Choreographer Laurieann Gibson Defends Gaga’s “Judas” : ‘Don’t judge.’

Laurieann Gibson, who co-directed Lady Gaga’s controversial ‘Judas’ video, defended the religious imagery in the video. She told MTV News, “To the religious groups, I don’t even know that there’s religious [stuff in there]…I’m like, you know, Jesus did have a crown of thrones, he did die for my sins. I’m a believer, so I say to them, those religious people, personally, I can’t speak for Gaga, but as a director, a choreographer, as a believer, I say, ‘Take a look at yourself.’ For me, I would never [defame] my savior and the love and the non-judgment of what Jesus means to me. So I say, ‘Take a closer look at why you’re judging.'”

Of the videos concept, Gibson explained: “The discussions were massive, the concepts were many prior to landing on a place. They were just exciting, full of passion. It was a magical process and we’re really proud of where we ended up. I think the concept stuck with this one because ultimately there was a place where we wanted to leave the interpretation up to each individual and not take away [Gaga’s] power as a performer, as a dancer, as a star,” she continued. “And to leave the moments for you to interpret, and be inspired by the fact that everyone has a Judas in their life and there is a place of deliverance.”