Mickey Rourke Demands Money Returns
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
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.