What specific incidents did Bella Thorne recount about her experiences working with Mickey Rourke on the film Girl? How did Thorne’s experiences on set influence her overall perspective on the film industry? What actions did Mickey Rourke take in response to the allegations made by Thorne? How has Rourke’s behavior been addressed in the context of his participation in Celebrity Big Brother UK? What support did Bella Thorne express for her fellow cast and crew despite her negative experiences with Rourke?
Bella Thorne has taken to social media to detail her experience working with Mickey Rourke on the set of the 2020 film Girl. The former Disney Channel star was reacting to news that Rourke was given a formal warning on Celebrity Big Brother UK after directing homophobic remarks to fellow housemate JoJo Siwa. “This f***ing dude. GROSS,” Thorne posted on her Instagram Stories. “I had to work with this man in a scene where I’m on my knees with my hands zip tied around my back. 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.”
Thorne continued, “I had bruises on my pelvic bone. Working with Mickey was one of the all-time worst experiences of my life working as an actress.” In a second Instagram Story post, Thorne said, “So many gross stories of things he made me go through on that movie, including in his last scene to speed up and rev his engine so he could cover me completely in dirt. [I don’t know] I guess he thought it was funny to humiliate me in front of the entire crew.”
“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, as he shouted crazy demands that he wanted from producers,” Thorne added. “In fact, I had to beg. Alone. In his trailer. Since the movie could not be finished without him. Everyone’s work would’ve just been lost and completely for nothing. I didn’t wanna do it. I was uncomfortable, but I did what I was asked to do…”
A representative for Rourke responded, saying, “We are aware of the deeply troubling 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. He has not been contacted previously with any claims of this nature and was unaware of any discomfort expressed by Ms. Thorne at the time.” The statement continued, “Out of respect for all parties involved and in light of the gravity of the claims, Mr. Rourke will refrain from commenting further at this time. He is prepared to cooperate fully with any appropriate inquiry. We extend our support to all professionals who deserve to feel safe and respected in their workplace.”
Rourke is currently inside the Celebrity Big Brother UK house, where he was recently reprimanded for using a gay slur and making comments about Siwa. “I apologize. I don’t have dishonorable intentions – I’m just talking smack you know. I wasn’t taking it all so serious. I didn’t mean it in any bad intentions and if I did, sorry,” Rourke told Big Brother in the Diary Room after getting a formal warning for his unacceptable behavior. After exiting the Diary Room, Rourke apologized to Siwa directly, telling her, “I want to apologize. I’ve got a habit of having a short fuse. And I don’t mean nothing by it. I do mean it [sorry]. If I didn’t, I wouldn’t say it to you.”
Thorne emphasized her pride in the hard work of her fellow cast and crew, stating, “Also side note: like f*** Mickey – how he acted doesn’t negate the incredible hard work that everybody else put into that movie. Everyone worked HARD literal blood, sweat, and tears to make that vision, and I’m really proud of everyone and the work that was done on that movie.”
So Many Gross Stories of Things He Made Me Go Through
Life can sometimes feel like a carnival ride—with dizzying highs and gut-wrenching lows. Unfortunately, in some relationships, it seems the lows come with grotesque experiences that you wouldn’t willingly choose to endure. These experiences can often overwhelm the great memories, leaving you to sift through the wreckage of once treasured moments. This is the story of a relationship filled with bizarre, uncomfortable, and frankly gross situations—those that make you question your sanity and your judgment.
From the beginning, it was clear that he had a peculiar sense of humor. The first incident that caught me off guard occurred during our second date. He took me to a charming little diner known for its milkshakes. As we sat across from each other, I expected a blissful evening filled with laughter and pleasant banter. Instead, he decided it would be amusing to challenge me to drink a bizarre concoction—an enormous milkshake topped with bacon bits. Despite my hesitation, I obliged, thinking it was just a fun dare. Little did I know, the remnants of that milkshake would come back to haunt me.
That night, I developed a stomachache that knocked the wind out of me. Instead of compassion, he laughed, finding joy in my discomfort. “You did this to yourself,” he quipped, emphasizing the twisted thrill he found in my plight. It didn’t dawn on me then just how much this was a precursor of the kinds of gross and severe situations I would find myself in over the next several months.
As our relationship progressed, so did the bizarre situations. One day, he suggested a camping trip—a great idea in theory, but the execution was nothing short of a horror story. He insisted on bringing only the "essentials," which meant a cooler full of questionable leftovers from his fridge. The first morning, we woke to the smell of what could only be described as something rotten. It turned out to be a mix of expired curry and fish that he deemed “perfect for breakfast.”
Much to my dismay, I spent the morning gagging while he happily gobbled up his foul feast. The sight of him devouring spoiled food was not only nauseating but also a shocking insight into his lack of awareness. It was then I realized I was in a relationship with someone who seemed to relish in their disregard for societal norms regarding food hygiene. This wasn’t just a food choice—it felt like a character trait, one that I would grow to loathe.
It didn’t take long before these incidents began to affect our social life. At parties, I would often hear my friends whispering in shock as he regaled them with tales of his misadventures—stories that crossed the line from funny to cringe-worthy. Once, he introduced me as his “future ex-girlfriend” while recounting a time he made a pet snake eat a rubber chicken. The shock was palpable. My cheeks flushed with embarrassment, and I found myself awkwardly laughing to defuse the situation, but deep down, I wanted to vanish into thin air.
Then there was the time he insisted on taking me to a haunted house that was notorious for its gruesome scares. I had always been a fan of horror. He shattered this illusion completely. Upon arrival, instead of the expected jump scares and psychological thrills, we encountered scenarios filled with grotesque, unhygienic antics—actors smeared with fake blood and goo that looked more like real-life vomit than part of a theatrical production. When a performer accidentally spilled prop guts on my shoes, his laughter rang in my ears, leaving me both appalled and bewildered.
The final straw came during a group outing when we decided to partake in an indoor rock climbing adventure. Despite my fears, I climbed with the determination to prove I could face challenges head-on. As I reached the top, I felt a rush of victory—immediately eclipsed when I saw him at the bottom attempting to create a human pyramid for a Facebook photo. He tumbled, landing on a hastily discarded protein shake container, sending a wave of vile mixture spraying everywhere. My sense of victory was drowned in a pool of embarrassment as I watched a group of strangers recoil in horror, their laughter rising like a flood as he stood in a deluge of sticky protein shake.
Reflecting on these bizarre and gross stories feels like peeling back the layers of a cautionary tale. Every disgusting episode seemed to chip away at my self-esteem, revealing a reality that was tougher to confront than I had expected. Despite the laughter meant to brighten these moments, they often left me feeling more isolated than I could have imagined.
It’s easy to dismiss these stories as mere comical misadventures, but they are reflections of deeper incompatibilities and values within a relationship. Through the absurd, I learned valuable lessons about boundaries, respect, and self-worth. Ultimately, it is through the grossest stories that we uncover the path to healing. Life may be a carnival ride, but it’s crucial to ensure that you’re not being thrown off by the extreme lows while striving to find that joyous peak again.
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