Kidman 'stalker' ordered to stay away

A man accused of stalking Nicole Kidman was ordered by a US court to stay away from the actress for at least three years.

Matthew Hooker, who has denied stalking Kidman, told reporters outside the court in Santa Monica, California later that he has lost jobs because of the case and plans to appeal against the ruling.

He said Kidman had ruined his life and his chances of seeking the presidency some day.

Superior Court Judge John Reid issued the restraining order, good for at least three years, requiring Hooker to keep at least 250 yards from Kidman, her children and their home, work or schools.

Kidman, who has been promoting her latest film, Moulin Rouge, did not have a comment on the order, her publicist, Catherine Olim, said. Kidman was not in court today.

In a court petition, she claimed Hooker went to her home and sent her letters stating that he would like to tutor her son and daughter.

Kidman and the children’s father, Tom Cruise, split up earlier this year after nearly 10 years of marriage.

Hooker was ‘‘stalking me and my family and I am fearful for our safety and security’’, the actress wrote in court documents filed earlier this month.

‘‘I was attracted to her,’’ Hooker said. ‘‘I wrote her a love poem. I wrote her a letter. I went by her house to ask to take her to the ballet and to take her kids to ice cream. That’s it.

‘‘All I know is, I’ve never been violent. I’ve never been angry, I’ve never harassed anyone,’’ Hooker said. ‘‘I tried to meet a woman and date a woman and that’s all.’’