Mickey Rourke Faces Eviction
“I’d rather stick a gun up my a– and pull the trigger,” stated Mickey Rourke in response to the recent eviction order from his Los Angeles home due to unpaid rent. The actor reportedly owes approximately $60,000, a situation that has escalated into a public controversy.
Rourke’s landlord won a default judgment against him in court, citing failure to pay rent on a lease agreement for a three-bedroom home that started at $5,200 per month and later increased to $7,000. Rourke has claimed that he stopped paying rent due to unacceptable living conditions in the property.
Adding to the complexity, a GoFundMe campaign was organized to raise $100,000 for Rourke’s back rent, which he has publicly rejected. “That’s not me, okay?” he expressed, emphasizing his discomfort with the idea of soliciting charity.
Rourke stated he was unaware of the GoFundMe campaign until it was brought to his attention, calling it a “vicious cruel goddamn lie to hustle money using my fuckin name so motherfuckin embarrassing.” His manager, Kimberly Hines, claimed that he had authorized the campaign, a point Rourke vehemently denied.
In light of the eviction, Rourke’s manager mentioned that he had received multiple movie offers following the news, suggesting a potential turnaround for the actor’s career. Rourke, however, expressed frustration over the situation, stating he would return any GoFundMe money to fans if he did not utilize it.
Rourke’s lease has been forfeited due to his failure to pay rent, which now totals approximately $59,100 including legal fees. This incident comes on the heels of Rourke’s previous controversies, including being asked to leave the U.K.’s Celebrity Big Brother due to inappropriate behavior.
As the situation develops, Rourke’s next steps remain uncertain. While he has rejected the GoFundMe assistance, the public’s response and any potential legal ramifications from the eviction are yet to unfold.
