Simon Baker made a very stylish entrance into a local court in Byron Bay on Wednesday to face sentencing after pleading guilty to a charge of drink driving.
The 55-year-old Australian actor arrived at Mullumbimby Local Court looking dapper in a smart sage-coloured suit which he teamed with a smart white shirt and a dark green tie.
The Mentalist star completed his formal look with a pair of brown boots as he was approached by the media upon his arrival at the court.
Baker, world-renowned for his role in The Devil Wears Prada, shielded his eyes with a pair of sunglasses as he entered the courtroom.
Baker, fresh off awards season success with Boy Swallows Universe, recently pleaded guilty to driving under the influence.
Earlier this month, he was excused from appearing in person at Mullumbimby Local Court, with his lawyer appearing on his behalf to enter his plea.
Court documents showed a guilty plea was entered for first-time driving under the influence of alcohol.
Meanwhile, prosecutors dropped a lesser charge of attempted driving under the influence of alcohol.
Simon Baker made a very stylish arrival at a local court in Byron Bay on Wednesday to face sentencing after pleading guilty to a drink driving charge.
The 55-year-old Australian actor arrived at Mullumbimby Local Court looking dapper in a smart sage green suit which he teamed with a smart white shirt and darker green tie.
He was arrested on Booyung Rd in Nashua, about 30 kilometres from Byron Bay, early on the morning of July 20, and was charged by NSW Police last month.
Baker has frequently been photographed driving around Byron Bay in a 2020 Tesla Model 3.
Baker is known to divide his time between Tamarama in Sydney’s wealthy eastern suburbs and a rural property in Nashua, between Lismore and Byron Bay.
His sentencing follows his success at the 2024 Logie Awards, where he earned a top nomination for his role in Netflix hit Boy Swallows Universe.
He was absent from the prestigious ceremony and it was his 15-year-old co-star Felix Cameron who ultimately won the coveted Silver Logie for Best Leading Actor in a Drama.
Baker earned 11 other nominations at other awards ceremonies for his lead role as Robert Bell in the adaptation of Trent Dalton’s best-selling book.
Simon flashed his signature Hollywood smile as he walked into the courthouse.
The Mentalist star arrived at court with his glamorous lawyer
Baker, world-renowned for his role in The Devil Wears Prada, shielded his eyes with a pair of polarized sunglasses as he entered the courtroom.
He was arrested on Booyung Rd in Nashua, about 30km from Byron Bay, early on the morning of July 20, and was charged by NSW Police last month.
Baker also earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his portrayal of Patrick Jane over seven seasons on The Mentalist from 2008 to 2015.
The role earned him several award nominations, including a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
He also appeared in some classic Australian television shows including Home and Away and Heartbreak High, which earned him the Best New Talent award at the 1993 Logies.
She moved to the United States, where she landed roles in films such as LA Confidential and The Devil Wears Prada, before returning to live in Australia.
In his personal life, Baker was previously married to Rebecca Rigg but they confirmed their separation in 2021 after 29 years of marriage.
Baker has frequently been photographed driving around Byron Bay in a 2020 Tesla Model 3.
His sentencing follows his success at the 2024 Logies Awards, where he earned a nomination for his role in Netflix hit Boy Swallows Universe.
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.
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.
