fight against domestic violence.

Check out the video below and let us know what you think: