"It Gets Better" - Love, Pixar

A message of hope from employees at Pixar Animation Studios.
It gets better.
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[@mikeyirish1967]

"And I get to kiss him and hug him when I walk in the door. That brings me so much joy." (weeping)

[@PhillipUtterback]

i hope they are still together 9 years later. i love their relationship...i don't even know them

[@JeffreyBodean]

2019, almost 2020 and I still watch that moment and SOB.

[@langstondanny527]

i dont mean to be off topic but does anybody know of a method to get back into an Instagram account..? I stupidly lost the login password. I would love any tricks you can offer me

[@gaelkenzo2532]

@Langston Danny instablaster :)

[@mikeyirish1967]

@@PhillipUtterback me, too.

[@PassiveSmoking]

I can't relate to being gay, but I can relate to being different and being bullied and tormented for it. My heart goes out to these guys.

[@Lalli1337]

I remember watching these "it gets better" videos, including this one, about five years ago when I had very difficult times in my life. Back then I did not believe it would get any better but I'm glad to say that it actually got much better and I'm happy with my life now.

[@jeremysmith54565]

Thats great then :)

[@ericamilsom7194]

I'm so glad for you. Thanks for sharing that.

[@coolsims1234]

This saved my life

[@Raeikah]

Man this made me cry. It's not that "gay is okay and survivable" it's that "gay is wonderful." It's totally and completely wonderful to be exactly who you are.

[@spongebobslushpants1]

Hearing that it gets better from the employees of a place that I've always wanted to work makes me feel so much better. Thank you all. I'm not even gay.. just going through a very lonely time, and this made me tear up.

[@melatonin.5.5]

I watch this when I get sad and I cry every time but it fills me up with confidence

[@kathklim]

+SIR GEORGE It gets better. :)

[@melatonin.5.5]

8 years ago. still battling. i don’t know if i can much more.

[@hanak5479]

I keep coming back to this video after 5 years.

[@heightsgirl22]

I love PIXAR! Thanks to all of you. I was sobbing at 4:45. Out and proud in Texas!

[@shuunwafifita3090]

All I can do is cry...this video really lifted me up and I hope one day it truly gets better. I'll be waiting for that day when it comes I will share with the world like every one in this video.

[@luc_courleciel]

Thank you Pixar ! 5:22 to 5:45 : it's so beautiful, and i cried, full of happiness for the story of this Pixar employee. i'm a french guy, and now we've got the law which approove the gay marriage in my country. But to vote it, it was terrible : we spent 6 months of homophobic manifestations in the street of Paris, and other french cities. It hurted when you watched the tv news, seeing all this public hate against gays, lebians and trans. Ok, it gets better, but we must remenber that we've got to fight daily for our rights. Thank you to all the Pixar employees. Merci beaucoup ! L'Amour déplace les montagnes !!!

[@jeremysmith54565]

Seriously the French are awesome literally in many ways!

[@soliterrible]

The man at 5:22 moved me to tears. I have never cried at anything on a screen before.

[@Gar-thomas-Carwyn-Cooksley]

I've watched this so many times.. over so so many years and randomly stumbled on it again... It's as beautiful as it was all them years ago.. Life is a gift and we have to be here to see what amazing things are to come x X I'm so proud to be gay and be apart of that community.. also what is the song from the end of this... It's so good

[@SPhanie24]

"Not everybody's Kurt on glee." Made my day

[@AstralAngel]

This is still gold.

[@Wydeedo]

I remember watching so many “It gets better” videos in high school, so many years ago; this particular video stuck with me-glad to watch it again, 12 years later; thank you to those who suffered through the worst so that we could have it better today

[@ianlack4417]

I can’t begin to tell you how many times this video saved my life. Thank you, Pixar. ❤️

[@HeySorz]

I cried.

[@lunarnocturne]

I cry every time. Someone hug me pls

[@Little-Birds-and-Camellias]

+James the Knight *internet hug* ^_^

[@crypt10]

omg god 5:35 the guy made me cry, he got so emotional. you go guy. you go. you BE happy.

[@Azulmine]

these people give me so much hope

[@yacoubkort44]

I cried through the whole video, I really wish I could work for Pixar studios one day!

[@jeremysmith54565]

Like myself I'd kill to be a developer for ILM (Pixar first off initially as such they were a dept of ILM's)

[@willian2848]

@@jeremysmith54565 i would give my soul to work as an animator at Pixar

[@lenaDudette]

I watched this many years ago while I was in high school and would like to thank you because this helped me through some of my struggles. I am now almost done with university and it does get better! Lots of love to everyone

[@michaelmichaelfordloverman8332]

I'm gay and single and this helps it makes me feel more loved this makes me feel alot better especially when I'm depressed I know things are going to get better

[@TheCrimson147]

I also love that they are humans just like rest of us, and not ripped and jacked half gods with the looks of a super model. This vid gave me so much hope.

[@trunkszeto]

I am not homosexual, but I hope it gets better for you. I'm sorry that the world makes living your life so hard for you. Take comfort in knowing that I will never judge you for your sexual preference, so I am one less person you have to worry about and one more person cheering you on as you go on through life. I wish you the best.

[@lunarnocturne]

Thank you very much. That comment made me smile. I get shit from people because I'm bisexual - something I can't control. Thank you, stranger.

[@Madamemedusa1986]

If you think being gay is normal then u are screwed up

[@jeremysmith54565]

Wish you the very best too, take care :) But then I'd ask define normal, it doesn't exist simply put lol.

[@irakcehonski7169]

The bald guy at 5:43 made me cry

[@JaymeRoderick]

LOL. That's me. That made me laugh and it delights me.

[@irakcehonski3105]

@@JaymeRoderick10 years later… I am not 7.5 years married and I completely understand the feeling of coming home to your partner. Irreplaceable.

[@JaymeRoderick]

@@irakcehonski3105 Hi Irak, thank you for your response. Today we had a re-screening and a panel discussion 14 years later about the video. It sounds like you have experienced the joy of coming home to your partner as have I. While I am no longer in my relationship, I still have the cat and I still have those nine steps. And I am better than I was then. I hope you are too.

[@thenickydiaries8599]

ive made a "it gets better" video over on my channel, but its important that everyone understands how precious their life is and how beautiful you ALL are. everyone is different in many ways, no two people exactly the same when it comes down to their thoughts. but life is worth living, and no matter what it is important for people to realise that you can write your own chapter in your book, dont let other people write it! life is what YOU make of it! :)

[@tylerjsax]

What kind of people would dislike such a beautiful message of love and support. To you people who disliked this video it gets better DESPITE your hateful actions.

[@YungHippie]

Fuck, I love being gay

[@umadeabear3266]

I always come back to this video for the bald guy at 5:23. I want exacty what he describes.

[@dougkelley2781]

We all do. I hope you’ve found your someone. ❤️

[@samikalastaja]

It's so fundamental need to feel that you are being loved, and your need to give love in return. And it hurts like hell when there is an emptiness, that void in you when it's not possible, when there is absense of love from your life. 5:22 speaks to me so well. Gives me sense of sadness and hope. I wish to be able to say those same words as that man says.

[@chrishooten7865]

These videos do the heart good. For some like me who've lost parents or tragedy has happened hearing the stories of people who overcame pain and hardship to realize their dreams is inspiring

[@jooddart9736]

Can we make a gay Pixar movie?

[@CharnekieBoss]

YESSS

[@FrameRater]

Too soon.

[@raeya39]

no.

[@happyjayjay9229]

i think they did-

[@cosmicbread1086]

@@raeya39 why would you say that

[@samanthakc3278]

This video is truly inspiring and amazing. I have always struggled with being a lesbian and for most of my life, I thought that there was no one else like me and that I'd end up alone. I came out when I was in seventh grade, and it got me a lot of support, but a lot of hate as well. In sixth grade, I went to a private school and practically everyone there were homophobic extremists. Every day I heard about how gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgenders were going to rot in Hell and suffer immense pain. It made me scared of myself. I thought I was a mistake, and that it was wrong. But it's videos like these that remind me that no matter what I go through, there is still hope, and someday I will find a girl that will love me, and that I will have the job I've always wanted. Anyone who is going through some sort of challenge in their life, no matter what it is, deserves hope to overcome those problems. Because if we hold on to our hope, and we put in a little bit of determination, we can succeed in life and find the place where we belong :) Thank you, Pixar, and all the supportive people who give me the hope to move forward.

[@INF1NI73]

05:24 The dream :3...

[@aska221]

They reach out for your hand and touches your heart.

[@Nillowo]

Watching this for confidence before I tell my mom today that I’m gay. So nervous.

[@JoeriSmit123]

this video turned my frog gay

[@laurassilva]

LINDO LINDO LINDO

[@mikeyirish1967]

I often come back to this video just to listen to the guy at 5'22" just to remind me that life is simple and beautiful. I cry every time, too.

[@JaymeRoderick]

Life is simple and beautiful. With love, the guy at 5:22. ;)

[@mikeyirish1967]

@@JaymeRoderick I am so grateful for your honesty and vulnerability in this video. Lots of love to you and yours!!

[@lazyboy7552]

I really don't want to be gay. I watch these videos to maybe to get some form of happiness. I am open and my friends accepted me but I don't accepted myself. I am really trying but I don't want to be with guys I want to be with girls. It's not fair that I have to have this "problem". I want to be happy about it and I am tired of trying to be "straight" or bi so that I can relate to talking about boobs and stuff. I wish gets better now so we wouldn't have had to deal with it.

[@randomniseableified]

I truly know how you feel. Just wanting to be one of the guys. This changed for me when I realised that I am still one of them. I still do everything they do. We play Xbox, work together, go to town and help each other pick up. I am no different to the rest of them other than who I go home with and neither are you. Just because you find a different type of person attractive doesn't mean shit in to anyone but you... oh and you can still talk about boobs

[@lazyboy7552]

I just want to be "normal". I wish I could be like my friends. So that being gay would be one less thing to worry about.

[@samanthakc3278]

I understand how you feel. My friends always talk about hot guys and six packs, but I feel left out because I'm lesbian. Long story short, you like what you like. If you like girls, go ahead and feel free to be with them. If you like boys, you don't have to force yourself to be straight just to relate to other people or fit in. My friends are not like me at all, but I know that being different is even better than being normal. Diversity is what makes us beautiful, and you should never feel ashamed to be who you are.

[@thomaslatkowski9792]

I want to show support for you, but you're going through hard times. Is liking this supporting you, or saying that I like what you're going through?

[@lazyboy7552]

Cool story. But it's not biological natural. Gay is probably the worst thing ever. That is my only problem and if i was a different orientation i would be "perfect"

[@SimbaLion]

No, it doesn't. I'm almost 37. They're lying to you all, it gets worse. Not better. People are shit in high school and they grow up to be shit as adults.

[@alexaj.4562]

I'm sorry :(

[@JaymeRoderick]

I'm sorry this is your experience. It's been eight years since you wrote this. My hope and longing for you is that you have found a place where you are accepted inside and outside of yourself.

[@teflonpan115]

And THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is when Pixar went political

[@willian2848]

Because they're not homophobic?

[@LionDen]

thankfully

[@Langkowski]

Go woke, go broke

[@missabi1]

I remember watching this 18 months ago, I wouldn't be watching it again today if I hadn't. It does get better, don't let anybody tell you otherwise, thanks Pixar

[@Joker11297]

I'm tired of having this thrown at me. I don't tell you what's in my bedroom yet homosexuals are forcing theirs on me and I'm told I have to accept it. . If I say I object to it based on biblical principles... Watch outt because you will become a target. Tell me, will it get better for me? Don't misunderstand me, I don't in anyway condone beating up or harassing gay people. But where are my rights? Why can't i practice my religion outside the church?

[@merchillio]

Why do you go right to the bedroom? Newsflash: everytime you walk down the street with your wife or girlfriend, you're telling people you're heterosexual. Everytime someone asked how was your weekend and you say "me and my gal went to the restaurant" you're telling people you're heterosexual. I have a picture of my wife on my desk at work, but because I'm straigth, no one is telling me to stop shoving my sexual preferences down their throat. You don't see how priviledge we straight people are. This video was not about sex or "what's going on in the bedroom", it was about people driven to the edge of suicide by people telling them their life isn't worth it. As long as kids will be scared of being thrown out of teh house because they discovered they were not attracted to the people their parents would have wanted to, videos like that are extremely importants. You want the right to express your religion as long as everybody else shut up. Freedom of speech is not a shield against criticism.

[@Joker11297]

Jean-Dominic Lapointe good point, but straight folks aren't having straight pride day or forcing gay marriage on people who don't want it.

[@patrickhandley627]

When one persons rights infringe on the rights of another person it becomes a problem for the law to sort out. when it is found that an entire group of peoples rights are being infringed upon by another group of peoples right it becomes a question of what is in the best interest of everyone and not just the ones who are currently protected by the law. Then the law is modified to rectify the problem that is putting certain people into the role of second-class citizens. And yes there are going to be people who are comfortable with the old way who will resist change. But if you think about what is being asked for you will realize that you already have it, and your sexuality and way of living is thrown at us from day one with out any consideration for whether or not that is what we want to look at. The media more often than not shows Sex between men and woman, Men and woman's relationships,this is portrayed on the television as normal. So you complain that we are throwing our beliefs in your face when you've been free to and have done the same thing to us for decades. You've been forcing your views on me since I was born and you've told me that I must accept it. I do think that it will get better for you when you stop seeing this movement for equality as a problem and when you start instead seeing it as normal. I don't condone the beating up of heterosexual people but where are my rights? you have had your rights since day one. We have had to struggle for ours. And as for why you can't practice your religion outside of the church, well that's just it You can practice your religion outside of the church but when your belief desires to harass and hurt others then it becomes a problem. The terrorists who suicide dive bombed the world trade center are certainly an example of people practicing their beliefs publicly but it is no question in your mind as to why they should not be allowed to. If you examine your own beliefs and start to look at where they deny other people their rights it will become abundantly clear as to why you cannot practice some of your beliefs outside of your church.

[@alanherrera8624]

Or maybe, just maybe, you have no idea what you're talking about.

[@taliyajohnson5406]

You really don't know what you are talking about and if your hating on this so much why are you here? Why did you search this up? Like go to bed or something

[@mp55592]

I've watched this video occasionally for the last four years. I don't know if I would have survived this long if it weren't for videos like this. Thank you.

[@Carodactyl]

5:21 makes me cry every single time i watch this, no matter what. just the honesty in his words and the genuine love in his eyes.

[@albus138]

This video literally changed my life, thanks Pixar team

[@forgottenartform]

this is the first time in years that i've cried, cos this video touches you in a way you may not have thought possible. Can't think of words to describe it

[@jennyoliviajohnson8460]

I love that there isn't a musical soundtrack for a lot of this.

[@JarHeadRich]

I NEED TO HUG ALL THESE PEOPLE!

[@chrishooten7865]

Thank you Pixar for this great video that was genuinely warm and beautiful. I recently lost my mother and this has helped me tremendously in staying positive and looking towards a bright future. When tragedy happens nothing looks like it will get better and you just want to go to a place where the pain is gone. This proves that it has for others and it can for me too. You all are my heroes. Thanks.

[@Imnowusingthisname]

Pixar, everything you make is incredibly genuine. Thank you for that.

[@MellowYellow6]

A company that makes such brilliant, funny, moving films proves that nobody has heart like they do. If I could hug all of Pixar, I'd do it! Way to go, guys.

[@suginami123]

Superb. Every school should play this.

[@AmbBambii]

I watch this whenever I'm really down. It always makes me feel better, like life is worth it. Thank you Pixar.

[@gigawebsurfer]

Wow, I would feel so honored to work with such an awesome and inspiring group of people. Thank you so much for sharing your stories.

[@e2mc413]

This is a beautiful video. Everyone who watches this should not only take away the message of life getting better but also to tolerate others and to leave well enough alone if it does not concern you. These people give me hope.

[@onmyloft]

Stepping in SAVES A LIFE! NO ONE EVER deserves to be bullied verbally or physically. I am a dedicated Christian and I think this is one of the sweetest things. Love the people around you, no matter what!!!

[@Josh-ml9ds]

'Would I be true to myself? Or live a life of lies' that line got me

[@Freundlichkeit82]

Numerous thanks to these wonderful Pixar employees for this supportive and amazingly well-done video message.

[@GlochidsandGelpis]

This helped me so much, I literally started crying. I can't wait to meet someone who feels the same way I do

[@chaoticdreamer137]

A beautiful video by beautiful people with beautiful souls. Thank you all!

[@sora4kingdomhearts1]

I love all of you guys

[@Regann1997]

Makes me cry when i remember that i'm not alone.

[@posmaru]

someone sent this video to my dad and i'm thankfull for this because he had to watch this to see that i'm not that freak as he always thought. Thank you so much!

[@kovacsirisz]

"If i could go through the screen and give you a big hug, i'd totally do it." Stop making me cry!

[@UnMlynarczyk]

This is a really touching video. The messages, stories, and emotions that these Pixar employees chose to share were really moving.

[@sapphiresong7]

Oh man, the guy talking about walking up those nine steps and kissing and hugging the man he loves. Silently crying right now.

[@wolfpup233]

It's amazing how you can do so little with so many words.

[@Tarwah]

I just cried through the whole video. That's so touching.

[@TheLinearEquation]

Oh! Love you guys so much!!! Gorgeous people made gorgeous movies...

[@DanceStaff07]

5:22. Tears. This is such a special video. Thank you for your messages, Pixar!

[@BengalGuy77]

gosh, this video made me cry

[@kelliofftheedge]

i'm 2 years late but hats off to pixar. nicely done.

[@melissanicole2249]

i just cried so much watching this. thank you so much

[@t1234odd5]

I start cryin b4 it starts!

[@Sk8erGurl680]

Thank you pixar....This means so much!

[@LeighroyJenkins]

god, this is beautiful. all these people are beautiful.

[@CHANNEL4GAMES]

I few so sorry for all the people that get picked on because of what they choose to be. Don't listen to what people have to say Be Your self "It Gets Better"

[@Bimbolobotomy]

I'm so greatful that such a big industry or , whatever you pixar things are, I'm so greatful to know what I'm not the only one out there who feels like this. Thank you .

[@alexandracaraulia7860]

This brought me to tears. Right now I'm being bullied because of this and it hurts. One of my best friends showed me this and he wouldn't let go until I stopped crying. This was amazing..thank you so much. Pixar I love you for this. It made me gain more respect for you. Thanks for helping me.

[@JaymeRoderick]

I hope you have found safety. I hope you have found self-love and a tribe who loves you as well.

[@junior2173]

Thank you, Pixar!

[@Junedude100]

I watch this all the time. Just for encouragement. I've struggled with suicide my whole life and I still do. But its gets better. Thank you.

[@truthbreaker]

i cry at 5:22 cause his story touchs me everytime i watch this. this video helps me think threw all of the bad times anyways or any it gets better video help. but people need to understand (the ones that are having bad experiences right now) that you need the bad times to appriciate the good times.

[@coopsahoy8563]

this made me cry.....i hope it does get better

[@Catcant]

Wow I cried that was beautiful. I loved the line "I get to walk up those nine steps..."

[@aaaaaaaa5610123]

This makes me cry. I feel a sense of hope. If only it gets better.

[@heirofyourmum]

I'm in tears. When I watched this I went right back to my 13 year old self, feeling absolutely scared and alone. I can't imagine what I would have said if this had been around then, but I know what I want to say now. Thank you, so much, to anyone who is part of this. Whether it's making a video, sharing a video, or taking a pledge to be there for those who need it. This world can seem so large and empty, but because of this we can connect to each other in love and safety. Best Wishes c:

[@Naedootlads]

you have no idea how much I'm crying at this.

[@mrbright1791]

This was quite an uplifting video. Yesterday I told my mom that I'm going to travel to meet a guy that I've known for seven months and we enjoy one another company a lot; whether it be texting, talking on the phone, or what have you. As usual, I get this disapproving sigh because she's not the most accepting of my sexuality. Granted, yes, she has come a long way in the last year and two months, but I just look forward to the day where she does accept me. Thank you, Pixar. You give me hope.

[@itzjrxxx]

Thanks for the video, it actually made me cry, to think of everything I've gone through and to think that my life IS GETTING BETTER. If I watched it a couple years ago, I wouldn't believe it, but if you're reading this and you aren't ok with yourself, believe it, it does get better. What matters is to be who you are, to do the things you enjoy and to find the right people to be with you. Ignore the wrong ones, they aren't worth your time. Just be happy, cause you deserve it!

[@grellsutcliff2857]

Guys, the message of this is to be yourself and love your life. Save the hate for somewhere else.

[@caseyshaw679]

This is amazing! How is this not more known??!

[@JoeCoolNJL]

7:20 nearly made me cry. :') I am a 16 year old male from Massachusetts, and although I have never had to go through what, unfortunately, so many LGBT and questioning youth go through, I want you to know that there *are* people out there, like the people in this video, me, and so many others that accept you fully for who you are. We love you and we want you to have the freedom to love whoever you do. Never give up

[@twinkeypop21]

This campaign isn't saying you won't stop getting bullied. It's saying having confidence in yourself will make it better, which does. Being happy with yourself makes it better.

[@madass888]

Now I understand why pixar movies have so much heart.

[@msptrask]

Just saw the movie "To Save a Life" and it was powerful! Everyone needs to watch it and and begin to care for those who are hurting and lonely.

[@kentman789]

Pixar, making people ball their eyes out even before the company started

[@Sadnessinger]

Almost cried several times 'cause many of us really feel like forgotten souls even in their own houses. I'd really love to see all this in a Pixar movie 'cause there's so much truth and passion and hope and understanding that... you can actually feel... like the lost boy who finally finds his way home.