Ruby Rose has recently made serious allegations against pop star Katy Perry, claiming that the singer sexually assaulted her nearly two decades ago in a Melbourne nightclub. The Australian actress and model, recognised for her roles in productions such as “Orange Is the New Black” and “John Wick: Chapter 2,” revealed her experiences in a series of posts on social media platform Threads.
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The claims were made in response to an article shared by Complex discussing Perry’s remarks about Justin Bieber’s Coachella performance. In her comment, Rose stated, “Katy Perry sexual assaulted me at Spice Market nightclub in Melbourne. Who gives a s— what she thinks?”
In her comments, Rose, now 40, expressed the long delay in coming forward with her account, stating, “It has taken almost 2 decades to say this publicly.” She reflected on the ongoing impact of trauma and the challenges of speaking about such sensitive experiences, noting, “Though I am so grateful to have made it long enough to find my voice, it just shows how much of an impact trauma and sexual assault takes.”
Following Rose’s allegations, a representative for Katy Perry vehemently denied the claims, labelling them as “categorically false” and “dangerous, reckless lies.” In a statement issued on April 13, the spokesperson further remarked, “Ms. Rose has a well-documented history of making serious public allegations on social media against various individuals, claims that have repeatedly been denied by those named.”
Amidst the controversy, Rose detailed additional claims in her post, asserting that during the alleged incident, Perry “saw me ‘resting’ on my best friend’s lap to avoid her” and proceeded to engage in behaviour that Rose described as “pulling her underwear to the side and rubbing her disgusting vagina on my face until my eyes snapped open and I projectile vomited on her.” These graphic descriptions have ignited discussions about the seriousness of the situation while also raising questions about the manner in which such allegations are conveyed.
In her interactions on Threads, Rose suggested that among the difficulties she faced in sharing her story was the culture surrounding women who have experienced violence and abuse from other women. She noted, “As a woman, for a myriad of reasons, opening up about W on W [women-on-women] violence and sexual abuse seems to be 100 times harder than speaking about the male predators, at least for me.”
In an apparent defiance of any potential legal repercussions, Rose stated that she is “not interested in filing a report over this” but rather wants to shed light on her experiences. Responding to speculation regarding her motives, she drew connections to Perry’s past behaviour, asserting, “Perry is more than welcome to sue me (she won’t, because it happened, I have photos and it was literally in public and witnessed by multiple people).”
Moreover, Rose claimed that Perry had played a role in her visa application process in the US, stating, “she wrote and signed the letters of recommendation for my US visa application, in the 2010s.” This implication adds a further layer of complexity to their past interactions.
As this story develops, responses are arising from various corners, highlighting the need for sensitivity when discussing allegations of this magnitude. Those affected by sexual abuse or assault are encouraged to reach out for help and support. If you or someone you know requires assistance, resources such as the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or rainn.org are available for support.
The gravity of such allegations necessitates careful consideration, and both Ruby Rose and Katy Perry’s statements underscore the challenging dynamics around personal experiences of trauma and the very real impact of public discourse on such sensitive matters.