Ruby Rose, known for her roles in "Orange Is the New Black" and "John Wick: Chapter 2," has publicly accused singer Katy Perry of sexual assault. The alleged incident, described by Rose as occurring at the Spice Market nightclub in Melbourne nearly 20 years ago, involves Perry allegedly pulling down Rose's underwear and rubbing her genitals on Rose's face, causing her to vomit.
Perry's representative has vehemently denied the claims, labeling them as “categorically false,” “dangerous,” and “reckless lies.” Rose made the accusations on the social media platform Threads, initially in comments responding to a post about Perry's reaction to a Justin Bieber performance at Coachella. Rose stated that she was in her early twenties at the time of the alleged assault and had previously recounted the event publicly but framed it as a "funny little drunk story" due to her inability to cope. She also claimed that Perry later offered to help her secure a U.S. visa, which influenced her decision to remain silent for nearly two decades.
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Details of the Allegations and Denials
Rose, 40, detailed the alleged assault in a series of posts on Threads, stating that Perry "saw me ‘resting’ on my best friend’s lap to avoid her and bent down, pulled her underwear to the side and rubbed her disgusting vagina on my face until my eyes snapped open and I projectile vomited on her.” She expressed gratitude for finding her voice after such a long period, noting the significant impact of trauma and sexual assault.
A statement from Perry's representative, released on Monday, April 13, 2026, refuted Rose's allegations. The representative asserted that the claims are not only false but also "dangerous reckless lies." Rose initially indicated she was not interested in filing a police report, suggesting that disclosure was sufficient. However, she later posted on Threads that she had "just left the police station" and would provide further details once she regained her strength.
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Resurfacing Scrutiny and Past Claims
The renewed attention on Perry's conduct follows Rose's public accusations. This instance echoes earlier, less detailed claims from others, including Russian television host Tina Kandelaki, who alleged inappropriate touching and an attempted kiss by Perry at an industry event. Perry's team has consistently denied such allegations.
Perry, 41, was recently seen attending the Coachella music festival alongside her partner, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The timing of Rose's accusations, surfacing in the immediate aftermath of Perry's public appearances, has drawn commentary, with some noting a potential link to a past Twitter dispute between Rose and Perry in 2017 regarding Perry's song "Swish Swish." Rose, however, dismissed this connection, emphasizing the severity of her current allegations.
