Born in Australia · Nationality Australian — Film / television

Ruby Rose

Also known as: Ruby Rose Langenheim

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Australian actor and model born in 1986, known for Orange Is the New Black and Batwoman.

Ruby Rose is an Australian actor and model. Their casting in and exit from Batwoman prompted criticism and a public dispute with Warner Bros. In 2026, Rose alleged that Katy Perry had sexually assaulted them; Perry denied the claim, and police announced an investigation, with no court outcome identified.

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Profile No. 6075 · Updated on 8 November 2026

3Documented controversies

6Sources

0Formal charge · all time

0Conviction

§ Legal statuses reflect the documented sources as of the date shown; they replace neither court decisions nor the presumption of innocence. Counts are not a rating. Methodology

I. Documented controversies

April–October 2026

2026: investigation follows Rose’s allegations against Katy Perry

Investigation — against Katy Perry

Protagonist is the victim — these proceedings are not counted in their formal charges or convictions.

Ruby Rose publicly alleged that Katy Perry had sexually assaulted them in Melbourne in 2010. On 15 April 2026, Victoria Police confirmed it was investigating a reported historic incident. Perry categorically denied the allegation; no conclusion or charging decision was found as of 8 November 2026.

State of the evidence: Police inquiry publicly confirmed and reported by AAP; disputed allegations with no judgment.
Legal status — source text: Police investigation confirmed in April 2026; no public charge or outcome identified by 8 November 2026.
Attribution: No allegation against Rose: Rose reported the alleged incident as the purported victim.
Person targeted by the proceedings: Katy Perry
Role of the person profiled: Protagonist is the victim

Sources · 3

[1]
Australian Associated PressKaty Perry investigated over Ruby Rose sex abuse claims15 April 2026News agencyHigh reliability
[2]
ABC News AustraliaVictoria Police investigating claim Katy Perry sexually assaulted Ruby Rose15 April 2026MediaHigh reliability
[3]
TV InsiderWhat Happened Between Ruby Rose & Katy Perry? The Allegations, Explained1 October 2026MediaMedium reliability

Last verified: 8 November 2026

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Case · 2 documented stages

2021: Rose alleges unsafe conditions on the Batwoman set

Protagonist is the victim

October 2021

2021: Rose alleges unsafe conditions on the Batwoman set

Protagonist is the victim

Protagonist is the victim — these proceedings are not counted in their formal charges or convictions.

Following their 2020 departure from Batwoman, Ruby Rose alleged on Instagram that the set had suffered serious accidents, that they were pressured to return soon after surgery and that workplace conditions were unsafe. Warner Bros. Television disputed Rose’s account. These were public allegations, not court findings.

State of the evidence: Opposing accounts by Rose and the studio reported by the press.
Legal status — source text: No judicial proceedings identified in relation to this incident.
Attribution: Rose accused the production of unsafe working conditions; the allegations remain disputed.
Person targeted by the proceedings: Warner Bros. Television et responsables de la production
Role of the person profiled: Protagonist is the victim

Sources · 2

[1]
Los Angeles TimesWarner Bros. TV dismisses Ruby Rose’s ‘Batwoman’ allegations as ‘revisionist history’20 October 2021MediaHigh reliability
[2]
Vanity FairRuby Rose Alleges Misconduct, Unsafe Conditions Led to ‘Batwoman’ Exit20 October 2021MediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 8 November 2026

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October 2021

2021: Warner Bros. cites workplace complaints about Rose

Allegations

Responding to Rose, Warner Bros. Television stated it had declined to exercise its second-season option because of multiple complaints about their workplace conduct, which it said had been reviewed internally. The individual complaints were not publicly released and no court ruling was identified.

State of the evidence: Studio statement reported by several outlets; internal records were not disclosed.
Legal status — source text: No judicial proceedings identified in relation to this incident.
Attribution: Warner Bros. accused Rose of workplace conduct issues; these were not judicially established.

Sources · 2

[1]
TheWrapWarner Bros Says Ruby Rose Was Fired From ‘Batwoman’ After ‘Multiple Complaints’ About Her Behavior20 October 2021MediaHigh reliability
[2]
Los Angeles TimesWarner Bros. TV dismisses Ruby Rose’s ‘Batwoman’ allegations as ‘revisionist history’20 October 2021MediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 8 November 2026

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List of documented links (1)

Katy Perry2 documented references
- Sexual assault allegation by Ruby Rose: Victoria Police investigation and categorical denial Source ↗
- 2026: investigation follows Rose’s allegations against Katy Perry Source ↗

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