> At a Glance
> – Actor Mickey Rourke, 73, faces eviction over $59,100 unpaid rent
> – Manager Kimberly Hines says staff started GoFundMe to help him keep his home
> – Rourke posted on Instagram that he knew nothing about the fundraiser and wouldn’t “ask for no f—— charity”
> – Why it matters: The clash highlights confusion between celebrity teams and stars over crowdfunding, raising questions about consent
A GoFundMe campaign that raised nearly $100,000 to stop Mickey Rourke from being evicted has triggered public pushback from the actor himself, prompting his manager to explain how the fundraiser came to life.
The Eviction Notice
Rourke received a notice in late December demanding $59,100 in back rent and giving him three days to pay or vacate the Los Angeles property, according to court filings first reported by News Of Los Angeles. The crowdfunding page, created by a woman who says she assists manager Kimberly Hines, aimed to “help cover immediate housing-related expenses.”
Manager’s Explanation
Hines told The Hollywood Reporter that Rourke’s team briefed him before the campaign went live:
> “We said, ‘Mickey, there’s some people that want to help you out.’ He’s like, ‘Okay, great.’ I don’t think he understood, and now it’s taken on this media frenzy, and he flipped out.”
She stressed the effort was meant to support, not exploit, him:
> “Nobody’s trying to grift Mickey. I want him working. I don’t want him doing a GoFundMe.”
Rourke’s Reaction
On Monday, Jan. 5, the actor posted an Instagram video rejecting the fundraiser:
> “I wouldn’t know what a GoFundMe foundation is in a million years. My life is very simple, I wouldn’t go to outside sources like that.”
He added that he felt “frustrated” and “confused” by the campaign, calling the situation “embarrassing.”
Moving Out
While the online debate unfolded, Hines said they “moved him out of his house” and booked him into a West Hollywood hotel. She described dire living conditions:
- Black mold throughout the property
- No running water
- Water-damaged furniture that had to be abandoned
| Action | Status |
|---|---|
| Dogs relocated | Done |
| Clothing packed | Done |
| U-Haul rented | Done |
| Movers hired | Done |
Money Logistics
Because Rourke “doesn’t have a bank account,” Hines said she is personally covering hotel, moving and storage bills that already top $400 in incidental charges. She emphasized her limits:
> “I’m financing his move and the hotel and the movers and his storage… I’m not a Getty. I’m a working woman.”
If Rourke ultimately refuses the donated funds, Hines stated the money will be returned to contributors.
Key Takeaways
- Rourke’s team launched the GoFundMe without clear buy-in from the actor
- Nearly $100,000 has been pledged, but distribution is stalled
- The actor is now in temporary housing while his team seeks a permanent solution
- Hines says the goal is to get him “back to work, get him back making movies”
The episode underscores the complications that arise when representatives act on behalf of celebrities in financial distress without explicit consent.
