Simon Baker is packing in some father-daughter bonding time while visiting New York City.
The Mentalist star, 55, was spotted walking the streets of Manhattan on Wednesday with his lookalike actress daughter Stella, 31, who resides in the Big Apple.
The Australian actor looked every inch the cool dad, rocking a button-up shirt, blue jeans, brown suede shoes and a fitted black suede jacket, finished off with a pair of Ray-Bans.
His daughter, who stars in the series The Republic of Sarah, looked trendy while fending off the winter chill in a black sweater layered over a white T-shirt.
She paired the ensemble with blue jeans, black ankle boots and a charcoal-coloured, linen jacket.
The pair matched each other’s windswept aesthetic while exploring the city together.
Simon Baker is packing in some father-daughter bonding time while visiting New York City
The Mentalist star, 55, was spotted walking the streets of Manhattan on Wednesday with his lookalike actress daughter Stella, 31, who resides in the Big Apple
Stella chose to follow in her father’s footsteps and pursue acting, something her father warned her about while also encouraging her to take the leap.
‘I remember my dad saying to me, “If you’re happy to do theatre for no money for the rest of your life — because that’s what most actors end up doing — great, and we totally support you, and if you get lucky, you get lucky”,’ she told 9Entertainment.
‘So far I have been lucky, but I would be happy to do anything because I just love it.’
Simon has previously gushed over Stella and his two sons Claude and Harry, saying his children are his ‘pride and joy.’
The Devil Wears Prada star married Rebecca Rigg, Stella’s mother, in 1998 before separating in 2022.
Speaking to GQ magazine, the actor, who was 24 when Stella was born, said that his wife and family were the secret to his success in La La Land.
‘When we arrived [in the US], I had a child and responsibilities. As a result, I viewed the concept of success as being able to provide for my family,’ he told GQ Australia in 2015.
‘To achieve this, I had to deliver consistent performances, be professional on and off set… my circumstances have never allowed me to be selfish and that’s contributed to the success we’ve had in America.’
Earlier this week, Simon was spotted exploring the Big Apple with his much-younger girlfriend Bridgette Clark
Earlier this week, Simon was spotted exploring the Big Apple with his much-younger girlfriend Bridgette Clark.
The pair were pictured holding hands as they took in the sights of New York City last Thursday.
The LA Confidential alum was rugged up against what appeared to be a chilly day, as was his partner who is 25 years his junior.
Daily Mail Australia revealed in September last year that Simon had rekindled his romance with Bridgette, after the couple took a brief break from their relationship.
The north Bondi local is several months younger than Baker’s daughter, Stella, who turned 31 in August.
The blonde originally hails from Melbourne and is a popular fashion and lifestyle photographer.
She is also the co-founder and creative director of Terry, a resort-wear label inspired by ‘European summers and 70s poolside attire’.
She has been dating the actor – who most recently starred in the hit Netflix drama Boy Swallows Universe – on and off for the last two years.
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