Bindi Irwin Through the Years: From ‘Jungle Girl’ to Mom

Bindi Irwin resides her finest life. The conservationist has been capturing hearts the world over since she first appeared on TV on the age of two alongside her late father, Steve “The Crocodile Hunter” Irwin.

Bindi went on to land her personal present, Bindi the Jungle Woman, in 2007, across the similar time that she launched her singing profession. The collection additionally featured Bindi’s mom, Terri Irwin, and youthful brother, Robert Irwin.

After Steve’s premature loss of life in 2006, his daughter began following in his footsteps greater than ever earlier than, making appearances on discuss exhibits akin to The Ellen DeGeneres Present, The Late Present With David Letterman and Larry King Reside in an effort to maintain Steve’s legacy and work alive.

“Dad will at all times be my superhero,” Bindi instructed Us Weekly completely in 2018. “He was simply probably the most superb particular person, and everybody knew him as the last word wildlife warrior, however to me he was the most effective dad.”

Bindi added a Daytime Emmy Award to her assortment of accolades in 2008. She continued to seek out success within the TV trade because the years went on, maybe most notably on Dancing With the Stars in 2015. She competed on season 21 with professional companion Derek Hough and in the end took dwelling the coveted mirrorball trophy.

Extra lately, Bindi married her longtime love, Chandler Powell. The couple, who began relationship in 2013, shared the information with followers on social media in March 2020. 4 months later, they introduced that they’re anticipating their first little one.

“I feel Dad actually would’ve liked Chandler,” Bindi instructed Us in September 2019 of her then-fiancé. “Chandler is so form and considerate and there for me and my household, it doesn’t matter what. I feel that’s what’s so particular, is that Chandler, he’s extraordinary as a result of he’s at all times there for me one hundred pc. Whether or not it’s good instances or difficult instances, he’s there to offer me a hug after I want it or a phrase of encouragement after I’m feeling low. It’s actually particular to have somebody who’s at all times in your nook.”

Forward of her toddler’s start, Bindi mirrored on how her father would have “been the most effective grandfather.”

“I at all times joke that if he was nonetheless right here, we’d by no means see our child as a result of he’d take her on every kind of adventures!” the Crikey! It’s the Irwins star instructed The Bump in February 2021. “I wish to make sure that our child woman will get to know my dad and fortunately, we now have many documentaries and pictures we are able to share along with her. I feel she’ll love getting to observe footage of Dad working with every kind of animals and studying about his legacy.”

One month later, Bindi and Powell welcomed their daughter, Grace.

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