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Ruby Rose announces split from Veronicas singer Jess Origliasso
the couple started dating on the set of the ‘On Your Side’ music video
Ruby Rose and Jess Origliasso in The Veronicas’ music video ‘On Your Side’ (Photo courtesy of Instagram)
Ruby Rose announced that she and longtime girlfriend Jess Origliasso, one half of the duo The Veronicas, have parted ways in an emotional social media post on Sunday.
“Break ups are always incredibly hard on the people involved,” Rose writes. “But I can only be grateful for the experiences we shared. It’s with a heavy heart to share that Jess and I parted ways a few months ago.”
— Ruby Rose (@RubyRose) April 1, 2018
Rose posted the news on April Fools Day which caused some fans to think the breakup announcement was a prank. The “Orange is the New Black” actress immediately made it clear the split was serious.
“I understand it’s ‘April 1st’ but I would never use something so personal as an April fools joke,” Rose tweeted.
I understand it’s “April 1st” but I would never use something so personal as an April fools joke.
— Ruby Rose (@RubyRose) April 1, 2018
Rose, 32, and Origliasso, 33, were friends for years but began dating after starring together in The Veronicas’ music video “On Your Side” in 2016.
Fans began to speculate that the couple had split months ago after Origliasso unfollowed Rose on social media in December. In November, Rose had accussed Jess’ twin sister and The Vernonicas bandmate, Lisa, of making insentitive remarks regarding Australia’s same-sex marriage vote.
“So glad to see Lisa Origliasso screaming in excitement about the yes vote after telling us she thinks we should feel ‘lucky’ we don’t get stoned to death like they do in other countries and to get over it a few months ago. Really warms my heart,” Rose wrote in the since-deleted tweet.
Lisa denied she made “intolerant statements” and pledged her support to the LGBT community.
“I did not make those statements and I do not hold those views. Sexuality has never played a factor in my acceptance of people or their relationships,” Lisa wrote in a statement.“I have and always will continue to show my unwavering support for the LGBTI community with pride and continue to celebrate love, acceptance and tolerance within our country and community.”
— Lisa Veronica (@Lisa_Veronica) November 17, 2017
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