'Iron Man' Actor Launches GoFundMe to Avoid Eviction

One of the stars of Marvel's Iron Man 2, as well as an Oscar and Golden Globe nominee, is asking fans for help with his finances.

The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Mickey Rourke, a onetime Hollywood leading man who largely quit the business by the 1990s only to stage a comeback decades later, has offered his approval for a GoFundMe page set up by Liya-Joelle Jones, one of his friends and a member of his management team. The fundraiser aims to bring in $100,000 to help Rourke pay back rent on his Los Angeles home and avoid eviction.

GoFundMe Seeks to Help With Housing Costs

The GoFundMe, titled "Help Mickey Rourke Stay in His Home," outlines Rourke's career and details his recent financial strains.

"Today, Mickey is facing a very real and urgent situation: the threat of eviction from his home. This fundraiser is being created with Mickey’s full permission to help cover immediate housing-related expenses and prevent that from happening," the description reads. "Mickey Rourke is an icon—but his trajectory, as painful as it is, is also a deeply human one. It is the story of someone who gave everything to his work, took real risks, and paid real costs. Fame does not protect against hardship, and talent does not guarantee stability."

According to the fundraising page, Rourke's friends are hoping to help get him back on a stable financial path.

"What remains is a person who deserves dignity, housing, and the chance to regain his footing. The goal is simple: to give Mickey stability and peace of mind during an extremely stressful time—so he can stay in his home and have the space to get back on his feet. Any donation, no matter the size, will make a real difference. And if you’re not able to contribute, sharing this page is a huge help and deeply appreciated. Thank you so much for your kindness, compassion, and support," it concludes.

Thus far, the GoFundMe has brought in over $70,000 of its $100,000 goal.

Rourke's Troubled History With Hollywood

Rourke rose to fame in the 1980s, starring in films like Diner, The Pope of Greenwich Village, 9 1/2 Weeks and Angel Heart and earning a coveted spot as an emerging star in Hollywood. But hie grew disillusioned with the industry, particularly the major studio system. His on-set behavior and public criticism of Hollywood led him to largely abandon the industry in favor of a professional boxing career. The career choice left him with both health and financial challenges.

"What followed were years of struggle not defined by spectacle, but by survival: health challenges, financial strain, and the quiet toll of being left behind," the GoFundMe noted.

He reentered the Hollywood scene with roles in acclaimed films like 2005's Sin City and Domino, and earned both Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for his role in 2008's The Wrestler, a film that mirrored his own life in spotlighting a down-and-out pro wrestler looking to recapture his former glory. The resulting press tour and awards cycle helped kickstart his career with a new generation of audiences.

Since then, he's worked consistently, appearing in films like Iron Man 2, The Expendables, War Pigs, and Sin City: A Dame to Kill For.