Simon Baker made a very suave arrival to a local court in Byron Bay on Wednesday as he faces sentencing for drink-driving.
The Australian actor, 55, arrived at Mullumbimby Local Court for sentencing after pleading guilty to driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
He looked every inch the Hollywood star as he made a very dapper appearance in a smart olive suit, which he styled with a crisp white shirt and a black tie.
The Mentalist star completed his formalwear look with a pair of smart brown boots as he was approached by the media upon his arrival at the court.
Baker, globally recognised for his role in The Devil Wears Prada, shielded his eyes with a pair of tinted glasses as he entered the courthouse.
Simon Baker made a very suave arrival to a local court in Byron Bay on Wednesday as he faces sentencing for multiple drink-driving charges
He looked every inch the Hollywood star as he made a very dapper appearance in a smart olive suit, which he styled with a crisp white shirt and a black tie
Earlier this month, Baker – who is fresh of his awards success with Boy Swallows Universe – pleaded guilty to driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
He was excused from facing Mullumbimby Local Court in person on Wednesday morning, with his lawyer appearing on his behalf.
Court documents showed a guilty plea was entered for the first offence of driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
Meanwhile, prosecutors withdrew a lesser count of attempting to drive under the influence of alcohol.
He was busted on Booyung Rd in Nashua, about 30km from Byron Bay, early in the morning on July 20, and was charged by NSW Police last month.
It’s understood Baker splits his time between Tamarama in Sydney’s affluent eastern suburbs and a country property in Nashua, between Lismore and Byron Bay.
The Devil Wears Prada star has frequently been photographed driving around Byron Bay in a 2020 Tesla Model 3.
His sentencing comes off the back of his success at the 2024 Logies Award, where he nabbed a nomination for his role in Netflix hit Boy Swallows Universe.
He was absent from the prestigious ceremony and it was ultimately his co-star Felix Cameron, 15, who took home the Silver Logie for best lead actor in a drama.
Baker also nabbed himself an impressive 11 other award nominations for his leading role as Robert Bell in the adaptation of Trent Dalton’s semi-autobiographical book.
Baker has also earned himself a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his portrayal of Patrick Jane in The Mentalist between 2008 and 2015.
Baker 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.
