Being in show business, Hollywood stars are believed to maintain the glam on the screen. And many even go on to opt for different procedures to continue to look stunning for their fans. Robert Downey Jr.’s Marvel co-star Mickey Rourke has also drastically changed since he joined the industry in the early 80s. As he made his debut he was considered one of the most good-looking actors at the time. However, it all changed due to his drinking addiction and boxing career.
After suffering some serious injuries during his boxing matches, he decided to go through surgeries to fix the damage. However, things did not turn out well, as he later admitted the effects of botched surgeries.
Robert Downey Jr’s Co-Star Went Through Several Botched Surgeries
Mickey Rourke starred alongside Robert Downey Jr in the 2010 Marvel film Iron Man 2 as Ivan Vanko, aka Whiplash. And the actor has shown some noticeable changes in his facial looks over the years. During an interview with The Daily Mail, the actor shared that his face suffered a lot of damage due to his boxing career.
After this, he decided to go through plastic surgery to fix the damages. He also shared that his nose was broken twice, and he went through five surgeries for his broken nose and a smashed cheekbone. However, the treatment did not turn out well for him.
A 2015 Page Six report even claimed that the Immortals actor was also planning more surgeries for his nose and dental implants. However, things did not go as planned for the actor, and the reconstructive surgery made things worse for him.
“Most of it was to mend the mess on my face because of the boxing, but I went to the wrong guy to put my face back together,” he shared during the interview. Since his 2014 interview with The Daily Mail, The Wrestler star, who looked tanned and toned at the time, has changed a lot in the following years as well.
Mickey Rourke’s Odd Demands For His Marvel Role
Mickey Rourke joined the cast of the sequel to the highly successful Marvel movie Iron Man. Followed by a fractured career, he was also making his way slowly back in the industry and was even nominated at the 81st Academy Awards for his 2008 feature The Wrestler.
While his performance alongside Robert Downey Jr received praise, he had some odd demands when he was initially offered the role. The actor reportedly was unaware of his character and suggested having a samurai bun, a Russian accent, and a companion bird on the shoulder of his character, Whiplash.
Other than making physical changes in the character, he was also not satisfied with his salary and backed out of the $250,000 payment offer. Later his Iron Man co-star, Downey Jr, allegedly offered him a cut of his own salary to keep in the movie.
Source: The Daily Mail
