She told the publication in an interview carried out prior to the dancers making their claims: ‘Obviously, I’m against any kind of exploitation. But I also see this endless criticism of women’s choices. It’s like navigating a minefield from the very beginning.

‘We’re slut-shamed for everything and anything. Does anyone think of people’s own experiences before attacking them? So, for me, it’s really important to respect women’s choices, whatever they are.’

Wow: Dua Lipa has defended going to a strip club with Lizzo after singer’s backing dancers made THOSE ‘𝑠e𝑥 club harrassment’ claims – as pop star posed for a racy Vogue France spread

Gorgeous: The hitmaker looked incredible in the snaps as she debuted her bleached eyebrows

Loving the moment:  Dua thoroughly was pictured having a great night at Lizzo’s party post-Grammys at a strip club in Los Angeles back in 2020, (pictured)

Lizzo is planning to sue three of her former back-up dancers who are currently suing her over claims of 𝑠e𝑥ual harassment.

Crystal Williams, 24, Noelle Rodriguez, 25 and Arianna Davis, 26 are accusing the Grammy-winner, 35, of 𝑠e𝑥ual and racial harassment and creating a hostile work environment – alleging the plus-sized pop icon dragged them along to degrading 𝑠e𝑥 shows while touring Europe in February and March.

Lizzo has vehemently denied the allegations against her in the lawsuit which accused her of pressuring the employees to touch nude performers at a club in Amsterdam, among other claims that included weight shaming.

New photos obtained by DailyMail.com have emerged of the trio happily posing with topless performers backstage at the Crazy Horse cabaret in Paris on March 5 2023 – weeks after they claimed Lizzo pressured them to eat bananas and catch dildos from performers’ vaginas during a February night out in Amsterdam’s infamous red-light district.

Lizzo’s attorney Marty Singer told DailyMail.com the plaintiffs were ‘happily cavorting backstage’ and ‘gleefully reveling’ despite claiming in their lawsuit they were forced to go against their will.’

Moving onto the #MeToo movement, it seems Dua still feels women have a long way to go and in some ways it hasn’t impacted women’s daily lives.

She admitted: ‘#MeToo or not, it’s still scary to be a woman and walk down an empty street alone at night on your way home.

‘I have so many memories of times when you get your keys ready in your hand, or you grab your bag, or you pretend to be on the phone… I don’t know if that will ever change.’

‘For me, it’s really important to respect women’s choices, whatever they are’: Dua hit back at accusations she received back in 2020 which claimed her attendance at a strip club supported the exploitation of women

Strong: Despite the pressures of the industry and social media the star has never been afraid to be herself after she left a modelling job after a guy told her to lose weight

Prior to her chart-topping success, Dua began modelling at 16-years-old while also working in restaurants and nightclubs.

The star discussed how she believes it’s without a doubt harder to be a teenager today because of ‘social media’s obsession with a perfect image…and the anxiety that causes.’

‘When I think of my teenage years, I didn’t care about my looks or my makeup. With the first covers I posted on YouTube, I wasn’t thinking about my image.’

Dua clearly knew her own mind as a teenager as she revealed that when a guy told her she needed to lose weight at the start of her modelling career, she chose to leave rather than put up with it.

‘I felt great the way I was, I had no reason to change,’ she confessed.

‘Of course, I had insecurities. Times when I questioned my appearance. I know how destabilizing it can be to feel not good enough.’

Hitting out: Crystal Williams, 24, Noelle Rodriguez, 25 and Arianna Davis, 26 are accusing the Grammy-winner, 35, of 𝑠e𝑥ual and racial harassment and creating a hostile work environment – they are pictured posing with topless dancers at the Crazy Horse cabaret in Paris on March 5 2023

But working in that industry of modelling and nightclubs so young didn’t phase the star who admitted that while her parents were slightly nervous she was ‘rather strong’.

‘I was the mum of my group of friends. When we went out, I looked out for the other girls. If there was any weird behaviour, I’d step in. And when a guy would tell me, “Give us a smile, love…” I’d respond, “Don’t talk to me. You don’t get to tell me when to smile.”’

Dua has become well known for her daring outfits and she isn’t afraid to look 𝑠e𝑥y, yet she confessed that how she chooses to present herself doesn’t shock her family and even her grandparents are open to it.

‘They are modern grandparents. They have evolved with the times, and I think they are most of all proud of me. Family is so precious.’

The star, who is now dating Rita Ora’s ex Romain Gavras, 42, is in no hurry to have children as she admitted her only baby is her music: ‘The only baby I’m thinking about is my new album.’

‘I think women want to do things at their own pace, and not feel guilty for thinking of themselves. For me, when the moment is right, I will know. But, until then, I have other priorities. I want to continue making the most of my youth,’ she added.