> At a Glance
> – A GoFundMe launched Jan. 4 to stop Mickey Rourke‘s eviction has already topped $70,000.
> – The actor, 73, was told Dec. 18 to pay $59,100 in back rent or vacate within three days.
> – Organizer Liya-Joelle Jones set a $100,000 goal to keep Rourke in his L.A. home.
> – Why it matters: The rapid support highlights fans’ desire to give the star “stability” during a housing crisis.
A crowdfunding effort to keep Mickey Rourke from losing his Los Angeles rental has surged past $70,000 in less than 48 hours, offering the Oscar-nominated actor a potential lifeline against an eviction threat.
The Eviction Notice
Court papers filed Dec. 29 show landlord Eric Goldie demanded $59,100 in unpaid rent plus legal fees and lease forfeiture after claiming Rourke missed payments on the 1,600-sq-ft, three-bedroom house. Rourke had signed the lease in March 2025 at $5,200 a month, with rent later rising to $7,000.
Crowdfunding Response
- Fundraiser went live Sunday, Jan. 4 with a $100,000 target.
- Raised only $1,500 in the first six hours.
- Total donations crossed $70,000 by Monday night.
Liya-Joelle Jones, a friend and member of Rourke’s management, said the campaign was created “with Mickey’s full permission to help cover immediate housing-related expenses and prevent this from happening.”
> “Mickey is going through a very difficult time right now, and it’s been incredibly touching to see how many people care about him and want to help,” Jones told The Hollywood Reporter.
Legal & Career Backdrop
The eviction filing landed shortly after Rourke began pursuing legal action against Celebrity Big Brother UK over an alleged pay dispute stemming from his controversial exit in April 2025. His manager, Kimberly Hines, claimed the show “publicly embarrassed him” while withholding promised fees.
| Key Dates | Events |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | Lease signed at $5,200/mo |
| April 2025 | Exits CBB UK, threatens lawsuit |
| Dec. 18, 2025 | Eviction notice served |
| Jan. 4, 2026 | GoFundMe launches |
| Jan. 5, 2026 | Total hits $70k |
Key Takeaways
- $70,000 raised in under two days, approaching the $100k goal.
- Back-rent demand totals $59,100, leaving surplus for legal costs if goal met.
- Support underscores fan loyalty even as Rourke battles multiple legal fronts.
If donations continue at the current pace, the fundraiser should hit its target within days, potentially allowing Rourke to remain in the home while he fights both the eviction and the Big Brother pay claim.
