Hollywood actress Bella Thorne has come forward with disturbing allegations against her former co-star Mickey Rourke, accusing him of physical misconduct and unprofessional behavior on the set of the 2020 thriller Girl. This revelation comes in the wake of Rourke’s highly criticized homophobic remarks toward JoJo Siwa on the U.K. version of Celebrity Big Brother.
Thorne took to Instagram to publicly call out Rourke, labeling her experience with him as "one of the all-time worst" of her career.
🎬 A Scene Gone Too Far
According to Thorne, a particularly traumatic incident occurred during a violent scene in Girl, where Rourke’s character was scripted to attack hers.
“He's supposed to take a metal grinder to my kneecap,” Thorne explained. “Instead, he used it on my genitals through my jeans. Hitting them over and over again. I had bruises on my pelvic bone.”
The actress said she was left physically bruised and emotionally shaken. Her caption over a news article about Rourke’s Big Brother drama read simply:
“This f---ing dude. GROSS.”
💔 Humiliation on Set
Thorne didn't stop there. She recounted another moment when Rourke allegedly revved his car engine intentionally to spray her with dirt in front of the entire crew.
“I guess he thought it was funny to humiliate me,” she wrote.
She also revealed she had to negotiate alone in his trailer after Rourke reportedly refused to speak with the film’s producers and director.
“I had to beg. Alone. Since the movie could not be finished without him... I didn’t want to do it. I was uncomfortable.”
🛠️ Toxic Behavior Behind the Scenes
Bella described a toxic set atmosphere fostered by Rourke's attitude toward crew members, noting that his behavior “significantly affected production.” While Thorne acknowledged the tremendous work from the rest of the team, she condemned Rourke for overshadowing it all:
“How he acted doesn’t negate the incredible hard work everyone else put into that movie... literal blood, sweat, and tears.”
🌈 JoJo Siwa Controversy Sparks the Confession
Thorne’s revelations were prompted by Rourke’s recent controversial comments on Celebrity Big Brother UK, where he made homophobic remarks aimed at JoJo Siwa, who openly identifies as a lesbian.
During a tense exchange, Rourke said:
“If I stay longer than four days, you won’t be gay anymore.”
He also later added, “I’m going to vote the lesbian out real quick,” prompting JoJo to respond:
“That’s homophobic, if that was your reasoning.”
Rourke attempted to backpedal, claiming his later vulgar remark (“I need a f—”) referred to a cigarette, and issued an apology after receiving a formal warning from the show’s producers.
🎥 A Pattern of Disrespect
For many, Thorne’s story validates long-standing concerns about Mickey Rourke’s problematic behavior both on and off the screen. Though his Hollywood legacy includes acclaimed roles, it’s now being overshadowed by allegations of on-set abuse and disrespect toward LGBTQ+ identities.
So far, Rourke’s representatives have not responded to Thorne’s accusations.
📣 Final Thoughts
Bella Thorne’s courage in speaking out shines a spotlight on the often-hidden abuse actresses endure behind the scenes. Her story is a reminder that celebrity status does not excuse harmful behavior, and the entertainment industry must continue working toward safer, more respectful sets.
💬 What do you think about Bella’s story and Rourke’s recent behavior? Should he face industry consequences? Join the conversation below.
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