Anna Kendrick's 2014 Interview Recirculates Following Ruby Rose's Katy Perry Accusations
A decade-old interview featuring actress Anna Kendrick has resurfaced in the wake of serious sexual assault allegations made by Ruby Rose against pop superstar Katy Perry. The 2014 conversation with Conan O'Brien, where Kendrick described Perry as "aggressive," has gained renewed attention as authorities in Australia confirm an ongoing investigation into Rose's claims.
Kendrick's Graphic Grammy Night Account
During her appearance on Conan in 2014, Kendrick recounted what she called a "crazy night" at the Grammy Awards. The Pitch Perfect star described an incident where Perry "finger-banged my cleavage," adding that "it was a weird night." When O'Brien pressed for details about whether this was typical behavior from Perry, Kendrick responded that the singer "just does that" and described her as "aggressive."
"I have met her before," Kendrick told the host. "And yeah, she's like... she's aggressive. I like it." The actress even joked about her revealing dress at the event, stating "I was kind of asking for it" and that she "would have been a little bit upset" if no one had made such advances.
Ruby Rose's Explosive Social Media Allegations
The Kendrick interview gained viral traction after Australian actress and model Ruby Rose made shocking allegations against Perry on social media. In a series of Threads posts responding to coverage of Perry enjoying Justin Bieber's Coachella performance, Rose wrote: "Katy Perry sexual assaulted me at Spice Market nightclub in Melbourne. Who gives a s*** what she thinks."
Rose, known for roles in Orange Is the New Black and John Wick: Chapter 2, provided graphic details of the alleged 2010 incident. She claimed Perry "bent down, pulled her underwear to the side and rubbed her disgusting vagina on my face until my eyes snapped open and I projectile vomited on her."
Perry's Forceful Denial and Police Investigation
Perry's representatives immediately issued a strong denial to multiple media outlets, calling Rose's claims "categorically false" and "dangerous reckless lies." The statement noted Rose's "well-documented history of making serious public allegations on social media against various individuals."
Despite the denial, Victoria Police in Australia confirmed they have launched an investigation. "Melbourne sexual offenses and child abuse investigation team detectives are investigating an alleged historical sexual assault that occurred in Melbourne in 2010," police stated, adding that the incident reportedly took place at a licensed premises in Melbourne's central business district.
Contradictory Evidence and Mental Health Context
Complicating the situation, footage has emerged showing Rose praising Perry at the 2012 premiere of Katy Perry: Part of Me 3D. In the clip, a smiling Rose says: "I'm so excited, I love Katy to bits. I was just with her at the hotel and she's getting dressed up... It's like, I get to see the real Katy."
Rose has previously discussed her mental health struggles publicly. In a 2019 Instagram post that has since been deleted, she revealed diagnoses of depression at 13, major depressive disorder at 16, and dissociative amnesia at 18, along with multiple hospitalizations. She acknowledged keeping the alleged assault secret for nearly two decades, stating it has "taken almost 2 decades to say this publicly."
Ongoing Fallout and Celebrity Reactions
The allegations have created significant controversy in entertainment circles, with Perry responding indirectly through her Instagram Story by sharing her 2013 song By the Grace of God with the caption "I love you." The song includes lyrics about truth setting one free.
Rose has challenged Perry to take legal action, writing: "She is more than welcome to sue me (she won't, because it happened, I have photos and it was literally in public and witnessed by multiple people)." She also referenced "psychological manipulation" in her relationship with the singer.
The situation continues to develop as police investigate the historical allegations while both celebrities maintain their conflicting accounts of events that allegedly occurred over a decade ago.
