A decade-old article written by actress Ruby Rose has resurfaced, providing new context to her recent claims that pop star Katy Perry sexually assaulted her during a night out in Melbourne, Australia, in August 2010. The essay, originally penned by Rose in 2011 and published by the Herald Sun, offers a vivid account of the evening, which included crashing a high school formal and a subsequent visit to a nightclub, but makes no mention of assault.
Rose's 2011 Account of the Night
In the essay, Rose, now 40, described herself as intoxicated after breaking a 30-day sobriety streak. She recalled thinking, "I'll have a drink tonight, I deserve one. I mean, what's the worst that could happen?" The answer, she wrote, was not stopping at one or even ten drinks, leading to her vomiting on Perry's foot at the Spice Market nightclub, located within Melbourne's Grand Hyatt hotel. Rose insisted that "nothing horrific happened" during the night and called it "one of the best decisions of my life," focusing on the humorous aspect of the vomiting incident rather than any alleged misconduct.
Recent Allegations and Police Investigation
Over the weekend, Rose publicly alleged for the first time that Perry, 41, sexually assaulted her that same night while she was "resting" on a friend's lap. She claimed she then "projectile vomited" on the "Firework" singer. Rose stated it had taken her "almost two decades" to speak out, citing the impact of trauma. In response, Victoria Police have launched an investigation into the historical sexual assault claims. A spokesperson confirmed that detectives from the Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team are looking into an incident reported to have occurred at a licensed premises in Melbourne's CBD in 2010.
Perry's Denial and Social Media Backlash
A representative for Katy Perry issued a strong denial, calling Rose's allegations "categorically false" and "dangerous, reckless lies." The statement highlighted Rose's history of making serious public claims on social media that have been denied by those named. Meanwhile, footage from the evening has resurfaced online, showing Perry surprising fans at the high school formal by singing songs like Beyoncé's "Single Ladies." Although Rose does not appear in the video, Perry later shared an image of them together from that night with the caption, "I crashed a PROM and I liked it."
Eyewitness Accounts and Club Manager's Testimony
A former manager of the Spice Market nightclub confirmed that both Rose and Perry attended the venue together that night. The ex-staffer alleged the stars had "too much to drink" and were sneaked out the back door when they left. This aligns with Rose's description of a wild night that began with crashing the formal at the Grant Hyatt before moving to the nightclub.
Rose's Silence Amid Ongoing Investigation
Following the police investigation, Rose posted on Threads that she can no longer discuss the incident publicly. She wrote, "As of this afternoon, I have finalized all of my reports. This means I am no longer able to comment, repost, or talk publicly about any of those cases, or the individuals involved." She described this as a standard request from police and a relief, allowing her to start the healing process. The case has drawn significant attention, with Rose's past as a Hollywood figure adding to the media scrutiny.
