If nothing else in this world, we can always count on actors coming out of the woodwork to promote their movies. The best example, of course, comes in the form of Tom Cruise and his rollercoaster of public insanity. But, let’s not forget the other stars who turn what should be tame publicity tours into controversy.
In the upcoming issue of Time Out New York, Mickey Rourke – the once attractive actor whose pugilist ways have left his face looking a bit synthetic (see depressing before and after shot) – chats about his upcoming roles in Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker and Killshot. Invariably, the tide turns to Rourke’s more rambunctious ways and the 50-year old actor recalls a particular night when a fan tried to shake his hand. Not the most social man in the world, Rourke withheld his own, sparking a fight.
Rourke recalls:
Then he wants me to shake his hand. I said, “You’re drunk. I’m not gonna to shake your hand.” But he kept pressing the issue…so the waitress tossed him out. He was really, really out of control – some big, fuckin’ obnoxious fag.
Charming, no? Well, it gets better. The reporter inquires, “Fag? That’s harsh, man.”
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Rourke:
I don’t mean fag in a derogatory way – just like the guy was a jerk off. I’m not afraid to say the word fag. I’m not gonna walk on glass just because some dude’s gonna be offended if I use the word fag. I’ve got plenty of gay friends. We toss the word around. If I want to say fag, I’m gonna fuckin’ say it. And if someone has a problem with that, they can kiss my fucking ass!
Of course Rourke didn’t mean to be pejorative – being a jerk off’s a great thing! As for kissing Rourke’s ass, we just brushed our teeth, so we’ll have to pass on that one. Plus, we could never kiss his ass when the phrase “Deformed douche bag,” keeps running through our pretty little heads. It’s just not our style.
David Goulart
What a nice guy, ey? Wow, I remember him in 9 1/2 was it??? He was really sexy….he has really let himself go. I agree with you Queerty, it’s a publicity stunt from a washed up actor.
David Goulart
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Jonathon
Wow… I had no idea that Rourke had gone so far downhill. He used to be so cute!
I guess his looks have caught up with his personality.
Jordy
It’s OK for Mickey to call somebody a fag because he is one. He tried to pick me up at a gay bar in Palm Springs about 15 years ago, he was with a girl but he obviously wanted dick that night. Glad I passed.
Nick
Well, of course Mickey has to say fag as much as possible. He’s got to promote that testosterone-soaked, ultra-masculine image, right?
ggreen
Someone should ask Mickey about his “special relationship†with John Enos III.
FizziekruntNT
WHAT? “Mr. Too Big” Jon Enos III????
pc
in that case, i feel comfortable saying that his plastic surgeries have made his face look EXTREMELY faggoty. what a tool.
jmt
Hmm….odd coming from a guy who likes male”masseurs” and happy endings. (so do i for that matter..but then I’m a fag)
He called my “therapist” in the middle of a session while I was in Toronto and demanded the guy drop what he was doing and come to his hotel.
chris
Dude had REALLY BAD plastic surgery and never has recovered. He’s just an ignorant old drunk.
corena
what happend to rouke’s face, did have a run in with a crack pipe? or an accident?
corena
he was hell of funny as the “cook” in spun. I mean funny!