Bindi Irwin‘s 3-year-old daughter Grace has never met her grandfather steve irwinWho tragically died from a stingray attack in 2006 at the age of 44.
However, the larger-than-life Australian wildlife conservationist is still very much Part of your granddaughter’s lifeHer photos are scattered throughout the Australian Zoo, where Grace spends her days picking hibiscus leaves and feeding kangaroos.
Bindi, 25, The walk continues 700-acre facility with his mother, Terry59, brother, RobertThe 20-year-old and her husband of four years, a 27-year-old former wakeboarder Chandler Powell,
Bindi also frequently plays footage from Steve’s popular documentary series, Crocodile hunterfor Grace. “He was the same person in real life as he was on screen, so I think Grace grew up knowing him,” Bindi said. The latest issue of our weekly“As soon as we turn Dad on she starts imitating him, screaming ‘Crikey!’ across the living room.”
For Bindi, the bond is bittersweet. “If I had the chance, I would say to my dad, ‘I love you and I miss you. Every day when you’re not here, it’s hard. But we hope we make you proud,'” she says. “I think when the love is this great, it never ends. He’s always with us.”
We Steve Irwin Gala Las Vegas and meeting Bindi in 2024 Endofound Blossom Ball Earlier this month, she spoke about her fatherhood, motherhood, and life today.
Do you see a glimpse of your father in Grace?
Oh my god, yes. She is such a relentless force of nature. Seriously, if she’s not running around, it means she’s sleeping. There’s no “off” button. She gets that strength and energy from Irwin by her side. If my father were still alive, we would never have seen Grace – he would have taken her and said, “Let’s go up the mountain and see these animals!”
Do you talk to Grace about that?
I’ve always said I want to make sure Grace knows Dad. We have a big picture of him, and every night, we do our quiet-welcome ritual. Chandler, Grace and I sit under the stars and talk about what we’re grateful for. Then we tell the story and say goodnight to Grandpa Crocodile, as she calls him. She started doing that one night; she says, “Goodnight, Grandpa Crocodile,” because he’s feeding a crocodile in the picture.
will always be in their hearts. Bindi Irwin and Robert Irwin have paid tribute to their father Steve Irwin many times since his heartbreaking death. Steve – a wildlife conservationist and popular television personality – died aged 44 after being pierced by a stingray barb in September 2006. He is survived by his father. […]
And she gets to see it on TV.
Being able to show Grace his documentary is incredibly special. She starts repeating what he says, and she has a plush alligator that she pulls out and puts a satellite tracker on. I cry every time.
He is being raised in a very unique manner in the zoo.
Honestly, she runs the Australia Zoo right now. She helps out at the wildlife hospital, holds turtles and feeds giraffes. I can’t describe how amazing it is to watch her blossom.
Does Grace have a favorite animal?
He loves turtles. Every afternoon we give him this choice [to] Go anywhere in the zoo… [It’s] We always go to the turtles’ garden. We pick hibiscus and then go to feed them. It is very sweet.
Steve Irwin’s daughter Bindi Irwin became a mother in March 2021, welcoming daughter Grace with her husband Chandler Powell — and the family of three is so adorable. Bindi began dating Chandler in 2013, and he proposed marriage six years later. In March 2020, the couple tied the knot at Australia Zoo […]
Is she afraid of something?
She has no fear when it comes to animals. I’m scared of wasps and bugs – I’m not scared of them, but I don’t want a cockroach to climb on my face. She loves bugs. Every day she says, “Mommy, let’s go look for bugs.”
What is his personality like?
She is the most beautiful, hilarious and wonderful soul. She is three years old, so she is curious about everything and is very inquisitive and fascinated by the world. I wish adults were like that too! I don’t know where people lose that sense of magic, but watching her and how much she enjoys colours and sights and sounds is a wonderful reminder.
Do you think she will eventually take over the family business?
She is going to take over the world. She has so much energy, passion and determination. Whatever she wants to do, she will be good at it because she has the Irwin Power genetics.
Is Grace very close to your mom, Terri?
When Grace gets to spend the night with Bunny – she calls her Bunny – she is over the moon. She is so happy because Mom is the most wonderful and supportive person in the world. The fact that Grace has had the chance to grow up surrounded by so much love means a lot to her.
Bindi Irwin is living her best life. The conservationist has captured hearts around the world since she first appeared on TV at the age of 2 alongside her late father, Steve “The Crocodile Hunter” Irwin. Bindi started her own show, Bindi the Jungle Girl, in 2007, around the same time as […]
In 2023, you spoke openly about your endometriosis diagnosis and surgery. Why did you decide to share it?
When I shared my story, I had no idea how many people would share their struggles. Everyone said the same thing, “We didn’t feel seen; we didn’t feel acknowledged.” We need more awareness for women’s health.
Can you tell us about your experience with endometriosis?
Some people say it’s only during your period that you feel bad. For me, it was every day. You just don’t know if it’s a fertility issue or if your health is deteriorating. I had all kinds of tests, MRIs, blood tests, you name it. Everything came back negative. Doctors would say, “We don’t know what’s wrong with you.” Eventually I found a wonderful surgeon who said, “I think you have endometriosis, but the only way to find out is to operate.”
Long live love! Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell’s love story has drawn a lot of people into their journey over the past few years. After meeting in 2013, Irwin announced on social media six years later that Powell had proposed marriage to her. “On my birthday I said ‘yes’ and ‘forever’ to the love of my life,” […]
That must have been scary.
my crippling fear [was] Going into surgery and not knowing if they would find anything, because it’s such an invisible disease. So if they didn’t find anything, how would I be able to live the next 50 years feeling this way every day? They found all these lesions, and they were able to free me from all this pain and nausea and everything that comes with it.
Has this brought any change in your family planning?
After Grace was born the doctors said, “We don’t know how you managed,” because I suffered so much from endometriosis. My ovary was almost taken over by a cyst. She’s our miracle. So, you never know what the future holds. I don’t know what life is going to throw at us.
What is Chandler like as a father?
I don’t know how I found the right person for me at such a young age. The moment I met Chandler, I fell in love with him. And this love just kept growing. It’s really great to have him as a father. [such a] Blessings. He is the kindest, most attentive father. He is also very passionate about wildlife conservation, and is a kind and loyal gentleman in everything he does. He is the complete package!
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With reporting by Travis Cronin and Rachel Smith
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