A resurfaced column written by Ruby Rose in 2011 has added new context to her recent allegation that Katy Perry sexually assaulted her during a night out in Melbourne more than 15 years ago.
In the article, originally published by news.com.au, Rose recounted a chaotic evening spent partying with Perry around 2010, describing heavy drinking that culminated in her vomiting on the pop star.
Notably, she wrote at the time that “nothing horrific happened” beyond that incident, which she framed as a turning point that led her to quit alcohol altogether.
“I spectacularly lost dignity (and keys) one night not too long ago,” Rose wrote. “Remember when Katy and I crashed the Year 12 formal? I don’t. I had been off grog for 30 days — my first attempt at sobriety — and I was out partying with Katy.”
Recalling that she had decided to have “one drink”, because “what’s the worst that could happen?” Rose continued.
“Well, not stopping at one drink, or ten, and then vomiting on Katy’s foot was the answer.”
Rose asserted that nothing bad had happened beyond that, however.
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“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,” she wrote.
The column has resurfaced days after Rose, now 40, publicly alleged that Perry assaulted her at Melbourne nightclub Spice Market. The claim was made in a post responding to commentary about Justin Bieber, where Rose wrote, “Katy Perry sexually assaulted me… Who gives a sh*t what she thinks.”
Rose later expanded on the allegation in a detailed social media post, claiming the incident occurred while she was attempting to avoid Perry inside Melbourne’s Spice Market. She also said she has witnesses and photographic evidence from the night.
Explaining the discrepancy between her earlier account and current claims, Rose said she initially downplayed the incident because she “didn’t know how else to handle it,” and was concerned about jeopardising a US visa Perry was assisting her with at the time.
“I’m now 40. It has taken almost 2 decades to say this publicly,” she shared to social media. “Though I am so grateful to have made it long enough to find my voice, it just shows how much of an impact trauma and sexual assault takes. Thank you for seeing me.”
Victoria Police have since confirmed they are investigating a historical allegation linked to the claims. No charges have been laid.
A representative for Perry has denied the claims, calling them “categorically false,” and “dangerous, reckless lies.”
Additional accounts from the night remain limited. A former manager of Spice Market described the evening as a “security nightmare” due to the attention surrounding the pair, telling the Herald Sun that both were drinking but “not paralytic,” and had arrived together with a small group that included Perry’s hair and makeup artist.
