Actress Bella Thorne recently took to social media to voice her serious allegations against Mickey Rourke, a star from Celebrity Big Brother and her co-star in the 2020 thriller Girl. On April 11, 2025, Thorne made a poignant statement in her Instagram Story, which she later shared on X (formerly Twitter):
“This f** dude. GROSS. I had to work with this man… Working with Mickey was one of the all-time worst experiences of my life working as an actress.”
Her accusations emerged shortly after Rourke’s appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, following a prior warning he received related to a separate incident with singer JoJo Siwa. Although Thorne did not explicitly mention the film in her post, the context and cast information align closely with Girl.
Insights into Allegations Raised by Bella Thorne Against Mickey Rourke
Concerning Incident Involving a Metal Grinder
Thorne described a specific filming scenario where her character was restrained, while Rourke’s character was supposed to simulate a violent act using a metal grinder. However, she claims Rourke deviated from the agreed choreography, which resulted in discomfort and potential harm.
“He’s supposed to take a metal grinder to my knee cap and instead he used it on my genitals through my jeans… Hitting them over and over again. I had bruises on my pelvic bone,”she elaborated.
Details about whether the production team was made aware of these actions remain unclear, as Thorne’s post did not mention any documentation or interventions that may have occurred on set.
Challenges with On-Set Communication
Thorne also recounted her struggles with Rourke’s alleged uncooperative behavior during production. According to her, he refused to engage with the director and the producers, compelling her to approach his trailer alone to facilitate the shooting process.
“Having to go in his trailer absolutely alone because he refused to speak to the director or producers – so I had to convince him to show up and complete his job… I had to beg. Alone. In his trailer. Since the movie could not be finished without him,”she stated.
In another problematic scene, Rourke was instructed to drive a vehicle. Thorne indicated that he accelerated aggressively, resulting in her being covered completely in dirt, which she described as an attempt to “humiliate [her] in front of the entire crew.”
Despite the challenges she faced, Thorne made it clear that the efforts of her fellow cast and crew should not be overshadowed.
“How he acted doesn’t negate the incredible hard work that everybody else put into that movie,”she remarked.
Official Response from Mickey Rourke’s Representatives
In light of Thorne’s allegations, Rourke’s publicist issued a formal response to Variety on April 11, 2025, acknowledging the seriousness of the claims while refuting any intentional misconduct.
“[We are] aware of the statements made by Bella Thorne regarding her experience on set with Mr. Rourke during the production of a past film… These allegations are extremely serious. Mr. Rourke adamantly denies any intentional misconduct,”the representative stated.
The statement went on to indicate that Rourke had not been informed of any issues while filming.
“He was not made aware of any such concerns during filming and had no prior knowledge of Ms. Thorne’s discomfort until now,”the representative added.
The communication concluded with Rourke’s decision to refrain from any further comments on the situation.
“Out of respect for all parties and given the gravity of the claims, Mr. Rourke will not be making further public comment at this time.”
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