Lady Gaga gives a Canadian teen the thrill of his life by sending a personalised video of thanks for his anti-bullying efforts



By Laura Schreffler
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She's long been an advocate of anti-bullying, and now Lady Gaga feels she should reward those who are as dedicated to the cause as she is.

The 25-year-old pop star personally emailed a Canadian teenager a video message thanking him for his motivation.

 Jacques St. Pierre, 17, had organised a school assembly with an anti-bullying theme at the Etobicoke School of the Arts in Toronto.

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Thanks! Lady Gaga sent a Canadian teen a personal video message to thank him for his anti-bullying efforts

Thanks! Lady Gaga sent a Canadian teen a personal video message to thank him for his anti-bullying efforts

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The angelic Lady G: The 25-year-old singer always backs causes she supports

He sent out dozens of emails to celebrities asking for their support, and was shocked to find a personal response from the Marry The Night singer in his email inbox.

The subject line read: 'To Jacques from Lady Gaga.'

It said 'click on the link below to download the video for your assembly.'

The woman famous for wearing a dress made of meat looked almost demure as she spoke directly to the high school student.

In the video, she's shot from the waist up wearing a mint green blazer, a seafoam-coloured pillbox hat and minimal makeup.

'I just wanted to tell you how proud I am of you for being such a strong advocate of the LGBT community in your school,' she said, adding, 'There should be more little monsters like you.'

'Little monsters' is the affectionate way that Gaga, born Stefani Germanotta, refers to her fans.

She continued: 'My father always saves all the fan letters that I receive and I read yours and wanted to send this video to you. It is important that we push the boundaries of love and acceptance.'

She warns the students that her message is particularly important in light of a Buffalo, New York-based teenager's recent suicide.

Thanking the monsters: Gaga tells St. Pierre that there should be 'more little monsters' like him
Thanking the monsters: Gaga tells St. Pierre that there should be 'more little monsters' like him

Thanking the monsters: Gaga tells St. Pierre that there should be 'more little monsters' like him

She dedicated her I Heart Radio appearance in Las Vegas last month to Jamey Rodemeyer, who committed suicide in September after being bullied.

On that note, Gaga also implores students to 'treat each other with kindness, love, and to accept everyone.'

She says that she personally is also doing her best 'to make bullying a hate crime.'

The superstar closes her video message with words of love. She tells the students to have 'a wonderful day at school and to love each other.'

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Gaga the good girl: She may dress strangely, but at least she uses her fame for good causes

Gaga the good girl: She may dress strangely, but at least she uses her fame for good causes

St. Pierre and his fellow students were elated that the singer supported their cause.

He wanted to raise awareness about the problem after enduring endless bullying during his elementary school days.

He told CBC's Melanie Nagy: 'I got called the gay kid, the fag, because I liked to be in the school plays. I lost my best friend because he joined in with the bullies. It's not fun, I've been there, I've been bullied. Before that, I didn't know bullying could affect people so severely.'

Of Gaga's contribution, he said: 'No questions asked, Lady Gaga sent us a video. I watched it, and I started crying.'

'I'm a huge fan. It's kind of embarrassing because I love her so much. I couldn't believe it.'

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