Actor and model Ruby Rose has publicly stated that Katy Perry sexually assaulted her during an encounter at a Melbourne nightclub nearly twenty years ago.
Rose explained that she stayed silent for so long because she didn’t feel ready to speak about it in a serious way. For years, she retold the incident as what she called a “funny little drunk story,” but she now recognizes it as an experience of assault and feels empowered to describe it honestly.
After sharing the allegation on social media, Rose said she felt a mix of vulnerability and relief, and she expressed gratitude for the support she received from people who reached out to her.
The accusation has resurfaced old tensions between Rose and Perry. As of the time the article was published, Katy Perry had not responded to the claim.