Mickey Rourke Slams GoFundMe Efforts to Prevent Eviction, Says He Would 'Never' Ask Fans 'For a Nickel'

People.com•January 6, 2026•general

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Mickey Rourke addressed a $100,000 GoFundMe campaign launched on his behalf to prevent eviction from his Los Angeles home, stating he was unaware of it and found the situation "embarrassing" and humiliating.
The actor, 73, denied needing charity, expressing frustration and emphasizing he would never ask strangers or fans for money, despite borrowing from a friend after a financial setback.
The crowdfunding drive was started by Liya-Joelle Jones, assistant to Rourke's manager, who claimed it had the actor's full permission, a claim Rourke disputes.
Rourke plans to speak with his lawyer about the campaign and urged donors to retrieve their contributions, asserting he prefers to handle