Bindi Irwin Is Pregnant, But We Still Can't Get Over How Cute She Was as a Child
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Kelly started a career in journalism after completing her education at The New School in New York City. She currently lives in Chicago. In her free time, Kelly can be found writing (duh), exploring her city, and frequenting a handful of coffee shops. She's an avid reader, music listener, and dog lover. Kelly's writing talents have landed her in a variety of positions, including her current job as a Culture Writer at Newsweek, as well as formerly interning at Rolling Stone Magazine and writing about music at Atwood Magazine. She also runs the blog Just Cut The Bullshit which is known for its mental health advocacy.
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The world's favorite wildlife advocate, Bindi Irwin, announced she's pregnant with her first child in an Instagram post on Tuesday. Irwin and husband Chandler Powell were married in March and despite clearly being a grown woman, Irwin will always have a spot in the hearts of Crocodile Hunter fans as the daughter of Steve Irwin.
Irwin posted a photo of herself and Powell holding a baby-sized zookeeper uniform as they stood in their own Australia Zoo gear. She also revealed she's only in her first trimester, and the baby will be due sometime in 2021.
"It's an honour to share this special moment in our lives with you," she wrote. "Though I'm still in my first trimester, we really want you to be part of our journey from the beginning of this new life chapter. We couldn't wait to share the news as this beautiful little being has become the most important part of our lives. Your support means the world to us. Please let me know your best advice and send good vibes & prayers to our little sweetheart."
Powell responded with a sweet note in the comments, too. "You're going to be the best mother," he said.
All of this talk of babies has us thinking back to the days of Irwin by her father's side at the Australian Zoo and beyond. There are plenty of photos and videos of Irwin taking a leadership role in wildlife conservation work, even as a child. So, we've picked some of our favorites to reminisce on how far she's come as an advocate and global voice for animal and environmental rights.
Steve Irwin with his wife Terri and daughter Bindi im 2002.John Stanton/WireImage/Getty Eight-year-old Bindi Irwin, daughter of Australian environmentalist and television personality Steve Irwin, reads a tribute to her father during a memorial service for her husband at Australia Zoo in Beerwah, in the Australian state of Queensland, 20 September 2006. DAVE HUNT/AFP via Getty Images/Getty
Steve Irwin with wife Terri Irwin and daughter Bindi Irwin in 2002. Steve Irwin with wife Terri Irwin and daughter Bindi Irwin in 2002. Getty/Justin Kahn/WireImage
Robert Irwin,sister Bindi Irwin and mum Terri Irwin celebrate Robert's third birthday at Australia Zoo, Beerwah on December 1, 2006, near Brisbane, Australia.Robert Irwin,sister Bindi Irwin and mum Terri Irwin celebrate Robert's third birthday at Australia Zoo, Beerwah on December 1, 2006, near Brisbane, Australia.Getty/Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images
Bindi Irwin (center) and guests during 2007 Australia Week Gala. Bindi Irwin (center) and guests during 2007 Australia Week Gala. Getty/SGranitz/WireImage
Bindi Irwin, daughter of Steve Irwin, the late "Crocodile Hunter" makes remarks during a Newsmakers Luncheon 19 January, 2007, at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. Bindi Irwin, daughter of Steve Irwin, the late "Crocodile Hunter" makes remarks during a Newsmakers Luncheon 19 January, 2007, at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. Getty/TIM SLOAN/AFP via Getty Images
Bindi Irwin celebrates her ninth birthday and the first without her father the late Steve Irwin, at Australia Zoo on July 24, 2007, on the Sunshine Coast, Australia.Bindi Irwin celebrates her ninth birthday and the first without her father the late Steve Irwin, at Australia Zoo on July 24, 2007, on the Sunshine Coast, Australia.Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images/Getty
Tibet's spiritual leader the Dalai Lama (R) hugs Bindi Irwin holding a koala, flanked by her mother Terri (2nd-L), widow of late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, and brother Robert at Australia Zoo in north Brisbane,...Tibet's spiritual leader the Dalai Lama (R) hugs Bindi Irwin holding a koala, flanked by her mother Terri (2nd-L), widow of late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, and brother Robert at Australia Zoo in north Brisbane, 13 June 2007.Getty/Heather Faulkner/AFP via Getty Images
Bindi, Terri and Robert Irwin attend the official launch of the Australian Wildlife Hospital at Australia Zoo on November 15, 2008, on the Sunshine Coast, Australia. Bindi, Terri and Robert Irwin attend the official launch of the Australian Wildlife Hospital at Australia Zoo on November 15, 2008, on the Sunshine Coast, Australia. Getty/Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
Though father Steve is gone, the Irwin family has continued his legacy. Along with Irwin, his wife, Terri Irwin and son Robert Irwin operate the Australian Zoo and its Australian Zoo Wildlife Hospital. Though the attraction is open to the public, their mission goes far beyond entertainment. The Irwin family has rescued a whopping 90,000 animals, which they revealed during the 2020 Australian wildfires.
Robert posted a photo of a platypus named Ollie on Instagram to mark the occasion.
Steve Irwin died in 2006 while filming in the Great Barrier Reef. He was stung by a stingray. The patriarch of the Irwin family was known for wild, animal-centric adventures, particularly his close encounters with crocodiles and other giant reptiles. The Crocodile Hunter aired from 1996 to 2004 on Animal Planet before his death. Now, the Irwin family has a television show, too. Crikey! It's The Irwins began premiering on Animal Planet in 2018.
Kelly started a career in journalism after completing her education at The New School in New York City. She currently lives in Chicago. In her free time, Kelly can be found writing (duh), exploring her city, and frequenting a handful of coffee shops. She's an avid reader, music listener, and dog lover. Kelly's writing talents have landed her in a variety of positions, including her current job as a Culture Writer at Newsweek, as well as formerly interning at Rolling Stone Magazine and writing about music at Atwood Magazine. She also runs the blog Just Cut The Bullshit which is known for its mental health advocacy.
Kelly started a career in journalism after completing her education at The New School in New York City. She currently lives in Chicago. In her free time, Kelly can be found writing (duh), exploring her city, and frequenting a handful of coffee shops. She's an avid reader, music listener, and dog lover. Kelly's writing talents have landed her in a variety of positions, including her current job as a Culture Writer at Newsweek, as well as formerly interning at Rolling Stone Magazine and writing about music at Atwood Magazine. She also runs the blog Just Cut The Bullshit which is known for its mental health advocacy.
Kelly started a career in journalism after completing her education at The New School in New York City. She currently ...
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