In the wake of Rihanna and Chris Brown’s domestic abuse case, the issue has become a hot topic among celebrities and others.

Domestic abuse results in the death of 2 women every week – a little-known statistic – and it shouldn’t be of interest only when a celebrity’s life is involved.

Academy Award-nominated actress Keira Knightley has teamed up with the UK-based charity WomensAid to draw more attention to this very serious issue. She’s released this violent PSA, directed by Atonement’s Joe Wright.

Be warned, this video is serious and disturbing – but then, that’s the point:

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By Alisha, InstantCast assistant editor

COSTUME DRAMA - A period piece which uses elaborate costumes, sets and properties to capture the ambiance of a particular era. This term is usually used in the context of film and television, and generally refers to historical dramas, romances, or adventure films. Keira Knightley has recently starred in several costume dramas including The Edge of Love, Atonement, and The Duchess.

By Alisha, InstantCast assistant editor

We all know celebrities aren’t as perfect as they look in magazines. This week InstantCast celebrates makeover miracles. Watch this video below as Keira Knightley gets retouched on Photoshop.

Did you know that Instantcast launched brand new retouching services TODAY? Click here & now you can get glammed up like Keira Knightley too!

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