Ruby Rose has made serious allegations against Katy Perry, claiming that the pop star sexually assaulted her when she was in her early 20s while they were at a Melbourne nightclub. Now, an essay that the Australian actress wrote after the alleged incident has resurfaced, adding more details about what happened on the night in question.
Ruby Rose Talked About Her Sobriety
In 2011, Ruby Rose wrote an essay for the Australian outlet news.com.au, where she talked about sobriety. At one point, she detailed the night she partied with Katy Perry in 2010, revealing that she was 30 days sober at the time.
“I had been off the grog for 30 days — my first attempt at sobriety — and I was out partying with Katy. What I do remember thinking was: ‘I’ll have a drink tonight, I deserve one. I mean, what’s the worst that could happen?’” Rose wrote.
However, she didn’t stop at one drink and ended up “vomiting on Katy’s foot,” adding that she lost her keys and dignity that night. “I don’t normally spew (I don’t know why, I just don’t), so clearly the universe wanted to punish me,” she wrote.
The Actress Said Nothing ‘Horrific’ Occurred
Rose wrote that the night she partied with Perry was one of the reasons why she decided to be sober again, revealing that she hadn’t had alcohol in almost 90 days at the time the essay was written. “Before you jump to conclusions, nothing horrific happened, nor have I been hit with a DUI – but I just had enough, and it has been one of the best decisions of my life,” Rose continued.
The “Orange is the New Black” actress has been open about her sobriety, revealing that alcoholism runs in her family. In 2013, she told The Sydney Morning Herald, “I was getting sick because I have depression, so it wasn’t doing me favours in that department. As soon as I quit I felt happier.”
In 2016, Rose was removed from a restaurant after “having a tantrum,” but she defended herself, saying that she threw fries at a server after he made “repeated and derogatory jokes” about her sobriety. She regretted her actions but said, “Maybe next time I won’t throw fries, then again, maybe next time that bartender won’t tell someone who is sober to ‘go call your f-cking sponsor.’”
Ruby Rose’s Allegation Against Katy Perry
In April, Rose commented on Threads, alleging that Perry sexually assaulted her at a nightclub in Melbourne, as reported by The Blast. When users prompted her to share what happened, Rose wrote that she threw up on the singer and had previously talked about the story in public but made it out to be a “funny little drunk story.”
One user referenced Perry’s song, asking Rose, “She kissed a girl and you didn’t like it?” She responded by claiming that while she was resting on her friend’s lap, Perry allegedly rubbed her private part on her face until she “projectile vomited.” The actress claims that there were witnesses to the incident who could corroborate her story, adding that she has photos to back her story.
Katy Perry Is Under Investigation
Following Rose’s claims, she filed a formal complaint, saying, “I imagine they are past their statute of limitations, but all the more reason to try.” She then posted an update on Threads to tell her followers that she has finalized the report and will no longer be able to publicly talk about the issue due to the ongoing investigation. “I can start the healing process now. And temporary [sic] move forward. I love you all so much,” Rose wrote.
On April 15, detectives from the Melbourne Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation department confirmed that they are investigating Rose’s claim, but said that no further details will be released while they are looking into the situation.
Katy Perry’s Response To Ruby Rose’s Claim
A representative for Perry has addressed Rose’s sexual assault claim, denying that it happened. “The allegations being circulated on social media by Ruby Rose about Katy Perry are not only categorically false, they are dangerous, reckless lies,” said the rep, adding that the Australian actress has a history of making allegations on social media.
According to Rose, she didn’t come forward sooner because she was “too wounded and afraid.” She also admitted that Perry helped her obtain her U.S. visa, prompting her to keep the alleged incident a secret, until now.
