Katy Perry Issues Strong Denial After Ruby Rose's Sexual Assault Allegations
Pop superstar Katy Perry has forcefully responded to sexual assault allegations made by actress Ruby Rose, labeling the claims as "dangerous reckless lies" in an official statement. The controversy erupted over the weekend while Perry attended Coachella festival in California with her boyfriend, Justin Trudeau, when Rose made explosive allegations about an incident she says occurred in a Melbourne nightclub when she was in her twenties.
Police Report Filed After Two Decades
The 40-year-old Orange Is the New Black star filed a police report on April 13, 2026, after what she describes as two decades of silence. Rose alleges that Perry assaulted her by "rubbing her vagina on [Rose's] face" during an encounter at Spice Market nightclub in Melbourne. Perry's representative told Metro: "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 continued: "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." Sources close to Perry indicate the singer was "taken aback" by the allegations, noting the celebrities have "a complicated backstory" and have "never really been friends."
Social Media Sparks Controversy
The allegations first surfaced when Rose responded to Perry's comment about Justin Bieber's Coachella performance on Instagram. Perry had joked about Bieber's use of YouTube Premium during his set, to which Rose replied: "Katy Perry assaulted me at spice market nightclub in Melbourne. Who gives a s**t what she thinks."
Rose later expanded on her claims via Threads, revealing she had kept silent because Perry helped her obtain a US visa in the 2010s by "writing and signing letters of recommendation" for her application. "After it I threw up on her," Rose wrote. "I told the story publicly but changed it to be a 'funny little drunk story' because I didn't know how else to handle it."
Detailed Allegations and Historical Context
In response to a fan's comment referencing Perry's "I Kissed a Girl" lyrics, Rose provided graphic details: "She didn't kiss me. She 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."
The actress also referenced the long-standing feud between Perry and Taylor Swift, noting her appearance in Swift's "Bad Blood" music video and suggesting Perry's 2017 song "Swish Swish" was retaliatory. Rose described the track as "purposeful poop" and accused Perry of "psychological manipulation."
Legal Implications and Public Response
Rose has challenged Perry to sue her, stating: "She is more than welcome to sue me (she won't, because it happened, I have photos and it was literally in public and witnessed by multiple people)." The actress wrote on social media that she had "just left the police station" after officially reporting the matter.
Despite her strong allegations, Rose later expressed some regret about her approach, tweeting: "Being mean doesn't suit me and leaves me feeling dirty." She added: "I have always believed strongly that Karma exists and the truth always surfaces however I'm not god and I can't decide when or how that is."
The entertainment industry now watches closely as this high-profile allegation unfolds, with both parties presenting conflicting narratives about events that allegedly occurred nearly two decades ago. Perry's camp maintains the accusations are entirely fabricated, while Rose insists she has evidence and witnesses to support her claims.
