Mickey Rourke is again within the sizzling seat along with his former co-star, Bella Thorne, who accused the actor of misconduct after JoJo Siwa’s homophobic slur claims.
On Friday, Thorne took to Instagram to share her expertise working with Rourke on the film “Lady” in 2020.
She included a screenshot of Siwa’s accusations in opposition to the actor and shared her ideas on “this f—ing dude.”
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Bella Thorne accused Mickey Rourke of smashing her genitals as an alternative of her kneecap whereas filming “Lady.” (Getty Photographs)
“GROSS. I needed to work with this man – In a scene the place I am on my knees with my arms zip tied round my again. He is alleged to take a steel grinder to my kneecap and as an alternative he used it on my genitals through my denims,” Thorne wrote.
“Hitting them again and again. I had bruises on my pelvic bone – Working with Mickey was one of many all time worst experiences of my life working as an actress.”
“He is alleged to take a steel grinder to my kneecap and as an alternative he used it on my genitals through my denims.”
The previous Disney Channel actress shared a separate slide of testimony in opposition to Rourke. Thorne claimed she has “so many gross tales” working with Rourke on the film in 2020.
Within the closing scene, Thorne mentioned, Rourke revved his engine to “cowl” her in dust.
“IDK I assume he thought it was humorous to humiliate me in entrance of the complete crew,” she mentioned.
Bella Thorne’s Instagram story Friday, April 11 (Bella Thorne/Instagram)
She additionally mentioned she went into Rourke’s trailer “fully alone” to persuade him to proceed with the film since he would not converse to the director or producers.
Thorne mentioned she felt like she needed to “beg” Rourke to stay within the film.
She continued, “Everybody’s work would’ve been misplaced and fully for nothing. I did not wanna do it. I used to be uncomfortable, however I did what I used to be requested to do and what was greatest for the [movie].”
Bella Thorne continued her claims in opposition to Mickey Rourke in a second Instagram story. (Bella Thorne/Instagram)
Representatives for Rourke advised Fox Information Digital, “We’re conscious of the deeply troubling statements made by Bella Thorne relating to her expertise on set with Mr. Rourke through the manufacturing of a previous movie.
“These allegations are extraordinarily critical. Mr. Rourke adamantly denies any intentional misconduct. He has not been contacted beforehand with any claims of this nature and was unaware of any discomfort expressed by Ms. Thorne on the time.
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“Out of respect for all events concerned and in mild of the gravity of the claims, Mr. Rourke will chorus from commenting additional right now. He’s ready to cooperate absolutely with any applicable inquiry,” the assertion added. “We lengthen our help to all professionals who need to really feel protected and revered of their office.”
Thorne’s representatives didn’t instantly reply to Fox Information Digital’s request for remark.
Bella Thorne mentioned Rourke is a “gross” individual. (Matt Winkelmeyer)
Earlier this week, Rourke obtained a proper warning on U.Okay.’s “Celeb Large Brother” after the producers mentioned feedback he made to fellow contestant Siwa have been “offensive and unacceptable.”
Siwa, a 21-year-old dancer and actress, revealed to Rourke she is a lesbian after he requested her if she likes “boys or women” after they met on the present.
Mickey Rourke was accused of utilizing a homophobic slur with JoJo Siwa on the U.Okay.’s “Celeb Large Brother.” (Paul Archuleta/Getty Photographs; Monica Schipper/WireImage)
“I might inform,” he answered.
Later, whereas the solid frolicked in the home’s yard, Rourke advised Siwa, “If I keep longer than 4 days, you gained’t be homosexual anymore.”
“I can assure you I’ll nonetheless be homosexual, and I’ll nonetheless be in a really glad relationship,” she answered with amusing.
JoJo Siwa revealed to “Celeb Large Brother” castmate Mickey Rourke that she is homosexual. (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
Rourke then joked that he would possibly tie her up, and Siwa jokingly “dared” him to strive, saying he’d be the one to finish up getting tied up.
After a couple of minutes, Rourke then advised a number of the different solid members he deliberate to “vote the lesbian out.”
“That’s homophobic, if that’s your reasoning,” Siwa shouted after overhearing the dialog.
Rourke then yelled a homophobic slur after asking a number of the castmates about Siwa. They referred to as her a “beautiful girl.”
Rourke apologized to Siwa after the incident. (BG002/Bauer-Griffin/GC Photographs)
“I would like a fag,” he mentioned, so Siwa might hear from throughout the yard. “I’m not speaking to you,” he added, pointing to her.
Fag is utilized by the British as a slang time period for cigarettes, not a homophobic slur.
“You’ll be able to’t say that, Mickey,” British TV host Chris Hughes advised “The Wrestler” star, who claimed he was “speaking a few cigarette.”
Rourke apologized to Siwa after the incident. (Tommaso Boddi/Selection by way of Getty Photographs)
After Rourke went again inside the home, Hughes remarked that “he is simply from a special planet.”
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Siwa then rapidly thanked Hughes for defending her through the dialog with Rourke regardless of not understanding her earlier than she began crying, and he mentioned it was a matter of “proper and incorrect.”
Instantly after, Rourke was referred to as to the present’s Diary Room, the place solid members make video confessions in regards to the present and might speak to Large Brother, and he obtained an official warning.
Mickey Rourke mentioned he has a “unhealthy behavior of getting a brief fuse.” (Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)
Rourke advised Siwa he wished to “apologize. I simply have a nasty behavior of getting a brief fuse. I don’t imply nothing by it.”
The pair shook arms, and Siwa advised him, “Thanks, I recognize your apology.”
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Fox Information Digital’s Brie Stimson contributed to this report.
