Mickey Rourke Denounces GoFundMe campaign, Urges Fans to Reclaim Donations
A fundraising campaign launched in the name of actor Mickey Rourke to prevent a potential eviction has been publicly disavowed by the star himself. Rourke emphatically stated he has no connection to the GoFundMe page and implored supporters to seek refunds for any contributions made.
the online fundraising effort,which surpassed its initial $100,000 goal,was created to allegedly prevent Rourke from being evicted from his Los Angeles home. Though, the actor took to Instagram on Monday night to express his frustration and embarrassment, revealing he was even unfamiliar wiht the platform itself.
Rourke did not mince words in his condemnation of the crowd-sourcing page, stating bluntly, “If I needed money I wouldn’t ask for no fking money. I’d rather stick a gun up my ass and pull the trigger!” He strongly advised fans to avoid the page and actively pursue the return of their donations.
The actor used the chance to reflect on his career trajectory and personal struggles. He explained, “I’ve done a really terrible job at managing my career. I wasn’t diplomatic. I had to go to over 20 years of therapy to get over the damage that was done to me years ago. I worked very hard to work thru that. I’m not that person anymore.”
Rourke acknowledged borrowing funds from a freind to navigate a recent financial hardship, but insisted this was the extent of his reliance on outside assistance. He firmly asserted he would “never ask strangers or fans or anybody for a nickel” and confirmed he would not accept any money from the GoFundMe campaign.
The page’s creator is identified as Liya-Joelle Jones, who describes herself as the assistant to Rourke’s longtime manager, Kimberly Hines. Rourke speculated on the motivations behind the page’s creation, though he refrained from naming any specific individuals.
TMZ reported reaching out to both Hines and GoFundMe for comment, but as of January 6, 2026, at 4:40 AM PST, neither party had responded.
This incident follows previous reporting on Rourke’s financial difficulties, including a three-day notice received last month regarding unpaid rent on his Los Angeles property. Reports also indicated he checked into a West Hollywood hotel with his dog on Sunday, though it remains unclear if this was directly related to a potential eviction.
Why: A GoFundMe campaign was launched purportedly to help actor Mickey rourke avoid eviction from his Los Angeles home.
Who: The campaign was created by Liya-Joelle Jones, identified as the assistant to Rourke’s manager, Kimberly Hines. Rourke himself publicly denounced the campaign.
What: Rourke vehemently denied any involvement with or knowledge of the GoFundMe page, which had exceeded its $100,000 goal. He urged fans who donated to seek refunds. The incident occurred after reports of Rourke receiving an eviction notice and staying at a hotel.
How did it end?** As of January 6, 2026, the situation remains unresolved. Rourke has publicly disavowed the campaign and refused any funds. Neither Hines nor GoFundMe had responded to requests for comment. The fate of the donated funds and the underlying financial issues remain unclear.
