Katy Perry Denies Ruby Rose’s Sexual Assault Claims as ‘Reckless Lies’

Actress Ruby Rose has accused pop star Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her almost twenty years ago. Rose, 40, made the claim in a series of Threads posts on Sunday. She said the incident took place at the Spice Market nightclub in Melbourne when she was in her 20s.

Allegation details

Rose described avoiding Perry by resting on a friend’s lap. She said Perry bent down, pulled aside her underwear and rubbed her genitals on Rose’s face. Rose added she vomited during the incident. She also said she later softened the story publicly, calling it a drunken anecdote.

Official response

Katy Perry, 41, has denied the allegation through a representative. In a statement to Filmogaz.com, Katy Perry Denies Ruby Rose’s Sexual Assault Claims as ‘Reckless Lies’. The rep called the accusations categorically false and dangerous.

The statement also referenced Rose’s past public allegations against others. It said those claims have been repeatedly denied by the named parties.

Aftermath and next steps

Rose said it took her almost two decades to speak out. She wrote about the long-term impact of trauma and thanked followers for their support. She also said she planned to visit a police station to see if any experiences could be investigated.

Rose acknowledged the possibility of statutes of limitations. Hours later, she posted that she had gone to the police. Representatives for Rose did not respond to Filmogaz.com’s request for comment about Perry’s denial.

Context

The Threads posts came after Rose replied to a Complex Music item about Perry’s reaction to Justin Bieber’s Coachella 2026 performance. Fans and followers responded with messages of belief and support for Rose.

If you or someone you know is affected by issues raised in this story, call the Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-330-0226.