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Metro
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Tom Cruise praises Mickey Rourke after CBB star slammed him as 'irrelevant'
Tom Cruise has praised Mickey Rourke as a 'brilliant' actor after the controversial Celebrity Big Brother star infamously slammed the Hollywood icon as 'irrelevant'. During an appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored in July 2022, Rourke made headlines for accusing Cruise of 'doing the same effing part for 35 years', adding that he had 'no respect for that'. When Morgan then pressed the actor and former professional boxer on whether he thought Cruise was a good actor or not, the past Oscar nominee announced Cruise was 'irrelevant in my world'. But there appear to be no hard feelings on the part of Cruise, who appeared at BFI Southbank on Sunday for a special in conversation event to celebrate his career and new release, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, ahead of being given the organisation's highest honour, the BFI Fellowship. The Top Gun actor and producer, 62, reflected on the busy start to his career, which saw interest 'happen fast' after the release of just his second credited role, in 1981 military cadet drama Taps. However, he told host Edith Bowman that his 'opportunities grew' after his breakout role in Risky Business two years later, which he chose over working with Francis Ford Coppola a second time on Rumble Fish – a movie in which Rourke ended up starring alongside Matt Dillon and Dennis Hopper. Reflecting on the whirlwind of his career during the early 80s, Cruise told the audience – including Metro – that he had undertaken workshop-style auditions and rehearsals for Coppola to work on their collaboration, The Outsiders. And this is where Cruise remembers crossing paths with Rourke, now 72, and being impressed – even a little starstruck – by the older actor. 'We all rehearsed, and it was an amazing experience – here we are, two generations of actors and actresses are all doing workshops together, and it's an audition process. So I saw all of these incredible young actors,' Cruise recalled. 'Mickey Rourke came in. He was older than us, he was like 26, and he was, like, Mickey Rourke ! You know, Body Heat – and just a brilliant actor. Yeah, he was amazing,' the Mission: Impossible star enthused over his fellow actor. Rourke impressed in small roles in Heaven's Gate (1980) and 1981's Body Heat, where he played a bombmaker, before winning acclaim for Diner in 1982 and bagging his first leading role in Coppola's Rumble Fish. He didn't end up co-starring with Cruise, though, who opted to do Risky Business instead, but shared that he was still grateful to have worked with Megalopolis filmmaker Coppola so early in his career. 'I saw Francis recently again, and I – again – thanked him for that opportunity,' he added. Elsewhere, Cruise also shared that he has been 'global' in his moviemaking approach for over 40 years – desperate to travel and work around the world. 'At that time, Hollywood was very Hollywood. It was about America, and I was very much about global – and I wanted to go to these places, you know, I wanted to work there, so I wanted to be there and watch these movies,' he explained. He then spoke about bringing the 'Hollywood culture' to Europe and the rest of the world with red carpet premieres, a concept which predates him by decades – but with which he is credited with popularising it around the world. His BFI Fellowship recognises Cruise's long and varied career – including films like Jerry Maguire, A Few Good Men, Rain Man and The Edge of Tomorrow – as well as his 'huge contribution to the UK film industry as a producer'. Cruise has produced most of his recent Mission: Impossible movies among other films largely in the UK – but refused to be comment earlier this week on Donald Trump's proposed 100% tariff on non-US movies 'produced in foreign lands'. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Rourke – whose film career stalled in the 90s before a comeback which included Sin City, Iron Man 2 and winning a Bafta and Golden Globe for his turn in 2008's The Wrestler – has recently made headlines for his stint on Celebrity Big Brother. He is currently in his reality TV era – following an appearance in 2020 on The Masked Singer US – having appeared more in indie films and direct-to-video titles in recent years. More Trending The Rainmaker actor was kicked off the show after less than a week – reportedly missing out on his rumoured £500,000 fee – following a series of incidents and warnings. Rourke sparked more than 1,000 Ofcom complaints for his 'unacceptable' behaviour and language, which included displaying 'creepy' behaviour towards host AJ Odudu during the live launch show. He then used a homophobic slur against pop star JoJo Siwa, saying: 'If I stay longer than four days, you won't be gay anymore.' After being given a warning by Big Brother, he was then axed just a day later after his behaviour and language towards Love Island star Chris Hughes during a task were considered to be threatening and physical, though no physical altercation took place. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. 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Scottish Sun
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Watch Celebrity Big Brother's Mickey Rourke forget who housemate is just days after he was axed from ITV show
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MICKEY Rourke appeared to forget who a Celebrity Big Brother housemate is - just days after being axed from the ITV show. The Hollywood legend's controversial antics in the house led to an early exit. 4 Axed CBB star Mickey Rourke seemed to forget who a fellow housemate is Credit: Rex 4 The Hollywood legend has returned to the US after his ITV stint Credit: Instagram 4 Controversial behaviour in the house led to an early exit for Mickey Credit: Instagram Having landed back in LA, a content creator queried Mickey, 72, about his time in Celebrity Big Brother. They asked him, among other questions: "What would you say to JoJo Siwa? Do you have any comments for JoJo?" Looking perplexed, Mickey replied by asking: "Who's that?" "She was on the show with you - JoJo Siwa", the content creator reminded him. Viewers previously watched on as now-axed Mickey came under fire when he directed offensive slurs at US singer JoJo Siwa, who is a lesbian. Mickey's bad behaviour continued and he was booted off the ITV show for using threatening language, as well as making an inappropriate sexual remark. JoJo's mum weighed into Mickey's actions which lead to his departure. Taking to social media, Dance Moms star Jessalynn Siwa wrote: "To be honest, this is exactly what I was afraid of, something physical. "I know some people think he was making good TV and will be sad he is gone but it's not worth it for ones in the room with him." The Sun revealed ITV bosses slashed Mickey's £500,000 show fee after he repeatedly caused chaos in the house. Chris Hughes' brother breaks silence on brutal Mickey Rourke clash that saw actor booted out the CBB house He joins stars including Roxanne Pallett and Jeremy Jackson who had their big-money fees slashed after being axed. A source said: 'Mickey won't be receiving all his money from ITV. 'If a celebrity gets removed from the house, they don't get the full fee. Mickey Rourke's Career Timeline 1970s: Early career Mickey Rourke began his acting journey in 1971 after studying at the prestigious Actors Studio in New York, under the tutelage of Lee Strasberg. He appeared in minor roles in television shows and films to gain experience. 1978: Made his film debut with a small role in the Steven Spielberg-directed comedy-drama 1941. 1980s: Breakthrough and stardom 1981: Achieved recognition with his role as the arsonist Teddy Lewis in Body Heat, a neo-noir thriller starring William Hurt and Kathleen Turner. 1982: Delivered a critically acclaimed performance in Barry Levinson's Diner, showcasing his talent and earning attention as a rising star. 1983: Played a memorable role in Rumble Fish, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, alongside Matt Dillon, Diane Lane, and Dennis Hopper. 1986: Starred in 9½ Weeks, a provocative romantic drama opposite Kim Basinger. The film became a cult classic, cementing his status as a Hollywood leading man. 1987: Gave a standout performance in Angel Heart, a psychological thriller directed by Alan Parker, co-starring Robert De Niro and Lisa Bonet. 1990s: Career decline and transition to boxing 1991: Mickey shifted focus from acting to professional boxing, citing dissatisfaction with Hollywood and the roles he was being offered. He competed in several matches and sustained injuries during his career in the ring leading which led to an addiction to plastic surgery. Throughout the 1990s, Rourke's film appearances were sporadic and mostly in lesser-known or poorly received productions. 2000s: Career comeback 2000: Returned to the screen in supporting roles, including in The Pledge, directed by Sean Penn, and Get Carter alongside Sylvester Stallone. 2005: Achieved a major career revival with his performance as Marv in Sin City, a visually striking neo-noir film directed by Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller. 2008: Delivered an award-winning performance in The Wrestler, directed by Darren Aronofsky. Rourke played Randy "The Ram" Robinson, a washed-up professional wrestler seeking redemption. The role earned him a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. 2010s: Continued success 2010: Portrayed the villain Ivan Vanko/Whiplash in Iron Man 2, starring alongside Robert Downey Jr. 2011: Appeared in Immortals, a fantasy-action film directed by Tarsem Singh. Throughout the decade, Rourke continued acting in smaller films and projects, maintaining a presence in Hollywood while occasionally taking on eccentric or offbeat roles. "It's as simple as that and they will be discussing that with him. 'Mickey was ready to leave the house and it ended up feeling like a mutual decision between him and ITV in the end. "It was getting too much.' Celebrity Big Brother airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
The Sun
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Watch Celebrity Big Brother's Mickey Rourke forget who housemate is just days after he was axed from ITV show
MICKEY Rourke appeared to forget who a Celebrity Big Brother housemate is - just days after being axed from the ITV show. The Hollywood legend's controversial antics in the house led to an early exit. 4 4 4 Having landed back in LA, a content creator queried Mickey, 72, about his time in Celebrity Big Brother. They asked him, among other questions: "What would you say to JoJo Siwa? Do you have any comments for JoJo?" Looking perplexed, Mickey replied by asking: "Who's that?" "She was on the show with you - JoJo Siwa", the content creator reminded him. Viewers previously watched on as now-axed Mickey came under fire when he directed offensive slurs at US singer JoJo Siwa, who is a lesbian. JoJo's mum weighed into Mickey's actions which lead to his departure. Taking to social media, Dance Moms star Jessalynn Siwa wrote: "To be honest, this is exactly what I was afraid of, something physical. "I know some people think he was making good TV and will be sad he is gone but it's not worth it for ones in the room with him." The Sun revealed ITV bosses slashed Mickey's £500,000 show fee after he repeatedly caused chaos in the house. He joins stars including Roxanne Pallett and Jeremy Jackson who had their big-money fees slashed after being axed. A source said: ' Mickey won't be receiving all his money from ITV. 'If a celebrity gets removed from the house, they don't get the full fee. Mickey Rourke's Career Timeline 1970s: Early career Mickey Rourke began his acting journey in 1971 after studying at the prestigious Actors Studio in New York, under the tutelage of Lee Strasberg. He appeared in minor roles in television shows and films to gain experience. 1978: Made his film debut with a small role in the Steven Spielberg-directed comedy-drama 1941. 1980s: Breakthrough and stardom 1981: Achieved recognition with his role as the arsonist Teddy Lewis in Body Heat, a neo-noir thriller starring William Hurt and Kathleen Turner. 1982: Delivered a critically acclaimed performance in Barry Levinson's Diner, showcasing his talent and earning attention as a rising star. 1983: Played a memorable role in Rumble Fish, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, alongside Matt Dillon, Diane Lane, and Dennis Hopper. 1986: Starred in 9½ Weeks, a provocative romantic drama opposite Kim Basinger. The film became a cult classic, cementing his status as a Hollywood leading man. 1987: Gave a standout performance in Angel Heart, a psychological thriller directed by Alan Parker, co-starring Robert De Niro and Lisa Bonet. 1990s: Career decline and transition to boxing 1991: Mickey shifted focus from acting to professional boxing, citing dissatisfaction with Hollywood and the roles he was being offered. He competed in several matches and sustained injuries during his career in the ring leading which led to an addiction to plastic surgery. Throughout the 1990s, Rourke's film appearances were sporadic and mostly in lesser-known or poorly received productions. 2000s: Career comeback 2000: Returned to the screen in supporting roles, including in The Pledge, directed by Sean Penn, and Get Carter alongside Sylvester Stallone. 2005: Achieved a major career revival with his performance as Marv in Sin City, a visually striking neo-noir film directed by Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller. 2008: Delivered an award-winning performance in The Wrestler, directed by Darren Aronofsky. Rourke played Randy "The Ram" Robinson, a washed-up professional wrestler seeking redemption. The role earned him a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. 2010s: Continued success 2010: Portrayed the villain Ivan Vanko/Whiplash in Iron Man 2, starring alongside Robert Downey Jr. 2011: Appeared in Immortals, a fantasy-action film directed by Tarsem Singh. Throughout the decade, Rourke continued acting in smaller films and projects, maintaining a presence in Hollywood while occasionally taking on eccentric or offbeat roles. "It's as simple as that and they will be discussing that with him. 'Mickey was ready to leave the house and it ended up feeling like a mutual decision between him and ITV in the end. "It was getting too much.' 4
The Irish Sun
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Watch Celebrity Big Brother's Mickey Rourke forget who housemate is just days after he was axed from ITV show
MICKEY Rourke appeared to forget who a Celebrity Big Brother housemate is - just days after being axed from the ITV show. The Hollywood legend's controversial antics in the house . 4 Axed CBB star Mickey Rourke seemed to forget who a fellow housemate is Credit: Rex 4 The Hollywood legend has returned to the US after his ITV stint Credit: Instagram 4 Controversial behaviour in the house led to an early exit for Mickey Credit: Instagram Having landed back in LA, a content creator queried Mickey, 72, about his time in Celebrity Big Brother. They asked him, among other questions: "What would you say to Looking perplexed, Mickey replied by asking: "Who's that?" "She was on the show with you - JoJo Siwa", the content creator reminded him. Read more on Mickey Rourke Viewers previously watched on as now-axed Mickey came under fire when at US singer , who is a lesbian. Mickey's bad behaviour continued and he was JoJo's mum Taking to social media, Dance Moms star Jessalynn Siwa wrote: "To be honest, this is exactly what I was afraid of, something physical. Most read in Reality "I know some people think he was making good TV and will be sad he is gone but it's not worth it for ones in the room with him." The Sun revealed after he repeatedly caused chaos in the house. Chris Hughes' brother breaks silence on brutal Mickey Rourke clash that saw actor booted out the CBB house He joins stars including Roxanne Pallett and Jeremy Jackson who had their big-money fees slashed after being axed. A source said: 'Mickey won't be receiving all his money from ITV . 'If a celebrity gets removed from the house, they don't get the full fee. Mickey Rourke's Career Timeline 1970s: Early career Mickey Rourke began his acting journey in 1971 after studying at the prestigious Actors Studio in New York, under the tutelage of Lee Strasberg. He appeared in minor roles in television shows and films to gain experience. 1978: Made his film debut with a small role in the Steven Spielberg-directed comedy-drama 1941. 1980s: Breakthrough and stardom 1981: Achieved recognition with his role as the arsonist Teddy Lewis in Body Heat, a neo-noir thriller starring William Hurt and Kathleen Turner. 1982: Delivered a critically acclaimed performance in Barry Levinson's Diner, showcasing his talent and earning attention as a rising star. 1983: Played a memorable role in Rumble Fish, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, alongside Matt Dillon, Diane Lane, and Dennis Hopper. 1986: Starred in 9½ Weeks, a provocative romantic drama opposite Kim Basinger. The film became a cult classic, cementing his status as a Hollywood leading man. 1987: Gave a standout performance in Angel Heart, a psychological thriller directed by Alan Parker, co-starring Robert De Niro and Lisa Bonet. 1990s: Career decline and transition to boxing 1991: Mickey shifted focus from acting to professional boxing, citing dissatisfaction with Hollywood and the roles he was being offered. He competed in several matches and sustained injuries during his career in the ring leading which led to an addiction to plastic surgery. Throughout the 1990s, Rourke's film appearances were sporadic and mostly in lesser-known or poorly received productions. 2000s: Career comeback 2000: Returned to the screen in supporting roles, including in The Pledge, directed by Sean Penn, and Get Carter alongside Sylvester Stallone. 2005: Achieved a major career revival with his performance as Marv in Sin City, a visually striking neo-noir film directed by Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller. 2008: Delivered an award-winning performance in The Wrestler, directed by Darren Aronofsky. Rourke played Randy "The Ram" Robinson, a washed-up professional wrestler seeking redemption. The role earned him a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. 2010s: Continued success 2010: Portrayed the villain Ivan Vanko/Whiplash in Iron Man 2, starring alongside Robert Downey Jr. 2011: Appeared in Immortals, a fantasy-action film directed by Tarsem Singh. Throughout the decade, Rourke continued acting in smaller films and projects, maintaining a presence in Hollywood while occasionally taking on eccentric or offbeat roles. "It's as simple as that and they will be discussing that with him. 'Mickey was ready to leave the house and it ended up feeling like a mutual decision between him and ITV in the end. "It was getting too much.' Celebrity Big Brother airs on ITV1 and ITVX. 4 The Sun revealed his £500k show fee had been slashed Credit: Rex
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Celebrity Big Brother's Mickey Rourke slammed for 'inappropriate' on-air moment with AJ Odudu
Mickey Rourke is facing backlash after making what many viewers called inappropriate physical advances towards Celebrity Big Brother host AJ Odudu during Monday night's live launch show. The 72-year-old Hollywood actor, known for his roles in Sin City, The Wrestler, and Body Heat, was the final housemate to enter the ITV reality series — reportedly for a £500,000 fee. But his arrival caused a stir before he even stepped through the door. After being introduced by co-host Will Best, Rourke approached Odudu on stage and grabbed her around the waist, spinning her in a circle. He then pulled her in close, with Odudu appearing visibly surprised. 'You're very flirtatious,' she said, as Rourke continued to hold her. He appeared to look her up and down, complimenting her appearance and leaning back to glance at her bum. Trying to stay professional, Odudu told him: 'Stop looking at me! It's time for you to get inside the house.' She then physically turned him around by the shoulders and guided him towards the entrance. But as Rourke paused to wave at the crowd, he attempted to drag Odudu into the house with him, prompting co-host Best to intervene and say: 'Don't take AJ with you!' It was later brought up on Big Brother: Late & Live, with guest Alan Carr joking, 'Can we talk about Mickey Rourke looking at you? Wow his eyes. 'Find someone who looks at you like Mickey Rourke looks at you. His tongue was hanging out!' Odudu responded lightheartedly, saying: 'You can't afford these feathers, Mickey!' Got to feel for AJ there, getting harassed live on tele trying to stay professional… Mickey first out hopefully #CBBUK — Matty noble (@mattynoble1106) April 7, 2025 I put money on mickey rourke getting kicked out within the next few days. How he treated AJ was totally unacceptable 🤢 #CBBUK — Laura (@LauraMc18) April 7, 2025 But the crowd reaction was less forgiving, with audible boos when the moment was mentioned. The incident also didn't go unnoticed by the audience or ITV viewers who took to X, formerly Twitter to comment on his 'creepy' behaviour. One wrote: 'Got to feel for AJ there, getting harassed live on tele trying to stay professional… Mickey first out hopefully.' 'I put money on Mickey Rourke getting kicked out within the next few days. How he treated AJ was totally unacceptable,' another claimed. A third added: 'Everyone's joking about Mickey Rourke, and I get why, but I want to be serious for a second. 'No female TV presenter should be made to feel like AJ just did. He shouldn't have been allowed on this show if he can't control himself around women. I hated that ngl.' Another viewer shared: 'Someone get some security for AJ from Mickey Rourke because what the hell was that????' Others called his actions 'harassment', with one writing: ' Watching Mickey Rourke basically harass AJ is the most uncomfortable thing I've seen.' The Standard have contacted ITV for comment.
