Mickey Rourke Faces Eviction
“I’d rather stick a gun up my a– and pull the trigger,” stated Mickey Rourke, expressing his disdain for the recent developments surrounding his eviction from his Los Angeles home.
Rourke has been ordered to vacate his residence due to approximately $60,000 in unpaid rent. The actor’s landlord won a default judgment against him in court, leading to the forfeiture of his lease agreement for a three-bedroom home that initially started at $5,200 per month and later increased to $7,000.
The actor claimed he stopped paying rent due to unacceptable living conditions, which he felt justified his actions. However, this situation has drawn significant media attention, particularly with the emergence of a GoFundMe campaign aimed at raising $100,000 to cover Rourke’s back rent.
Rourke rejected the GoFundMe campaign, stating he was unaware of it and found the idea humiliating. “That’s not me, okay?” he remarked, distancing himself from the fundraising effort. His manager, Eric Goldie, claimed he had authorized the campaign, a statement Rourke denied.
In a further expression of his frustration, Rourke described the campaign as a “vicious cruel goddamn lie to hustle money using my fuckin name so motherfuckin embarrassing.” He emphasized that he would not ask for charity and vowed to return any funds raised if he did not use them.
Despite the eviction news, Rourke’s manager indicated that the actor had received multiple movie offers following the publicity surrounding his situation. This development could potentially alter Rourke’s financial landscape.
As the situation unfolds, Kimberly Hines, Rourke’s manager, stated, “If Mickey doesn’t want this help from people that want to support him and his fans, then that money will be returned.” This highlights the ongoing tension between Rourke’s public persona and his personal circumstances.
Rourke’s eviction comes on the heels of previous controversies, including his departure from the U.K.’s Celebrity Big Brother due to inappropriate behavior, adding another layer to his complex public image.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the next steps in Rourke’s legal battle and whether he will pursue any further action against his landlord or the GoFundMe campaign.