Ruby Rose ‘vomiting on Katy Perry’ essay resurfaces during ongoing investigation

Police confirm a historical case is under review while both sides stand firm, fuelling debate across social media

A resurfaced essay by Ruby Rose has added a new layer of complexity to her recent allegation against Katy Perry, as public attention shifts towards how past accounts intersect with present claims.

The essay, originally written in 2011 for an Australian publication, detailed a night out in which Rose described losing control after breaking a period of sobriety. In the piece, she recalled consuming alcohol after weeks of abstinence and ultimately vomiting on Perry during the evening. At the time, Rose framed the incident as a turning point that encouraged her to reassess her relationship with alcohol, emphasising that nothing serious had occurred beyond the embarrassment of the moment.

Fifteen years later, that account has resurfaced following Rose’s recent allegation that Perry sexually assaulted her at a Melbourne nightclub in 2010. In a series of social media posts, Rose described an encounter that she claims took place while she was attempting to rest during a night out. She stated that it had taken years to speak publicly about the alleged incident, citing the long lasting impact of trauma.

The resurfaced essay has become a focal point of discussion, not because it directly confirms or disproves the allegation, but because it offers a contemporaneous glimpse into how Rose previously characterised the same period of her life. In the essay, she explicitly noted that nothing horrific had happened that night, a statement now being closely examined alongside her more recent claims.

Representatives for Perry have firmly denied the allegation, calling it categorically false and describing it as both reckless and dangerous. The singer’s team has not addressed the essay directly but has maintained a consistent position rejecting the claims in full.

Authorities in Victoria have confirmed that a historical sexual assault report relating to an incident in 2010 is under investigation. Police have not publicly identified individuals involved, but the confirmation followed Rose’s statement that she had formally submitted her report. She has since said she will no longer comment publicly while the process is ongoing, describing the pause as part of moving forward.

The situation has triggered significant online reaction, with some focusing on the differences between Rose’s earlier written account and her current allegations, while others have stressed that evolving perspectives on past experiences can occur over time. The resurfaced essay, once a personal reflection on sobriety, now sits at the centre of a wider and more serious conversation.