Robert Irwin and Girlfriend Rorie Buckey Make Red Carpet Debut

Robert Irwin took his relationship with girlfriend Rorie Buckey to the following stage by stepping out for his or her first pink carpet look as a pair.

The twosome packed on the PDA whereas attending the Sydney premiere of Mission Not possible: Useless Reckoning Half 1 on Monday, July 3.

Irwin, 19, wore an all-black swimsuit with a black costume shirt that matched his date’s attractive apparel. Buckey, additionally 19, opted for a one-shoulder black down with cut-out detailing on the waist. She topped off the look with a easy silver necklace and some rings on each fingers.

The couple have been noticed laughing on the pink carpet and cuddling up collectively earlier than going into the theater. In a single picture, Irwin held onto Buckey’s hand as she appeared up at him lovingly.

The zookeeper — who’s the son of the late Steve Irwin and Terri Irwin — was first linked to Buckey in November 2022 after they have been seen on a date in Brisbane, Australia. The duo reportedly loved burgers from Grill’d and watched the sundown. (Steve, who was generally known as the “Crocodile Hunter,” died in September 2006 after being stung by a stingray.)

Robert Irwin and Girlfriend Rorie Buckey Cuddle Up During Red Carpet Debut at Mission Impossible Premiere

Rorie Buckley and Robert Irwin.
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The next month, Buckey was photographed attending Robert’s birthday celebration on the Australia Zoo, the place he works alongside his mother, 58, and sister Bindi Irwin. Robert has since had a long-distance relationship with Buckey, who resides in Perth, Australia, whereas the Crikey! It’s the Irwins alum lives on the other aspect of the nation in Queensland.

Regardless of the bodily separation, Robert has continued to make an effort along with his girlfriend, who is likely one of the late Heath Ledger’s nieces. Rorie’s mom, Kate Ledger, is likely one of the 10 Issues I Hate About You actor’s sisters. Rorie additionally has a twin sister named Scarlett. (Heath died in January 2008 following an overdose.)

In April, Robert was noticed packing on the PDA with Rorie on the Perth airport forward of Easter weekend. Rorie was photographed on April 6 giving her boyfriend a protracted hug after he got here off the aircraft, in accordance with footage obtained by the Every day Mail. The pair have been all smiles as they walked to satisfy Rorie’s household who have been ready within the automobile.

Though Robert and Rorie have saved their romance off of social media — neither of them have publicly confirmed the connection — Robert has given followers a glimpse of his household life.

Following the start of his first niece, Grace, in March 2021, Robert gushed over being an uncle by way of Instagram. “Let the uncle adventures start! Love you a lot, Grace ❤️ This infant picked the 2 finest dad and mom in your entire world,” he wrote on the time, exhibiting love for his sister’s firstborn. “Probably the most unimaginable, caring and robust Mum… and the funnest, coolest and kindest Dad. Love you three a lot — I can’t await this thrilling journey forward!”

Final month, Robert shared a sequence of black-and-white images with Grace, now 2, on social media. “My favorite moments,” he captioned the candy snaps.