Mickey Rourke Turns to GoFundMe to Avoid Eviction from Los Angeles Home
Mickey Rourke is reportedly seeking assistance through online fundraising to avoid being removed from his Los Angeles residence.
The Wrestler star, 73, “approved” a GoFundMe campaign that intends to cover an alleged “$59,100” rent debt, according to a Sunday, January 4, report published by The Hollywood Reporter.
The GoFundMe page was established by Liya Joelle-Jones from Bantam, Connecticut, with the “friend and member of Rourke’s management team” explaining her intentions during an interview with the news outlet. “Mickey is experiencing a very challenging period right now, and it’s been incredibly heartwarming to see how many people care about him and want to offer support,” Joelle-Jones stated.
Us Weekly has contacted a spokesperson for Rourke for a statement.
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According to reporting by the Los Angeles Times last month, the actor received a “three-day notice to vacate” on December 18, 2025, after signing a lease for the property in March of the previous year for “$5,200 per month.”. The publication noted that Rourke’s rent was subsequently increased to $7,000 per month.
According to another report by Fox News published on Thursday, January 1, Rourke’s landlord, Eric Goldie, filed a lawsuit with the Los Angeles Superior Court on December 29, 2025, after Rourke failed to pay the alleged rent bill. Goldie is now also reportedly pursuing “reimbursement for damages and legal expenses.”
As of the time this article was published, the GoFundMe page had collected just under $29,000 in donations from over 693 individuals.
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A description on the page indicated that the initiative was “created with Mickey’s full consent to help manage immediate housing-related costs and prevent [eviction] from occurring.”
The description also provided a summary of Rourke’s career and decline leading up to the alleged eviction notice.
“Mickey Rourke burst onto the American film scene as a powerful force — raw, fearless and uniquely original. In the late 1970s and 1980s, he wasn’t simply a movie star; he was a symbol of something rare: danger combined with vulnerability, toughness paired with heart,” it read. “At the peak of his success, he stepped away from Hollywood in pursuit of truth and authenticity, choosing risk over comfort.”
The description continued, “Boxing — real and demanding — left lasting physical and emotional marks, and the industry that once celebrated him quickly moved on. What followed were years of hardship not defined by spectacle, but by survival: health problems, financial difficulties and the quiet burden of being left behind. Today, Mickey is confronting a very real and pressing situation: the threat of eviction from his home.”
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It then discussed Rourke’s journey as a public figure, stating that fame “does not shield against adversity” and that the actor is deserving of a place to live.
“The objective is straightforward: to provide Mickey with stability and peace of mind during an exceptionally stressful time — so he can remain in his home and have the space to recover,” the description read. “Any contribution, regardless of size, will make a significant difference. And if you’re unable to donate, sharing this page is a tremendous help and greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for your kindness, compassion and support.”
Rourke drew attention last year due to his controversial conduct on Celebrity Big Brother UK, which resulted in a heated disagreement with fellow contestant Chris Hughes in April 2025. Following the pair’s exchange — and after the reality show publicly condemned Rourke’s “offensive and threatening” remarks — Rourke was removed from the reality series.
