Katy Perry Hits Back at Ruby Rose’s ‘Dangerous and Reckless’ Lies After Sexual Assault Allegations

Katy Perry labels Ruby Rose’s claims of a nightclub assault "dangerous and reckless lies" after the Orange Is the New Black star filed a police report in Australia.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 14, 2026, 7:05 AM EDT

Source: Metro UK

Allegations Emerge During Coachella Weekend

The controversy erupted over the weekend while Katy Perry was attending the Coachella festival in California. Ruby Rose, 40, took to social media to allege that Perry assaulted her at the Spice Market nightclub in Melbourne when Rose was in her early twenties. The Orange Is the New Black star provided graphic details of the alleged encounter on Threads, claiming that Perry’s behavior caused her to physically vomit at the scene. Rose stated that she remained silent for nearly 20 years because Perry later assisted her with a U.S. visa application by providing letters of recommendation.

Perry’s Camp Issues Categorical Denial

A representative for Katy Perry, 41, responded quickly to the escalating claims, describing them as a fabrication. The statement issued to the press characterized Rose’s accusations as "dangerous reckless lies" and pointed toward a "well-documented history" of the actress making public allegations against various individuals that were subsequently denied. Sources close to Perry added that the singer was "taken aback" and "shocked" by the development, noting that while the two have a "complicated backstory," they have never been close friends.

The Intersection of Trauma and Celebrity Feuds

This development marks a stark escalation in what has historically been viewed as a standard Hollywood rivalry. Rose was a prominent member of Taylor Swift's social circle during the height of the Swift-Perry feud in 2017, even criticizing Perry’s track "Swish Swish" at the time. However, Rose’s decision to file a formal police report on April 13, 2026, shifts the narrative from social media bickering to a legal matter. Her public comments regarding the impact of trauma explaining that it took two decades to "find her voice" reflect the ongoing influence of the #MeToo movement on how historical allegations are processed in the public eye.