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Mickey Rourke’s major Hollywood comeback in the 2000s couldn’t save him from his present eviction issues. The actor, who’s known for his film roles in the ’80s and thriving boxing career, is in the media following an eviction notice he received from his landlord in December 2025. Here’s everything to know about the star’s eviction, from how it started to how the courts ruled in March 2026.

Mickey Rourke received an eviction notice in December 2025

Mickey Rourke’s eviction troubles gained widespread media attention in 2026. According to The Guardian, Rourke signed a lease for a 1,600-square-foot, three-bedroom Los Angeles property in March 2025. The Big Sleep author Raymond Chandler once lived in the home in the ’40s. Rourke initially agreed to pay $5,200 per month in rent, and that increased to $7,000.

In December 2025, Rourke received an eviction notice from his landlord, Eric Goldie. According to Goldie, Rourke owed $59,100 in back rent. The landlord ordered that Rourke either pay the rent he owed or vacate the property in three days.

In January 2026, photos showed the actor moving his personal belongings out of the house.

This news came after Celebrity Big Brother UK producers removed Rourke due to inappropriate language and behavior. According to his manager, the actor planned to take legal action against the show, as they allegedly refused to pay the fee they agreed upon after he exited the series.

In early January 2026, a GoFundMe was launched — and he publicly rejected it

Following the news of the eviction, a member of Mickey Rourke’s management team organized a GoFundMe to help with his expenses.

“Mickey Rourke is currently facing a very difficult and urgent situation: he is at risk of being evicted from his home,” the GoFundMe description read. “Life doesn’t always move in a straight line, and despite everything Mickey has given through his work and his life, he is now dealing with a challenging financial moment that has put his housing at risk.” The fundraiser noted that the money raised would help give Rourke “stability and peace of mind during a stressful time ….”

“Something’s come up that … I’m really frustrated, confused, and I don’t understand,” Rourke said in a clip posted to Instagram, according to The Guardian. “Somebody set up some kind of foundation or fund for me, to donate money, like charity. And that’s not me, OK? If I needed money, I wouldn’t ask for no f***ing charity. I’d rather stick a gun up my a** and pull the trigger.”

Rourke went on to call the GoFundMe “embarrassing.” “Don’t give any money, and if you gave money, get it back,” he continued. “It’s really humiliating. They say it’s up to $100,000. I wouldn’t take a f***ing nickel of charity from anybody.”

The Guardian also noted that Rourke threatened “severe repercussions” against the organizer. He also noted that his lawyer was attempting to reimburse anyone who gave money to the fundraiser.

Rourke’s manager, Kimberly Hines, later clarified that she launched the GoFundMe with the actor’s knowledge. “Yes, I did launch the GoFundMe campaign with Mickey’s knowledge,” Hines told Entertainment Weekly. “As you can see, it has surpassed its goal in 24 hours. The outpouring of love and support that Mickey has received has been amazing.”

Hines added that Rourke is currently attached to several projects and is “developing his own property in the form of a graphic novel deal with Jay Firestone and Prodigy Pictures.”

In March 2026, the courts ruled that Mickey Rourke defaulted in the case

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Following the property dispute, Mickey Rourke reportedly moved into a West Hollywood hotel. According to his manager, Kimberly Hines, he’s “living comfortably” in the hotel until he can find a new apartment to move into.

Court documents obtained by People in March 2026 show that the California court was in favor of landlord Eric T. Goldie. The judgment filed on March 9 was entered “by default.” This likely means that Rourke didn’t respond to the complaint or appear to defend himself within the required time.

Goldie was granted possession of the property as a result. The order notes that the judgment ruled for “possession only” rather than dealing with financial compensation. Additionally, Rourke’s lease has been forfeited, and the rental agreement has been canceled.

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