Abby Lee Miller has never been one to hold back—especially when it comes to defending her students. And when Maddie Ziegler, her former star pupil, was offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Abby made it clear that nothing would stand in the way.

Showing Strong Support To Students

In an exclusive conversation with E! News’ Francesca Amiker, the Dance Moms alum revealed just how far she was willing to go to support Maddie’s career.

“I quit my job many times,” Abby admitted. “The first time I quit and said, ‘Get your stuff, get out of my building,’ was when they didn’t want Maddie to go do the Sia video.”

At just 11 years old, Maddie was selected to star in Sia’s Chandelier music video—a project that would later become a defining moment in her career. However, according to Abby, the show’s producers weren’t on board.

“They weren’t allowing that,...