Robert Irwin and Girlfriend Rorie Buckey Cuddle Up During Red Carpet Debut at ‘Mission Impossible’ Premiere
03.07.2023 - 19:33
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Robert Irwin took his relationship with girlfriend Rorie Buckey to the next level by stepping out for their first red carpet appearance as a couple.
The twosome packed on the PDA while attending the Sydney premiere of Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1 on Monday, July 3.
Irwin, 19, wore an all-black suit with a black dress shirt that matched his date’s sexy attire. Buckey, also 19, opted for a one-shoulder black down with cut-out detailing at the waist. She topped off the look with a simple silver necklace and a few rings on both hands.
The couple were spotted giggling on the red carpet and cuddling up together before going into the theater. In one photo, Irwin held onto Buckey’s hand as she looked up at him lovingly.
The zookeeper — who is the son of the late Steve Irwin and Terri Irwin — was first linked to Buckey in November 2022 when they were seen on a date in Brisbane, Australia. The duo reportedly enjoyed burgers from Grill’d and watched the sunset. (Steve, who was known as the “Crocodile Hunter,” died in September 2006 after being stung by a stingray.)
The following month, Buckey was photographed attending Robert’s birthday celebration at the Australia Zoo, where he works alongside his mom, 58, and sister Bindi Irwin. Robert has since had a long-distance relationship with Buckey, who resides in Perth, Australia, while the Crikey! It’s the Irwins alum lives on the opposite side of the country in Queensland.
Despite the physical separation, Robert has continued to make an effort with his girlfriend, who is one of the late Heath Ledger’s nieces. Rorie’s mother, Kate Ledger, is one of the 10 Things I Hate About You actor’s sisters. Rorie also has a twin sister named Scarlett. (Heath died in January 2008 following an