Hollywood Star Mickey Rourke’s Fundraiser Halted

Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke recently faced reports of overdue rent and possible eviction. An online fundraising campaign initiated by a team member, which had raised over $149,000 USD (approximately 200,000 AUD), was subsequently halted, and all donations were refunded.

Rourke had been renting a property in Beverly Grove, Los Angeles, where his monthly rent increased from around $5,200 USD ($7,700 AUD) in 2025 to about $7,000 USD ($10,000 AUD), and he owed nearly $60,000 USD in back rent. The fundraiser on GoFundMe, launched by a member of his management team to help him cover the rent, quickly attracted significant support.

However, Rourke stated on social media that he felt “humiliated” and confused by the initiative, emphasizing that he did not request outside donations and did not approve of this type of “charity-style” fundraising, which he felt did not fit his style. The fundraiser page was then suspended, and all contributions were gradually returned.

Rourke’s manager said the fundraiser was intended as a goodwill effort to prevent eviction, without any malice. All donations had not been used and were being refunded to supporters.