Katy Perry Denies Ruby Rose's Sexual Assault Claims as 'Dangerous, Reckless Lies'

The actress accused the singer of assaulting her at a nightclub 20 years ago, but Perry's rep calls the allegations 'categorically false'.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 7:09pm

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Katy Perry has denied claims made by actress Ruby Rose that the singer sexually assaulted her at a nightclub in Melbourne, Australia, about 20 years ago. Rose made the allegations on social media, saying Perry 'sexually assaulted' her and that the 'psychological manipulation was strong.' However, a representative for Perry called the claims 'dangerous, reckless lies' and said Rose has a 'well-documented history of making serious public allegations' that have been repeatedly denied.

Why it matters

This story highlights the ongoing challenges around public allegations of sexual misconduct, especially when they involve high-profile celebrities. It raises questions about the veracity of such claims, the potential motivations behind them, and the difficulties in substantiating incidents that allegedly occurred decades in the past.

The details

According to Rose's social media posts, the alleged incident occurred when she was in her early 20s at the Spice Market nightclub in Melbourne. Rose claimed that Perry '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.' However, Perry's representative has strongly denied the allegations, calling them 'categorically false' and 'dangerous reckless lies.' The rep also stated that 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.'

  • The alleged incident occurred about 20 years ago when Rose was in her early 20s.
  • Rose made the allegations on social media on April 13, 2026.

The players

Katy Perry

A popular American singer-songwriter known for hits like 'I Kissed a Girl.'

Ruby Rose

An Australian actress who has appeared in shows like 'Orange Is the New Black' and 'Batwoman.'

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What they’re saying

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

— Katy Perry's representative

“Katy Perry sexual assaulted me at spice market nightclub in Melbourne. I was only in my early 20s. I'm now 40. It has taken almost 2 decades to say this publicly.”

— Ruby Rose, Actress

“The psychological manipulation was strong with that one.”

— Ruby Rose, Actress

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges around public allegations of sexual misconduct, especially when they involve high-profile celebrities. It raises questions about the veracity of such claims, the potential motivations behind them, and the difficulties in substantiating incidents that allegedly occurred decades in the past.