ACTRESS CLAIMS INCIDENT OCCURRED NEARLY TWO DECADES AGO
Ruby Rose, known for her roles in Orange Is the New Black and John Wick 2, has publicly accused pop singer Katy Perry of sexual assault. The allegations surfaced recently on social media platform Threads, stemming from an alleged encounter at Melbourne's Spice Market nightclub when Rose was in her early twenties. Rose stated the incident involved Perry rubbing her genitals on her face, leading Rose to vomit on the singer.
Rose detailed her delayed disclosure, citing Perry's subsequent assistance with her U.S. visa application as a significant factor in her prolonged silence. She explained that the perceived leverage Perry held over her immigration status made speaking out difficult for nearly two decades. Rose has since taken to social media to share her experience, noting the emotional toll the trauma has taken. She also indicated she has recently reported the incident to the police, though she expressed no expectations regarding the outcome.
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ACCOUNT OF THE ALLEGED INCIDENT
Rose’s description of the event, shared in response to comments on a post about Perry's appearance at Coachella, paints a disturbing picture. She stated that Perry "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." Rose added that she had previously recounted the incident in a way that downplayed its severity, referring to it as a "funny little drunk story" to cope with the trauma.
REASONS FOR DELAYED DISCLOSURE
The actress elaborated on the reasons for her nearly 20-year silence. Beyond the visa assistance, Rose expressed gratitude for finding her voice but acknowledged the profound impact of trauma. She also alluded to having told the story in different contexts previously, suggesting an ongoing struggle with how to process and share the experience.
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BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT
This is not the first time Katy Perry has faced accusations of misconduct. In 2019, model Josh Kloss alleged that Perry had sexually harassed him during the filming of her "Teenage Dream" music video, claiming she pulled down his underwear in front of others. At that time, Perry’s representatives denied the allegations, and friends of the singer disputed Kloss's account. Another individual, Mikhail Varshavski (also known as "Doctor Mike"), claimed Perry attempted to kiss and touch him inappropriately at a party in 2019. Perry has not publicly responded to Ruby Rose’s current allegations.
