This Is Us star Lonnie Chavis, 10, hits back against cruel trolls who comment on gap in front teeth

Published: 18:54 BST, 26 June 2018 | Updated: 19:35 BST, 26 June 2018

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This Is Us child star Lonnie Chavis defended himself against the cruel trolls who poked fun at him due to the gap in his front teeth.

The 10-year-old star took to Instagram on Monday to share a video addressing the mean-spirited jokes made about his appearance.

Lonnie had a poignant message as he stated that he can handle the criticism but there are others who are bullied and driven to suicide every day.

Standing his ground: This Is Us child star Lonnie Chavis defended himself against the cruel trolls who poked fun at him due to the gap in his front teeth

Aww: The young actor portrays Randall in the hit NBC drama

He began by saying: 'I could get my gap fixed. Braces can fix this, but like, can you fix your heart, though?

'There are kids out there killing themselves just because of y’all hating and trolling and doing just crazy stuff'

The young actor portrays Randall in the hit NBC drama and insisted that he could fix his teeth but it's up to the cruel commentators to change themselves.

'Can you fix your heart, though?': The 10-year-old star took to Instagram on Monday to share a video addressing the mean-spirited jokes made about his appearance

'There are kids out there killing themselves': Lonnie had a poignant message as he stated that he can handle the criticism but there are others who are bullied and driven to suicide every day

Youthful exuberance: He ended the video on a high note as he used Cardi B's signature phrases 'owww' and 'okurrr'

Lonnie said: 'I mean, It’s stupid. Is it fun? No. It hurts people. People kill themselves, and you’re the one who’s making them doing it. Fix your heart, though. For real.

'I’m happy that I can handle this. I can handle this. I’m not tripping. But there are kids out here. If y’all kids are watching this, don’t trip.

'Be who you want to be. Do what you want to do. Do you. Be you. Believe in yourself.'