Mickey Rourke relies on the kindness of his fans.
The “Sin City” star has gone on a crowdfunding campaign to avoid being evicted from his Los Angeles home after failing to pay nearly $60,000 in rent, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
A GoFundMe page called “Support Mickey to Prevent Eviction” was started by Liya Joel Jones, a friend and member of the management team.
In the page’s caption, she appealed to fans to “help keep Mickey Rourke home,” and struck a chord with fans by describing him as “raw, fearless and totally original” and “a symbol of the rare things of danger and vulnerability, strength and heart.”
The statement further reads: “Mickey’s life has never followed a safe and protected path.” “At the height of his success, he left Hollywood in search of truth and authenticity, choosing risk over comfort.
“The real and punishing nature of boxing left lasting scars, both physical and mental, and the industry that once admired him was forced to move on rapidly. What followed was years of struggle, defined not by spectacle, but by survival. Health problems, financial strain, and the silent price of being left behind.”
Jones went on to reveal that the piece was created with Mickey’s “full permission to assist with immediate housing-related expenses,” and to “give (him) stability and security during a very stressful time and allow him the space to stay home and recover.”
“Mickey Rourke is an iconic figure, but his trajectory is both heartbreaking and deeply human. This is the story of a man who gave his all to his work, took real risks, and paid real costs. Fame does not protect against hardship, and talent does not guarantee stability. What remains are human beings who deserve dignity, home, and a chance to regain their footing.”
As of Monday morning, the page had raised about $54,000 of the $100,000.
On December 18, the “9 1/2 Weeks” actor was given notice to landlord Eric Goldy to pay $59,100 he allegedly owed in unpaid rent or vacate the property within three days, according to the complaint filed on December 29 and obtained by People magazine.
A notice alleging Rourke’s “failure to comply with the requirements” was posted on the premises and mailed to Rourke because he was not home to receive it, the documents allege.
The professional boxer signed a $5,200-a-month lease in March 2025, which was later increased to $7,000, according to filings.
Goldie is also seeking compensation for her legal fees and “forfeiture” of her rental agreement.
After news of his possible eviction surfaced, a source told the Daily Mail to take a closer look at the actor’s financial troubles.
Rourke is said to be living “paycheck to paycheck” as “the films he has been in have not paid much compared to the life he is accustomed to.”
“He’s rich poor, if that makes sense. He has the means to make a lot of money in movies and reality shows, but he spends it so quickly that by the time he starts making money, he’s back to square one,” a source told the Daily Mail.
