Bella Thorne has accused actor Mickey Rourke of on-set misconduct. This accusation adds to the controversy surrounding Rourke after his recent homophobia scandal involving singer JoJo Siwa. On Friday, Thorn shared her experience working with Rouke on an unnamed project in a series of social media posts. Although she didn’t specify the film, the two previously collaborated on the 2020 thriller Girl.
Bella Thorne’s Shocking Posts
Bella Thorne described a particularly distressing incident during a scene where her hands were zip-tied behind her back while she knelt. Breaking away from the script, which called for him to use a metal grinder near her kneecap, Rouke instead repeatedly directed the tool toward her groin over her jeans. Furthermore, the actress called working with him one of the worst experiences of her acting career, claiming the ordeal left her with bruises on her pelvic bone. In a post on her Instagram Story and a repost on X, she further amplified the accusations against Rourke. With Throne’s claims, Rourke’s behavior both on and off set has sparked renewed scrutiny.
Bella Thorne detailed further allegations against Mickey Rourke in another post on X, recounting multiple disturbing incidents during filming. Specifically, Thorne says she was a victim of his humiliating behavior, including deliberately revving his engine during a scene to cover her in dirt. Moreover, she believes that he acted the way he did on purpose, seemingly for his own amusement in front of the crew.
Mickey Rourke’s Unreasonable Demands
In another incident, Bella Thorne discussed how Mickey Rourke forced her to negotiate alone in his trailer after he refused to talk to the director or producers. Furthermore, Borne shared that she felt she didn’t have any choice but to plead with him since the film’s completion depended on his cooperation, however, Rourke was making unreasonable demands.
Although Bella Thorne was uncomfortable with Rourke’s action, she complied with his requests anyway. The actress believed her compliance was necessary not only to salvage the project, but also to prevent the crew’s work from going to waste. While calling out his unprofessional and manipulative behavior on set, Thorne emphasized that Rourke should never have placed anyone in such compromising positions.
Mickey Rourke’s Statement About Accusations
In a statement to Variety, Rourke’s team responded to Thorne’s allegations, acknowledging her claims about their past on-set collaboration. Although the representative emphasized the seriousness of the accusations, he firmly denied any deliberate wrongdoing on Rourke’s part. According to the statement, Rourke didn’t know about Thorne’s discomfort during filming, only learning of her allegations recently.
Moreover, the actor has decided not to further comment publicly about the accusation at this time, but he remains open to addressing the matter through official channels if he deems it necessary. While the response stops short of directly refuting Thorne’s specific accusations, Rourke maintains the position that he didn’t intentionally engage in misconduct. If an official investigation arises, the actor’s statement leaves room for potential further discussion.
Bella Thorne’s and Mickey Rourke’s Controversy
At the end of Mickey Rourke’s statement, he affirmed the importance of a safe and respectful work environment for all performers. In the thriller film, Girl, Thorne starred as a young woman seeking revenge on her abusive father, only to find him already murdered. While Rourke played the town sheriff, writer-director Chad Faust also appeared in a supporting role. To stop the controversy from overshadowing the cast and crew’s dedication to making the film, Thorne emphasized that their hard work should not be overshadowed by Rourke’s alleged misconduct.
In addition to Thorne’s allegations, Rourke faced backlash for an unrelated incident involving homophobic remarks toward Celebrity Big Brother co-star JoJo Siwa. Following Rourke’s actions, ITV issued a formal warning. Currently, both Rourke and Siwa are competing on the U.K. reality series. Although Variety has contacted representatives for both actors for additional comment, nothing has yet to come of it.
