Mickey Rourke has launched a GoFundMe campaign as he faces a possible eviction from his Los Angeles home after allegedly falling nearly $60,000 behind on rent.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the fundraiser was organized by Rourke’s friend and a member of his management team, Liya-Joelle Jones. The campaign went live on Sunday (Jan. 4) with a $100,000 goal and raised just over $1,500 within its first six hours.
The GoFundMe page states that Rourke has given his “full permission” for funds to be used to “help cover immediate housing-related expenses” and prevent eviction. The campaign describes a period of prolonged financial and health struggles following the actor’s decision to step away from Hollywood at the height of his career.
“At the height of his success, he stepped away from Hollywood in search of truth and authenticity, choosing risk over comfort,” the campaign reads. “Boxing—real and punishing—left lasting physical and emotional scars, and the industry that once celebrated him moved on quickly.”
The page continues, “Fame does not protect against hardship, and talent does not guarantee stability. What remains is a person who deserves dignity, housing, and the chance to regain his footing.”
Speaking to THR, Jones said, “Mickey is going through a very difficult time right now, and it’s been incredibly touching to see how many people care about him and want to help.”
According to People, Rourke was served a notice on Dec. 18 demanding payment of $59,100 in back rent or that he vacate the property within three days. The notice was reportedly posted on the home and mailed to the actor because he was not present at the time.
A complaint filed on Dec. 29 alleges that Rourke “failed to comply with the requirements of” the notice.
The three-bedroom, 1,600-square-foot home was rented under a lease Rourke signed in March 2025 for $5,200 per month, which was later increased to $7,000. In addition to back rent, the landlord, Eric Goldie, is reportedly seeking attorney fees and the forfeiture of the rental agreement.
Rourke began renting the home shortly before pursuing legal action against Celebrity Big Brother UK over an alleged pay dispute following his exit from the series in April 2025. At the time, his manager Kimberly Hines said in a statement shared with People that the show had disrespected the actor and failed to compensate him as agreed.
“There’s no question that when Big Brother booked Mickey Rourke, they were fully aware of both his public persona and how it aligned with his Hollywood rebel image,” Hines said, adding that producers knew his presence would be “explosive, controversial and attention-grabbing — and that’s exactly what they got, and more.”
This story originally appeared on Billboard
