Unveiling Robert Irwin's Surprising Red Carpet Debut: All Eyes on His Adorable Girlfriend Rorie Buckey!
Wildlife enthusiast Robert Irwin and Rorie Buckey, niece of late actor Heath Ledger, make a heartwarming red carpet debut at the 'Mission Impossible' premiere, strengthening their rumored relationship since November 2022
Robert Irwin and girlfriend Rorie Buckey made their first official red carpet appearance as a couple, taking their relationship to the next level. They were seen showing affection at the Sydney premiere of Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1 on Monday, July 3.
Irwin, who is 19 years old, looked sharp in an all-black suit paired with a black dress shirt that complemented his date's alluring outfit. Buckey, also 19, chose a one-shoulder black dress with stylish cut-out details at the waist. Completing her look, she wore a subtle silver necklace and adorned her hands with a few rings.
As they made their way onto the red carpet, the couple could be seen giggling and cuddling affectionately. In a heartwarming moment captured in a photo, Irwin held onto Buckey's hand while she gazed up at him with love in her eyes.
The late Steve Irwin and Terri Irwin's son, the zookeeper, sparked dating rumors with Buckey in November 2022 when they were spotted on a romantic outing in Brisbane, Australia. Witnesses say the couple indulged in delicious burgers from Grill'd and relished the breathtaking sunset. (Steve, fondly known as the "Crocodile Hunter," tragically passed away in September 2006 following an unfortunate stingray incident.)
In the following month, Buckey was pictured at Robert's birthday party at Australia Zoo, where he works with his mother and sister, Bindi Irwin. Despite residing in different locations, with Buckey in Perth and the Crikey! It's the Irwins star in Queensland, Robert and Buckey have maintained a long-distance relationship.
Robert has made a continuous effort to maintain his relationship with his girlfriend, who happens to be one of the nieces of the late Heath Ledger. Kate Ledger, one of the sisters of the actor from "10 Things I Hate About You", is the mother of Rorie, who also has a twin sister named Scarlett. Despite their physical distance, their bond remains strong.
In April, Robert and Rorie were seen at the Perth airport, displaying affection towards each other before the Easter weekend. According to pictures obtained by the Daily Mail, Rorie warmly embraced her boyfriend on April 6 upon his arrival. They were seen walking together with joyful expressions, heading towards Rorie's family who awaited them in a car.
Despite keeping their romance private on social media and refraining from publicly confirming their relationship, Robert has given a glimpse into his family life, particularly after the birth of his first niece, Grace, in March 2021. Expressing his excitement as an uncle, he took to Instagram to share his love for Grace, praising his sister as a remarkable and nurturing mother, and his brother-in-law as a fun, caring, and compassionate father. Robert eagerly anticipates the exciting journey ahead for the three of them.
Last month, Robert shared a series of black-and-white photos with Grace, now 2, on social media. “My favourite moments,” he captioned the sweet snaps.
