Mickey Rourke remains defiant despite financial struggles. The actor and former boxer, recently evicted from his Los Angeles home, has seen a surge in job offers following reports of his hardships—including six opportunities in two days. However, his manager, Kimberly Hines, revealed he has rejected these gigs, which ranged from indie films and photo shoots to public appearances and autograph signings.
Rourke, 73, insists on being compensated like an A-list star, demanding no less than $200,000 per day for any role. He also aims to work exclusively with top-tier actors and directors, mirroring past collaborations. Hines, while acknowledging his standards, suggested his career could rebound if he embraced available opportunities first.
The Oscar-nominated “The Wrestler” star was photographed moving out of his home after failing to pay nearly $60,000 in rent. He temporarily stayed at a West Hollywood hotel with his three dogs but will soon relocate to a Los Angeles apartment secured by Hines. She emphasized that maintaining the new residence depends on his return to work.
Days before his eviction, a crowdfunding campaign titled “Help Mickey Rourke Stay in His Home” was launched by Liya-Joelle Jones, a colleague of Hines. Though Hines claimed Rourke approved the effort, he publicly denounced it as “humiliating,” stating he would never seek financial aid from strangers. Hines clarified the fundraiser wasn’t deceptive and noted donations would be refunded if declined.
A source close to Rourke described him as living “paycheck to paycheck,” attributing his struggles to lavish spending and past substance abuse. Despite sporadic high earnings, the insider claimed Rourke often ends up “at square one” financially. Hines warned that without steady work, her financial support may dwindle, urging him to reconsider his stance.