An article written by Ruby Rose more than a decade ago has shed new light on the actress’s claims Katy Perry sexually assaulted her at a nightclub in 2010.
The essay, published by the Herald Sun in 2011, describes how an intoxicated Rose, 40, ‘threw up’ on Perry, 41, during a wild night out at Melbourne’s Grand Hyatt.
The pair began their night by crashing a high school formal at the hotel, before heading to Spice Market, a nightclub also located within the complex.
‘I spectacularly lost dignity (and keys) one night not too long ago. Remember when Katy Perry and I crashed the year 12 formal? I don’t. I had been off the grog for 30 days – my first attempt at sobriety – and I was out partying with Katy,’ Rose wrote.
‘What I do remember thinking was: “I’ll have a drink tonight, I deserve one. I mean, what’s the worst that could happen?” Well, not stopping at one drink, or ten, and then vomiting on Katy’s foot was the answer.’
Rose went on to insist that ‘nothing horrific happened’ during the night, and described it as ‘one of the best decisions of my life’.
An article penned by Ruby Rose, 40, (left) more than decade ago has shed new light on the actress’ claims Katy Perry, 41, sexually assaulted her at a nightclub in Melbourne, Australia, on August 15, 2010
Over the weekend, Rose alleged Perry sexually assaulted her that same night while she was ‘resting’ on a friend’s lap.
Rose claimed she then ‘projectile vomited’ on the singer.
She added that it had taken her ‘almost two decades’ to speak about it.
‘I’m now 40. It has taken almost two decades to say this publicly,’ she said.
‘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.’
However, a representative for Perry hit back at Ruby’s comments in a statement to the Daily Mail, saying: ‘The allegations being circulated on social media by Ruby Rose about Katy Perry are not only categorically false, they are dangerous, reckless lies.
‘Ms 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.’
Earlier this week, footage of the same evening resurfaced online, showing Perry attending a high school formal to surprise fans.
‘What I do remember thinking was: ‘I’ll have a drink tonight, I deserve one. I mean, what’s the worst that could happen?’ Well, not stopping at one drink, or ten, and then vomiting on Katy’s foot was the answer,’ Rose recalled
Perry entertained her fans by singing a few songs for the crowd, including Single Ladies by Beyoncé.
While there was no sign of Rose in the footage, Perry later shared an image of them together that night with the caption: ‘I crashed a PROM and I liked it.’
A former manager of the nightclub confirmed Rose and Perry had attended the venue together that night, on August 15, 2010.
The ex-staffer alleged the stars had ‘too much to drink’ and were later ushered out of the back door of the club when they left.
Meanwhile, Victoria Police are now investigating the sexual assault allegations Rose has made against Perry.
‘Melbourne Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) detectives are investigating a historical sexual assault that occurred in Melbourne in 2010,’ a spokesman for the force told Daily Mail on Wednesday.
‘Police have been told the incident occurred at a licensed premises in Melbourne’s CBD.’
‘As the investigation remains ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage,’ they added.
Earlier this week, footage of the same evening resurfaced online, showing Perry attending a high school formal to surprise fans
Perry and Rose are together at the formal with Perry’s assistant Tamra Natisin
A former manager for Spice Market, which is also located in the Grand Hyatt, confirmed Rose and Perry had attended the venue together that night in 2010
Rose has since made a post on Threads saying she can no longer talk about the incident while the police investigate her claims.
‘Last update on this: As of this afternoon, I have finalized all of my reports,’ the Australian star wrote on Tuesday.
‘This means I am no longer able to comment, repost, or talk publicly about any of those cases, or the individuals involved.
‘It’s going to look like I am ignoring everything from supportive messages, to other people’s experiences, but I’m not.
‘This is a standard request from the police and in many ways, quite the relief. I can start the healing process now. And temporary [sic] move forward. I love you all so much.’
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