> At a Glance
> – A GoFundMe meant to keep Mickey Rourke in his L.A. home has been paused after raising $96,789 in four days
> – The 73-year-old actor says he never authorized the page and called it “all fake bull—-“
> – His manager’s assistant created the campaign following a $59,100 eviction notice for back rent
> – Why it matters: The clash highlights how quickly celebrity-driven crowdfunding can spiral when the star disavows the effort
A crowdfunding page that promised to save Mickey Rourke from eviction has been frozen after the actor publicly rejected it, leaving nearly $97,000 in limbo.
The Campaign
Organizer Liya-Joelle Jones, assistant to Rourke’s manager Kimberly Hines, launched the appeal on January 4, claiming she had the star’s blessing.
The page stated its goal was to “help cover immediate housing-related expenses” and prevent him from losing his Los Angeles home.
- Target: $100,000
- Collected before pause: $96,789
- Reason for campaign: a three-day eviction notice demanding $59,100 in unpaid rent
Rourke’s Rebuke
On January 5, Rourke posted a video insisting he knew nothing about the fundraiser and would never seek charity.
Rourke told followers:
> “Someone set up some kind of foundation or fund for me to donate money, like charity. And that’s not me, okay? If I needed money, I wouldn’t ask for no f—– charity.”
He added:
> “Don’t give any money its all fake bull—-. Mickey🔥”
Manager’s Response
Despite Rourke’s denial, Hines told Deadline her team acted out of desperation after the eviction notice landed.
Hines explained:
> “My assistant started it to help Mickey as a nice gesture because he was being forced out of his home. It was not done with mal intent. The money has not gone anywhere. If Mickey decides he does not want it, the money will be returned to his fans.”
She noted that a generous producer and management are now covering Rourke’s hotel stay.
Key Takeaways
- The GoFundMe is labeled a “$96,000 misunderstanding” on Instagram
- All donations remain unspent while the platform reviews the situation
- The landlord is also seeking legal fees and termination of Rourke’s lease, which began in March 2025 at $5,200 a month before rising to $7,000
The incident underscores how unauthorized crowdfunding can explode online-even when the supposed beneficiary wants nothing to do with it.
