Katy Perry denies Ruby Rose’s sexual assault allegations from nearly 20 years ago

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• 🔥 Quick Facts
• Ruby Rose Makes Public Allegations After Nearly Two Decades of Silence
• Perry Allegedly Helped Rose Secure US Visa, Creating Complex Silence
• Timeline of Allegations and Perry’s Response Statement
• Rose Files Police Report and Acknowledges History of Allegations
• Does Perry’s Past History with Allegations Complicate the Current Situation?
• What Evidence and Witnesses Does Ruby Rose Claim to Have in Her Case?
  • Sources

Katy Perry has issued a strong denial after Ruby Rose accused the pop star of sexually assaulting her at an Australian nightclub nearly 20 years ago. Perry’s representative called the allegations “categorically false” and “dangerous reckless lies,” marking a significant moment in both celebrities’ histories with public controversy over the weekend of April 12-13, 2026.

Ruby Rose Makes Public Allegations After Nearly Two Decades of Silence

The “Orange is the New Black” actress made her shocking accusations in a series of Threads posts on Sunday evening, April 12. Rose claimed she was in her early 20s when the alleged assault occurred at the Spice Market nightclub in Melbourne’s downtown area.

In her detailed account, Rose wrote that Perry allegedly “bent down, pulled her underwear to the side and rubbed her disgusting” genitals on the actress’s face “until my eyes snapped open and I projectile vomitted on her.” The actress said she had kept the traumatic incident secret for years, initially framing it as a “funny little drunk story” because she didn’t know how else to handle it.

Perry Allegedly Helped Rose Secure US Visa, Creating Complex Silence

Rose revealed that after the alleged assault, Perry later agreed to help her secure her US visa, which complicated her ability to speak publicly. The 40-year-old actress said she initially shared the story with others but changed the framing to downplay the severity. “I kept it a secret” because of Perry’s assistance with immigration paperwork that enabled her career breakthrough.

Rose stated she was grateful she eventually found her voice after nearly two decades. She emphasized the psychological toll of trauma, saying “it just shows how much of an impact trauma and sexual assault takes.” The actress mentioned she has photos and witnesses to the alleged incident at the Melbourne nightclub.

Timeline of Allegations and Perry’s Response Statement

Key Detail	Information
Alleged Date	August 2010 at Spice Market nightclub, Melbourne
Rose’s Age at Incident	Early 20s (now 40 years old)
Public Accusation Date	April 12, 2026 on Threads
Perry’s Denial	April 13, 2026 statement via representative
Police Report	Rose reported the incident to Melbourne police on April 13

“The allegations being circulated on social media by Ruby Rose about Katy Perry are not only categorically false, they are dangerous reckless lies. Ms. 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.”

— Katy Perry’s Representative, April 13, 2026

Rose Files Police Report and Acknowledges History of Allegations

On April 13, 2026, Rose reported to Melbourne authorities that she had visited the police station. The actress posted that she was “very relieved” from the reporting process and said she would detail her experiences publicly. However, she did not specify whether her report involved only the Perry allegation or “other crimes that occurred” as well.

Rose indicated she has “a long list” of traumatic experiences she’s considered reporting. She acknowledged being hesitant to file reports in the past because she believed “the system seldom works” and said she had been “too wounded and afraid to take the appropriate steps.” The actress also noted that many incidents may fall outside the statute of limitations.

Does Perry’s Past History with Allegations Complicate the Current Situation?

Katy Perry has previously faced sexual misconduct allegations. In 2019, an actor from her “Teenage Dream” music video accused Perry of verbally bullying him on set and exposing his genitals without consent at a separate party. Around the same time, a Georgian TV host claimed Perry touched her inappropriately and attempted to kiss her without permission at an industry event.

Additionally, Perry made headlines in 2018 when she kissed a contestant on “American Idol” without warning during an audition. While the contestant said he didn’t consider it harassment, he did express discomfort. Perry has not directly addressed these past allegations publicly, telling The Guardian in 2020 that she didn’t want to “distract from the real movement” by responding, though she stated “I want to add to the truth.”

What Evidence and Witnesses Does Ruby Rose Claim to Have in Her Case?

Rose stated explicitly that she has photographic evidence and believes multiple people witnessed the alleged assault at Spice Market nightclub. “She won’t, because it happened, I have photos and it was literally in public and witnessed by multiple people,” Rose said, challenging Perry to take legal action if she disputes the claims.

The actress also emphasized her gratitude for supporters who believed her account. She thanked fans for “seeing” her after she finally shared the trauma publicly. Rose’s detailed recounting of the alleged incident and her claims about evidence have significantly escalated the controversy less than 48 hours after her initial accusations on Threads.

Sources

• Los Angeles Times – Comprehensive reporting of Perry’s denial statement and Rose’s detailed allegations from April 13, 2026.
• Rolling Stone – Detailed account of Rose’s claims, the Melbourne nightclub timeline from August 2010, and Perry’s representative response.
• USA Today – Coverage of both Rose’s accusations, Perry’s statement, and Rose’s report to Melbourne police authorities.