Mickey Rourke says GoFundMe set as much as assist him keep away from eviction is just not him: ‘If you happen to gave cash, get it again’

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Mickey Rourke says he isn’t asking followers for monetary assist, though a GoFundMe was set as much as assist assist him.

The fundraiser states it was created with the actor’s permission so he can keep away from eviction.

Regardless of what Rourke mentioned in a latest social media video, his supervisor, Kimberly Hines, confirms the GoFundMe is 100% reputable, telling The Hollywood Reporter she’s the one who set it up.

The Golden Globe-winning actor is alleging he is aware of nothing about it, saying he would by no means ask for cash, and calls the entire thing embarrassing.

“Do not give any cash. And in the event you gave cash, get it again,” Rourke mentioned in a video shared to social media on Monday.

Rourke says he is upset after the GoFundMe marketing campaign, which was began on Sunday, rapidly surpassed its preliminary aim of $100,000.

The donations to the marketing campaign have since been paused.

In his video, Rourke admits he did not too long ago borrow cash from a pal, saying COVID and the writers strike “killed his cash,” coupled with a housing dispute.

The actor, who’s been evicted in response to his supervisor, admits that he stopped paying hire attributable to poor residing circumstances.

Studies point out that final month he was served a discover to pay about $60,000 in again hire for his Los Angeles house. Regardless of that, the 73-year-old says he would by no means attain out to his followers.

“I am very grateful for what I’ve. I’ve obtained a roof over my head. I’ve obtained meals to eat, I’ve obtained bananas, every little thing’s OK. Get your a refund, please. I do not want anyone’s cash. I would not do it this manner. I’ve obtained an excessive amount of delight. This ain’t my fashion,” Rourke mentioned.

Rourke, who acquired an Oscar nomination for his position in 2008’s “The Wrestler,” claims he does not know who began the GoFundMe.

His supervisor instructed The Hollywood Reporter Mickey agreed to receiving monetary assist, however possibly didn’t absolutely perceive the implications.

She says it was all completed with good intentions and good coronary heart, and says if Rourke decides he does not need the cash, it will likely be returned.

Along with the cash, his supervisor says at the least 4 film roles have been supplied to the actor because the GoFundMe was posted.