Simon Baker looked dejected as he was seen for the first time since being charged with two drink-driving 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, cut a casual figure in a blue sweater and baggy jeans, which he paired with brown sandals.
The Mentalist actor framed his face with a pair of tinted sunglasses and was seen texting as he left during the low-key outing.
It was the first time the Hollywood star had been seen out and about since she was charged with two drink-driving offences.
Baker faces charges including attempting to drive under the influence of alcohol and operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
He was granted unconditional bail and will appear in Mullumbimby Local Court in northern New South Wales on 4 September.
The Devil Wears Prada star has frequently been photographed driving a Tesla around Byron Bay.
Simon Baker looked dejected as he was seen for the first time since being charged with drink driving.
The Boy Swallows Universe star, 55, kept a low profile as he left a warehouse in Alexandria, Sydney, on Friday.
He is best recognized for his portrayal of Patrick Jane in The Mentalist from 2008 to 2015, which earned him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2013.
He also came close to winning a Logie Award on Sunday for his starring role in Netflix’s adaptation of Australian author Trent Dalton’s Boy Swallows Universe.
Although he was absent from the ceremony, Baker was nominated for the Silver Logie Award for Best Leading Actor in a Drama.
However, he was beaten 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 Hugo Weaving from Love Me, Total Control and Rob Collins from RFDS and Sam Reid from The Newsreader.
Cameron played lead character Eli Bell in the seven-part Netflix series, based on Trent Dalton’s popular novel about a Brisbane family torn apart by a drug lord.
Boy Swallows Universe swept the night, taking home an impressive five awards in a landslide victory, beating out all other Australian productions.
Baker, who is due to appear in court in less than two weeks, cut a casual figure in a blue jumper and baggy jeans, which he paired with brown sandals.
The Mentalist actor framed his face with a pair of tinted sunglasses and was seen texting as he left during the low-key outing.
Baker faces charges including attempting to drive under the influence and operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
He was granted unconditional bail and will appear in Mullumbimby Local Court in northern New South Wales on 4 September.
Baker is best known for his portrayal of Patrick Jane on The Mentalist from 2008 to 2015, which earned him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2013.
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 took home the award for Best Miniseries.
Baker, who played Robert Bell in the Netflix hit, was previously married to Rebecca Rigg, but they confirmed their split in 2021 after 29 years of marriage.
The couple are believed to have quietly split 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 Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, having spent much of his youth at Lennox Head.
Following his marriage breakup, he briefly dated Byron Bay sportswear designer Laura May Gibbs.
