Actress Ruby Rose has publicly accused pop star Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her at a Melbourne nightclub in her early 20s. Perry's representatives have vehemently denied the allegations, calling them "categorically false" and "dangerous reckless lies."
Rose, now 40, shared the allegations on social media, detailing the incident in a series of posts. She claimed Perry approached her while she was resting on a friend's lap, pulled her underwear aside, and rubbed her genitals on Rose's face until she vomited. Rose stated it took her nearly two decades to come forward, emphasizing the impact of trauma and sexual assault.
Perry's representatives responded with a firm denial, noting Rose's history of making similar allegations against other individuals. They also highlighted that Rose has not pursued legal action. Rose clarified she did not intend to file charges but wanted to share her experience publicly.
The allegations surfaced in response to a post about Perry's reaction to Justin Bieber's Coachella performance. Rose also mentioned that Perry later helped her secure a U.S. visa, which she cited as a reason for initially keeping the incident private.
Rose has been open about her struggles with mental health and trauma, previously discussing how she initially framed the incident as a "funny little drunk story" to cope. She expressed gratitude for finding her voice to speak out about the alleged assault.