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May 11, 2020 · How boxing injuries, plastic surgery and personal conflicts transformed the former Hollywood star from a handsome heartthrob to a living metaphor for the industry. See photos of Rourke before and after his physical and career decline.
- What Happened to Mickey Rourke's face?
- Mickey Rourke's Plastic Surgery History
- Doctor Explains How Plastic Surgery Changed Mickey Rourke's Face
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Mickey Rourke's boxing career is to blame for his facial changes
In the early '80s, back in his early days in Hollywood, Rourke was known as one of the prettiest boys in Hollywood. He was often compared to the likes of Marlon Brando and James Dean. However, that reputation didn't last long. Throughout that decade, the Diner actor would always talk about his issues with fame and how he hated the industry. "You go through the motions of feeling it but you know the studio owns your ass, the public owns your ass," he said in an interview in 1992. "So over a pe...
Mickey Rourke had to get plastic surgery to fix broken bones and remove a mass due to boxing
In 2009, Rourke confessed to Daily Mail that he'd had a total of six surgeries in his life. "I had my nose broken twice. I had five operations on my nose and one on a smashed cheekbone," he shared. But in 2019, it seemed like the actor had gotten more work done on his face. That year, he stunned fans when he looked "unrecognizable" on Good Morning Britain for an interview with Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid. "#GMB who even was that? He didn't look anything like Mickey Rourke," said a Twitter...
Between surgery and fillers being "botched" or "overdone" Mickey Rourke's face no longer looks natural
Aesthetic doctor and hair transplant surgeon Hala Elgmati talked to Mirrorabout the possible causes of Rourke's odd-looking face. "Looking back to when Mickey was a fresh-faced 19-year-old, he was so handsome. Even up until his forties, with a little sign of aging, he looked masculine and attractive," she said. "But the work Mickey has done has negatively affected his facial proportions, to the point where it’s now quite jarring to the human eye." The doctor added that the work on The Wrestle...
Mickey Rourke's face has changed dramatically over the years due to boxing injuries, multiple plastic surgeries, and overdone Botox. Learn about his tragic story and see his before and after photos.
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Sep 19, 2022 · The actor, who was a heartthrob in the 1980s and a boxer in the 1990s, has changed his face with plastic surgery and rejected many hit roles. Read his story of talent, rebellion and regret in this article.
Nov 4, 2023 · See how the actor's appearance changed over the years due to boxing injuries, plastic surgery, and personal struggles. Learn about his roles, relationships, and challenges in Hollywood.
Dec 29, 2020 · Mickey Rourke was once known as the face of smoulder in Hollywood, and his good looks helped him gain tons of roles. But as the years went on, Rourke's face changed for the worst. And he...
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Jul 12, 2016 · After landing a slew of acting roles throughout the 1980s, Mickey decided to step away from Hollywood and go back to his first love - boxing.
Aug 18, 2021 · Here is a full timeline of what happened to Mickey Rourke's face: Boxing Took a Toll on His Face and Body. After establishing himself as an actor in the industry, Rourke decided to pursue his boxing career in 1991 because he felt that he had no respect for himself as an actor.
