Mickey Rourke Feeds Dog Lucky Spaghetti
The actor shared an Instagram video of himself hand-feeding spaghetti to his dog while the two watched television together.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Dogs
Actor Mickey Rourke, 74, posted a video on Instagram on November 5 showing himself feeding his dog Lucky spaghetti from a bowl, captioned "Lucky ❤️." The pair sat together on a sofa watching television during the feeding.
Why it matters
The post drew attention to a light-hearted moment between a well-known public figure and his pet. It also reflects the broader tendency of celebrities to share personal, everyday content with their audiences.
The video shows Rourke using a fork to wrap spaghetti and feed it to Lucky, and a dropped noodle was also fed to the dog. Rourke, who is 74, won the 2009 Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama for The Wrestler.
The players
Mickey Rourke
American actor best known for his acclaimed role in The Wrestler, for which he won the 2009 Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama.
The details
Rourke fed Lucky from a bowl while the two sat on a sofa watching television. A piece of noodle fell during the feeding and was given to the dog as well. Rourke has previously appeared in a PETA campaign with his Chihuahua, Jaws, promoting spaying and neutering.
Timeline
November 5: Rourke posted the spaghetti-feeding video of Lucky on Instagram.
2009: Rourke thanked his dogs during the Golden Globes, the year he won Best Actor for The Wrestler.
Roadmap
Rourke's prior PETA campaign with his Chihuahua Jaws promoted spaying and neutering, placing this post within a pattern of celebrities using their pets to draw attention to animal-welfare causes. The latest video shifts that focus toward everyday companionship rather than advocacy.
The video illustrates a simple routine that dog owners can consider when sharing meals with their pets. Keeping human food portions small and checking that any table scraps are appropriate for dogs helps protect a pet's health.
The takeaway
Sharing a bite of your own meal can be a bonding moment, but it works best when the food is dog-safe and given in moderation. Rourke's post is a reminder that small, familiar routines often matter most to a pet.
Further reading
For more on everyday life with canine companions, browse our Dogs coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by People.
