> At a Glance
> – Mickey Rourke, 73, launched a GoFundMe to cover $59,100 in back rent and avoid eviction
> – Friend Liya-Joelle Jones created the page on Jan. 4; it hit $1,500 in six hours
> – Why it matters: The Oscar-nominated actor’s housing crisis shows how quickly Hollywood fortunes can reverse
Mickey Rourke is asking fans for help after his landlord demanded $59,100 in unpaid rent and threatened eviction from his Los Angeles home.
The Crisis
Court papers filed Dec. 29 state Rourke was served notice on Dec. 18 to pay or leave the three-bedroom, 1,600-sq-ft property within three days. He allegedly failed to comply, prompting the landlord to seek attorney fees and termination of the lease.
| Lease Details | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly Rent (March 2025) | $5,200 |
| Increased to | $7,000 |
| Total Owed | $59,100 |
Crowdfunding Lifeline
With Rourke’s “full permission,” Liya-Joelle Jones posted the “Help Mickey Rourke Stay in His Home” campaign on Sunday. The $100,000 goal aims to cover immediate housing costs and give the actor “stability and peace of mind.”
Jones told The Hollywood Reporter:
> “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.”
Key Takeaways
- Rourke signed the lease shortly before suing Celebrity Big Brother UK over an alleged pay dispute
- The fundraiser seeks $100,000; $1,500** came in within six hours
- Eviction proceedings continue while donations climb
Rourke’s team hopes the campaign will keep the star housed while he fights to rebound financially.
