Crikey, mate, it’s official!
Robert Irwin and his girlfriend, Rorie Buckey, made their red carpet debut Monday at the Sydney premiere of “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One.”
The pair were not shy about showing their affection for each other, with Irwin, 19, holding Buckey, also 19, around her waist as they posed for photographers at the event.
The wildlife photographer looked handsome in an all-black suit, which complemented the college student’s one-shoulder dress.
Robert is the son of late conservationist Steve “The Crocodile Hunter” Irwin.
Rorie also has a celebrity connection: Her mother, Kate Buckey, is the sister of late actor Heath Ledger.
The young couple have been romantically linked since late last year.
Since Steve tragically died in 2006 at age 44 after a stingray barb pierced his chest, his wife, Terri Irwin, and their two children, Robert and Bindi Irwin, have continued his legacy.
The Irwin family runs Australia Zoo and stars in their own reality series, “Crikey! It’s the Irwins.” The last couple of seasons have also featured 24-year-old Bindi’s husband, Chandler Powell, and their 2-year-old daughter, Grace.
While celebrating his birthday last December, Robert received a special message from his late dad during a video montage that played in front of a crowd at his family’s zoo.
In the clip, Steve spoke about the moment he “saw the light” when his son was born.
The legendary zookeeper also shared that despite “saving wildlife,” he believed he had been “put here” to be a father.
“This is why I was put here because I could be dead tomorrow,” he chillingly said, adding that he needed his kids to grow up quickly “so this little bloke’s going to have to catch the crocs with Bindi.”
Upon hearing his dad’s words, an emotional Robert turned to his mother, who consoled him by gently rubbing his arm.
Robert, who works at the zoo, is involved in many activities that Steve originally did, such as wrestling crocodiles and handling snakes.
