Simon Baker looks downcast as he is seen for the first time since being charged with drink driving offences READ MORE: Major blow for one of Australia's most famous actors as he is charged over drink driving offences By Kate Dennett For Daily Mail Australia Published: 01:40, 24 August 2024 | Updated: 01:40, 24 August 2024 e-mail Simon Baker looked downcast as he was seen for the first time since being charged with two drink driving-related offences. The Boy Swallows Universe star, 55, kept a low-profile as he left a warehouse in Alexandria, Sydney , on Friday. Baker, who is due to appear in court in less than two weeks' time, cut a casual figure in a blue jumper and baggy jeans, which he styled with brown sandals.
The Mentalist actor framed his face with a pair of tinted glasses and was seen texting as he stepped out during the low-key outing. It marked the first time the Hollywood A-lister has been seen since being charged with two drink driving-related offences. Baker is facing charges that include attempting to drive while under influence of alcohol , and driving a vehicle under influence of alcohol.
He was granted bail with no conditions and will appear in Mullumbimby Local Court, in northern NSW , on September 4. The Devil Wears Prada star has frequently been photographed driving around Byron Bay in a Tesla . Simon Baker looked downcast as he was seen for the first time since being charged with drink driving offences The Boy Swallows Universe star, 55, kept a low-profile as he left a warehouse in Alexandria, Sydney, on Friday He is well-recognised for his portrayal of Patrick Jane in The Mentalist between 2008 and 2015, which earned him a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2013.
He also narrowly missed out on a Logie Award on Sunday for his leading role in the Netflix adaptation of Australian author Trent Dalton's Boy Swallows Universe. Though he was absent from the ceremony, Baker was nominated for the Silver Logie for best lead actor in a drama. However, he was beat to the gong by his co-star Felix Cameron, 15, who also took home the Graham Kennedy Award for most popular new talent.
Also nominated in the category were Love Me's Hugo Weaving, Total Control and RFDS's Rob Collins and Sam Reid from The Newsreader. Cameron starred as lead character Eli Bell in the seven-part Netflix series, based on the popular novel by Trent Dalton about a Brisbane family torn apart by a drug lord. Boy Swallows Universe cleaned up on the night, taking home an impressive five awards in a landslide victory, beating all other Aussie productions.
Baker, who is due to appear in court in less than two weeks' time, cut a casual figure in a blue jumper and baggy jeans, which he styled with brown sandals The Mentalist actor framed his face with a pair of tinted glasses and was seen texting as he stepped out during the low-key outing Baker is facing charges that include attempting to drive while under influence of alcohol , and driving a vehicle under influence of alcohol He was granted bail with no conditions and will appear in Mullumbimby Local Court, in northern NSW , on September 4 Baker is well-recognised for his portrayal of Patrick Jane in The Mentalist between 2008 and 2015, which earned him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2013 Read More Felix Cameron to become Hollywood's next big thing as Boy Swallows Universe actor, 15, wins Logies Bryan Brown took home the Silver Logie for best supporting actor, while Sophie Wilde won best supporting actress and the series as a whole also nabbed best miniseries. Baker, who played Robert Bell in the Netflix hit, was previously married to Rebecca Rigg but they confirmed their separation in 2021 after 29 years of marriage. It is believed the couple quietly separated in 2020, months before officially confirming the news publicly.
They have three children and own a property together in Nashua, near Byron Bay . Baker has a long history in the NSW northern rivers region, having spent much of his youth in Lennox Head. Following his marriage breakdown, he briefly dated Byron Bay activewear designer Laura May Gibbs.
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