A former choreographer of Justin Bieber announced that while working for the star, she was underpaid and had been the victim of degrading acts.
Emma Portner collaborated with the singer during her “Purpose” tour in 2016, and spoke frankly about her experience in an Instagram publication.
She revealed that she had “almost nothing” received financially.
Justin Bieber’s #PurposeWorldTour choreographer/dancer, who also happens to be Ellen Page’s wife, slams the singer for allegedly paying her ‘less than minimum wage’ while working for him:
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"I couldn’t afford to eat. I was sweeping studio floors to be able to practice my craft." pic.twitter.com/Yb7VIziKFz
“I regret having worked for you. I naively gave my body, my creativity, my time and my efforts. Two times. For content that has brought you millions. While I was doing nothing, “she wrote.
She also mentioned a degrading experience, explaining that she was suffering from hunger.
“I could not afford to eat. I swept the floor of the studio to practice my art. The way you degrade women is an abomination, “she added.
Emma Portner, who is the wife of Canadian actress Ellen Page, has also targeted the singer, a member of Hillsong Church, whom she accuses of being anti-LGBTQ +.