'The Wrestler' Director Darren Aronofsky On Mickey Rourke: 'I'm Just Very Proud Of Him'

It's been one of the biggest success stories in recent Hollywood memory: former '80s heartthrob Mickey Rourke, beaten down and weathered and having nearly driven himself out of Hollywood, returning under the direction of "Fountain" director Darren Aronofsky to an undisputedly illustrious comeback.

Mickey Rourke's inspirational performance in "The Wrestler" has garnered him near-universal acclaim, and a Golden Globes nomination -- and win -- for Best Actor. But even if he hadn't taken home a statue, just the mere nod from the Hollywood community would've been enough of to signal that Mickey Rourke has returned. Below, listen to Aronofsky's remarks on his star, and then click here to check out all of our red carpet interviews from the 2009 Golden Globes.

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