Mickey Rourke Demands Money Returns

Mickey ⁣Rourke Denounces Fundraiser as a “Scam”

Mickey⁤ Rourke publicly ‍condemned a GoFundMe campaign created in his name as a fraudulent “scam” and ‌a “vicious cruel lie,” vowing repercussions for the person responsible.The fundraiser, intended⁢ to help Rourke ​avoid ⁤eviction, raised over $100,000 before being taken down.

Details of the Fundraiser and ⁢Rourke’s Financial ‍Situation

The GoFundMe campaign emerged after reports⁤ surfaced in December 2025 that Rourke was​ facing eviction from his Los Angeles​ home due to ⁣$60,000 in unpaid rent.⁤ The Los Angeles Times initially reported on Rourke’s eviction notice on December 30, 2025. The fundraiser⁣ quickly gained traction, exceeding its ​initial goal, ‍but Rourke ⁣claims he did not authorize it ‌and ​views it as exploitative. Following its removal,⁣ numerous other ‌GoFundMe campaigns using Rourke’s name appeared, capitalizing ‌on the publicity surrounding ​his financial difficulties.

Current Status and Rourke’s Response

As of January 17, 2026, a search for “Mickey Rourke” on⁣ GoFundMe returned over ⁣a dozen unrelated campaigns,⁣ but the original fundraiser‍ established for the actor was no ⁣longer available.Rourke stated he intends to pursue “severe repercussions” against the individual who initiated the unauthorized campaign, according ⁤to a report⁢ by the Los Angeles Times on January 8,​ 2026. He ⁤has not publicly identified the individual.