Mickey Rourke’s Latest Scandal Is Hitting Close To Home

Mickey Rourke is once again making headlines, but this time it has nothing to do with a movie role or comeback performance. 

The veteran actor is now facing a possible eviction from his Los Angeles rental home, adding to a growing list of recent setbacks. 

Court documents, unpaid rent claims, and memories of a controversial reality TV exit are colliding at a difficult moment for the Hollywood star, whose personal and professional struggles are becoming harder to separate.

Rourke is potentially facing eviction after allegedly failing to pay nearly $60,000 in rent for his Los Angeles home. 

According to court documents obtained by the Daily Mail, the 73-year-old actor was served a three-day notice on December 18 demanding payment or that he vacates the property. 

At the time the notice was issued, Rourke allegedly owed $59,100 in back rent, according to a complaint filed by landlord Eric T. Goldie in Los Angeles Superior Court.

The documents state that Rourke was not home when the notice was delivered, leading to the paperwork being posted outside the residence. 

In addition to the back rent, Goldie is also seeking attorney fees and an end to the lease. 

If granted, that request could prevent Rourke from continuing to live in the home even if he were to pay what is owed. 

Mickey Rourke has only been renting the three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home since March 30. 

Court filings show he originally signed a lease agreeing to pay $5,200 per month. 

However, the lawsuit claims the rent increased to $7,000 starting in his second month of occupancy. 

The rising cost appears to have contributed to the alleged financial dispute now playing out in court.

Beyond the rent issues, the property itself carries historical significance. According to the Los Angeles Times, the house was built in 1926 and was occupied in the 1940s by influential crime novelist Raymond Chandler. 

The home is located in the Beverly Grove neighborhood, just south of West Hollywood and only blocks from The Grove shopping center and the Farmer’s Market. 

The eviction lawsuit is not the only controversy surrounding Rourke this year. 

Earlier in April, his time on “Celebrity Big Brother” ended abruptly after what the show described as “unacceptable language and behavior” toward fellow housemate JoJo Siwa.

The incident quickly sparked backlash from viewers and cast a new spotlight on the former professional boxer’s behavior.

During one episode, the “Rumble Fish” actor referred to Siwa’s sexuality and said that he would “vote the lesbian out real quick.” 

After being confronted, Rourke attempted to lean on British slang by saying, “I need a f*g,” before gesturing toward Siwa and adding, “I’m not talking to you.” 

Fans branded him a “homophobe” online, especially after he allegedly left Siwa in tears by claiming he could “make her straight.”

Long before his recent scandals, Mickey Rourke was considered one of Hollywood’s most in-demand leading men. 

In the 1980s, he built a strong career with standout roles in “Diner,” Francis Ford Coppola’s “Rumble Fish,” “9 1/2 Weeks,” and “Angel Heart.” 

His brooding screen presence made him a major romantic lead during that era.

However, in the early 1990s, Rourke stepped away from acting after a series of underperforming films. He chose instead to pursue boxing, a longtime passion. 

The decision came at a high cost. The physical toll of the sport resulted in serious injuries and reconstructive surgeries that permanently altered his appearance. 

Those changes effectively ended his chances of returning to his earlier status as a Hollywood heartthrob.

Rourke slowly returned to acting after leaving boxing in 1994, taking on smaller roles for several years. 

His major comeback came in 2008 when he starred in Darren Aronofsky’s “The Wrestler.” 

In the film, the star played a washed-up professional wrestler trying to salvage his career while repairing his broken relationship with his daughter.

The role earned widespread praise and marked a turning point in his career. 

“The Wrestler” won the Golden Lion for Best Film at the Venice Film Festival, while Rourke received a BAFTA, a Golden Globe Award, and an Oscar nomination. 

He later appeared as the villain Whiplash in “Iron Man 2.” 

Despite that momentum, many of his later projects were low-budget films that failed to gain much attention, leading to another uneven chapter in his long Hollywood journey.