At a Glance
- Mickey Rourke publicly denounced a $102,058 GoFundMe campaign launched in his name
- The fundraiser claimed to prevent his eviction over $59,100 in alleged back rent
- Rourke insists he never approved it: “I don’t need anybody’s money”
- Why it matters: The incident highlights how celebrity fundraisers can launch without full consent, raising questions about oversight
Mickey Rourke is pushing back against a viral GoFundMe campaign that raised over $100,000 in his name, calling it unauthorized and insisting he wants donors refunded.
The Unauthorized Campaign
A GoFundMe page surfaced on January 4, attributed to Liya-Joelle Jones, an assistant to Rourke’s manager Kimberly Hines. The fundraiser claimed Rourke faced eviction after receiving a notice to pay $59,100 in back rent or vacate his Los Angeles property.
The campaign description stated it was “created with Mickey’s full permission.” However, Rourke posted a five-minute Instagram video the next day denying any involvement.
> “Listen, I’ve done a really terrible job in managing my career. I wasn’t very diplomatic.”
**Mickey Rourke admitted in the video, while emphasizing: “I wouldn’t ask for no f—— charity.”
Manager Confirms Team’s Role
Kimberly Hines confirmed to News Of Los Angeles that the campaign was created by Rourke’s team. She acknowledged they informed him but admitted:
> “I don’t think he understood, and now it’s taken on this media frenzy, and he flipped out.”
Hines stated all proceeds would go to Rourke, despite his objections.
Rourke’s Current Status
The 73-year-old actor, who appeared in three films last year, including Devil’s Play, Jade, and The Roaring Game, insists he’s stable:
- “I’ve got a roof over my head and I’ve got food to eat”
- “Everything’s okay, just get your money back”
- “I got too much pride, man. This ain’t my style”
Rourke credits therapy and recent collaborators like Robert Rodriguez, Francis Ford Coppola, and Darren Aronofsky for helping him move past his earlier “wild man” reputation.
| Campaign Detail | Amount/Status |
|---|---|
| Amount Raised | $102,058 |
| Donation Status | Stopped (Jan. 6) |
| Alleged Debt | $59,100 |
Key Takeaways
- Mickey Rourke publicly rejected a six-figure fundraiser launched by his own team
- The campaign claimed to prevent eviction over $59,100 in back rent
- Rourke’s manager admits he may not have understood the campaign’s implications
- The actor wants all donors refunded, citing pride and self-sufficiency
The GoFundMe remains frozen as Rourke continues filming upcoming projects.
