11 things you never knew about Simon Baker
Simon Baker is an actor who is famous now thanks to the TV show “The Mentalist”. But what do you really know about him?
1. One of his dreams is to film with Jean-Paul Belmondo, Catherine Deneuve, and Audrey Tautou.
He has often mentioned his desire to film with these three French celebrities.
2. He’s a sports enthusiast.
He was surfer and water polo player at the national level.
3. He began his acting career in a music video for the Australian group Euphoria.
In the 90s, he appeared in the clip very young and shirtless.
4. He is a big fan of France.
Simon Baker loves spending time in France, and he often vacations in the country. He was thrilled to play the role of a Frenchman in the movie The Devil Wears Prada. He has also said that "Jean-Paul Belmondo" was his idol.
5. He is married and has 3 children.
Simon Baker has been married for a long time to the Australian actress, Rebecca Rigg. He is the father of Stella, Claude, and Harry.
6. Simon Baker is not American, but Australian.
Contrary to what many might think, the actor isn’t American, but Australian.
7. He was the eighth highest paid actor of 2014.
According to Forbes magazine, the actor came in 8th place with $13 million in 2014.
8. He played in the Australian series “Heartbreak High”.
He played the role of Tom Summers in the 90s Australian TV show.
9. Simon Baker was a model in the 80s before becoming an actor.
10. Nicole Kidman and Naomi Watts are the godmothers of two of his children.
Simon Baker is a good friend of the two Australian actresses.
11. He always wanted to be a nurse.
He studied to become a nurse like his older sister. He threw in the towel after three months.
By Straker Julia
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