Christina Ricci sharply criticized Katy Perry on social media following the pop star’s controversial Met Gala appearance on May 4, as serious assault allegations against Perry continue to unfold.
At the prestigious annual fundraiser held at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, Perry stunned the crowd wearing a white Stella McCartney gown paired with a futuristic face mask that completely obscured her face. The outfit, part of the event’s “Costume Art” theme, sparked buzz online as Perry posed with actor Connor Storrie, who playfully covered his face to mirror her look.
However, in the comments section of Variety’s photo carousel documenting the moment, Ricci, 46, expressed her disdain bluntly with a single scathing reply: “Yikes.” Both Ricci and Perry’s representatives declined to comment further when contacted by Us Weekly.
The timing of Ricci’s stark response is notable amid new developments involving Ruby Rose, the 40-year-old actress who publicly accused Perry of sexual assault nearly two decades ago. Rose shared detailed allegations on May 12 through her Threads posts, claiming the assault occurred at Melbourne’s Spice Market nightclub.
“Katy Perry sexual assaulted me at spice market nightclub in Melbourne. Who gives a s*** what she thinks,” Rose wrote in her initial post. “She saw me ‘resting’ on my best friend’s lap to avoid her and bent down, pulled her underwear to the side and rubbed her disgusting vagina on my face until my eyes snapped open and I projectile vomitted on her.”
Rose revealed she did not speak out earlier because Perry had allegedly agreed to aid her with obtaining a U.S. visa. “So I kept it a secret,” she wrote, adding, “But I DID tell yall she wasn’t a good person. Instead I got attacked by … Everyone.”
The shocking allegations prompted an investigation by Victoria Police in Australia, who confirmed a report was filed and the claims are under active review. Perry’s team has categorically denied all accusations, labeling the claims as “categorically false” and warning 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,” Perry’s representative told Us Weekly last month.
This controversy continues to overshadow Perry’s public appearances, including her highly scrutinized Met Gala outfit and interactions. Ricci’s public “Yikes” comment adds a fresh wave of criticism that fuels the ongoing conversation about Perry’s alleged past conduct.
The Met Gala attendance marked Perry’s first major public event since the allegations surfaced, and the star’s choice of a mask to conceal her face has been widely interpreted as symbolic in light of the accusations.
As Victoria Police continue their investigation, no charges have been filed against Perry to date. The developments carry national interest across the U.S., highlighting ongoing issues around celebrity accountability and public discourse on assault.
Kentucky readers and nationwide audiences are watching closely as this story unfolds, reflecting broader cultural debates around power, fame, and the urgent need for transparency in allegations of abuse.
