Ruby Rose accuses Katy Perry of sexual assault, Perry denies allegation
Ruby Rose has accused Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her 20 years ago. A representative for the singer denied these claims, calling them “reckless lies.”
Model and actress Ruby Rose has accused Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her 20 years ago.
The “Orange Is the New Black” star claimed in a series of posts on the thread on Sunday, April 12, that the pop star assaulted her at an Australian nightclub when they were in their 20s.
Rose first commented on a Complex Music thread post that mentioned Perry, writing: “Katy Perry sexually assaulted me at the Spice Market nightclub in Melbourne. Who cares what she thinks?”
Additionally, in the post, she thanked her fans for their support after sharing her claims for the first time in “almost 20 years.”
“I was only in my early 20s. I’m 40 now. It took me almost 20 years to say this publicly,” she wrote. “I’m so grateful that I took the time to find my voice, but this just goes to show how impactful trauma and sexual assault can be. Thank you for meeting me.”
She also responded to another fan, who assured the Australian TV host that he believed her.
“Before I open up about an incredibly raw and traumatic event, I tell myself, ‘It’s okay, I don’t need people to believe me, I just need to get it out of my poor body before I get cancer,'” she wrote. “But when I saw this post… it brought tears to my eyes, in a good way. Thank you.”
Katy Perry denies Ruby Rose’s sexual assault allegations
In a statement provided to USA TODAY on Monday, Perry’s representatives called the claims “dangerous” and “reckless.”
“The claims Ruby Rose is spreading on social media about Katy Perry are not only completely false, they are dangerous and reckless lies,” the statement said. “Ms. Rose has a well-documented history of making serious allegations on social media against various individuals, allegations that have been repeatedly denied by those named.”
Shortly after the post, Rose hinted at other incidents beyond the charges against Perry, writing, “I’m going to the police station to see if they can investigate the assault I experienced.” “I think they’re past the statute of limitations, but there are still plenty of reasons to try. I have a long list.”
She added that she was hesitant to report her experience because she was “too hurt and afraid to take appropriate action because I know this system rarely works.”
Hours later, Rose wrote, “I did it.”
“I write about the reporting process. Both crimes that happened as a child and crimes that happened as an adult (at least in Australia),” the “Batwoman” actress posted. “But for now, I’ll just say I’m surprised the reporting process went well.”
USA TODAY has reached out to Melbourne Police for comment.
Rose is best known for her role in Season 3 of “OITNB,” and has also appeared in “Resident Evil: The Final Chapter,” “John Wick: Chapter 2,” “Pitch Perfect 3” and “The Meg.”
Rose left The CW’s “Batwoman” in 2020, but has since made accusations of a hostile work environment and detailed multiple allegations of misconduct against producers and executives, including former Warner Bros. Television president Peter Roth.
Warner Bros. at the time called her allegations “historical revisionism” and claimed that her firing was “based on multiple complaints regarding workplace conduct.”
Katy Perry was accused of sexual misconduct before Ruby Rose’s accusations
In 2019, Perry was accused of sexual misconduct by an actor who appeared in her “Teenage Dream” music video. Josh Kloss accused the singer of verbally abusing him on set, and separately claimed that she exposed his penis to a friend without his consent at a party.
And Georgian TV host Tina Kandelaki claimed days later that Perry inappropriately touched her and tried to kiss her without her consent at an industry party.
Both incidents occurred after an incident on the set of American Idol in 2018 in which Perry, then a judge, kissed a contestant on the lips without warning during an audition, saying she had never been kissed before and wanted to save that experience for love. Contestant Benjamin Glaze said he didn’t consider it sexual harassment, but said it made him uncomfortable.
Perry has not directly commented on the allegations made during the height of #MeToo, instead telling the Guardian in 2020 that she did not intend to “detract from the real movement” by mentioning the allegations, but added that “anyone can say anything” and “I don’t want to make a fuss. I want to add truth.”
Contributor: Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY
