Little did we know that Mickey Rourke has had a 30 year feud with Robert De Niro that might have cost him some acting jobs. In 1987 they filmed Angel Heart together – Rourke played a private eye hired by De Niro to solve the disappearance of an acquaintance. SOMETHING happened during filming, and they’ve Continue reading “MICKEY ROURKE KNOWS HOW TO HOLD A GRUDGE”
Mask in hand, Mickey Rourke is in Greece where he took time off to visit the Acropolis while finishing up his new movie there. We’re guessing the Mickey has been itching to work because this movie does not sound like his cup of tea (that would be The Wrestler.) Of all things, Man of God Continue reading “MICKEY ROURKE IS ROLLING WITH THE PUNCHES”
We didn’t realize that Mickey Rourke and French singer Johnny Hallyday (he was credited with bringing rock & roll to France) were such good friends. Johnny died a few years ago and Mickey never forgets to post a Tribute to him on Instagram on his birthday, June 15. This year his wife Laeticia Hallyday held Continue reading “MICKEY ROURKE DOESN’T FORGET HIS DEPARTED FRIENDS”
Mickey Rourke and hairdresser Giuseppe Franco have been friends for decades – in fact Mickey helped Franco get celebrity clients when he was starting out in Beverly Hills. For the past few years, however, Mickey has been experimenting with wigs in various colors with limited success. For some reason Giuseppe doesn’t step in and improve Continue reading “MICKEY ROURKE: THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR”
Mickey Rourke remains one of the most colorful actors around, so when we see him we love to share photos. Mickey had lunch at Mulberry Pizza in Beverly Hills with a bunch of friends who seem far more interested in their phones than the company. Despite his hair challenges and other eccentricities, we’re happy to Continue reading “MICKEY ROURKE LIKES HIS FRIENDS, BUT HE LOVES HIS DOGS”
Okay, we admit it- we have a weird fascination with Mickey Rourke’s evolving appearance. For quite awhile, Mickey’s ever-changing face (due to cosmetic surgery) was the focus of our curiosity. But for the past few years, it has been Mickey’s HAIR that attracts attention. He started with a few extensions and worked his way up Continue reading “MICKEY ROURKE: THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR”
Mickey Rourke, 66, hasn’t been seen in public with his Russian model girlfriend Anastassija Makarenko, 32, for a couple of years. Mickey raved about her “I wouldn’t trade her for 20 Academy Awards – she’s a gift from heaven!” We always thought that considering his rampant eccentricities, Mickey was very lucky to have such a Continue reading “WHAT HAPPENED TO MICKEY ROURKE’S GIRLFRIEND?”
For years, hairdresser (sometimes to the stars) Guiseppe Franco in Beverly Hills, has been a close friend and confidante of Mickey Rourke. Mickey can frequently be seen hanging at Franco’s salon or having lunch with Guiseppe at Caffe Roma. So, WHY is Mickey walking around in this godawful fake looking wig? Guiseppe should be ashamed Continue reading “MICKEY ROURKE NEEDS HELP: SOMEBODY CALL GUISEPPE FRANCO!”
Mickey Rourke is one of Hollywood’s most puzzling and eccentric characters – but he has one enduring and sweet character trait. He truly loves his dogs. He often rhapsodizes about his pooches and takes them with him whenever possible. Tonight he had a dinner date with one of them. Mickey pulled a child seat up Continue reading “MICKEY ROURKE’S DINNER WITH HIS BEST FRIEND”
The more eccentric Mickey Rourke, 65, becomes, the more we wonder about his “girlfriend,” beautiful Russian model Anastassija Makarenko, who is 33 years younger than he is. They got together in 2009 and have only been seen in public a few times – mostly special events, and not at all for the last 3 years. Continue reading “MICKEY ROURKE AND THE MYSTERIOUS RUSSIAN MODEL”