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Katy Perry Denies Sexual Assault Allegations Made by Ruby Rose on Social Media
Pop star Katy Perry has firmly rejected allegations that she sexually assaulted actor Ruby Rose nearly two decades ago at a Melbourne nightclub, calling the claims “categorically false” and “dangerous reckless lies.”
The controversy erupted when Rose, a 40-year-old Australian actor known for roles in “Batwoman” and “Orange Is the New Black,” made the accusations on the social media platform Threads. The allegations came in response to a post by music outlet Complex about Perry’s reaction to Justin Bieber’s Coachella performance.
“Katy Perry sexual[ly] assaulted me at spice market nightclub in Melbourne,” Rose wrote. “Who gives a s*** what she thinks.”
In a swift response through representatives to Variety, Perry’s team issued a strong denial: “The allegations being circulated on social media by Ruby Rose about Katy Perry are not only categorically false, they are dangerous reckless lies.” The statement also claimed that 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.”
Rose provided more detailed allegations in subsequent responses to followers, claiming the incident occurred when she was in her twenties. “I’m now 40. It has taken almost 2 decades to say this publicly,” she wrote. She added that the alleged experience left lasting trauma, writing: “It just shows how much of an impact trauma and sexual assault takes.”
When pressed for details by another user, Rose described an explicit encounter where she claims Perry approached her while she was resting, made unwanted physical contact of a sexual nature, leading Rose to “projectile vomit on her.”
The actor further alleged that she previously downplayed the incident as “a funny little drunk story” because she “didn’t know how else to handle it.” Rose also claimed that Perry later offered to help her obtain a U.S. visa, which influenced her decision to keep the alleged incident private at the time.
This public accusation comes at a time when Perry, 41, has been maintaining a high public profile. The “California Gurls” singer was recently spotted at Coachella music festival with her boyfriend, Orlando Bloom, where they were photographed enjoying performances including Bieber’s. Perry shared several images and videos from the Southern California music festival on Instagram, captioning her post: “Heat checkin’ these chickens.”
Sexual assault allegations of this nature, particularly between high-profile entertainment figures, typically draw significant public attention and can have serious career implications. Such cases often highlight the challenges of addressing decades-old claims that lack formal documentation or investigation at the time of the alleged incident.
Rose indicated she has no interest in pursuing legal action, stating: “You don’t need people to believe you, you just need to get it out of your poor body, before it gives you cancer.” This suggests her motivation for coming forward now was personal healing rather than seeking legal remedies.
As of publication, representatives for both Rose and Perry had not responded to additional requests for comment from other media outlets. The entertainment industry and fans will likely watch closely to see if further statements are issued or if any legal proceedings develop from these allegations.
The incident underscores ongoing discussions about sexual misconduct in the entertainment industry and the complex dynamics that often surround such allegations, particularly when they emerge years after the alleged events.
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