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Bindi Irwin
Irwin in 2013
Born
Bindi Sue Irwin

(1998-07-24)24 July 1998(age 25)
Buderim,Queensland, Australia
Citizenship
  • Australia
  • United States
Occupations
Years active2000–present
Spouse
Chandler Powell
​
(m.2020)​
Children1
Parents
Relatives
Awards

Bindi Sue Irwin[1](born 24 July 1998)[2]is an Australian television personality,conservationist,zookeeperand actress.[3][4][5]She is the elder of the two children of conservationist and television personalitySteve Irwinand his conservationist wife,Terri Irwin,who owns theAustralia Zoo.Bindi's younger brother isRobert,a television personality and photographer, and they are the grandchildren ofnaturalistandherpetologistBob Irwin.

When she was nine, Irwin hostedBindi the Jungle Girl,a children's wildlifedocumentaryTV series. She has also been involved in acting, singing, dancing, game show hosting, and has created two instructional fitness DVDs. She wonseason 21ofDancing with the Stars(US) and stars alongside her mother Terri and her younger brother Robert inCrikey! It's the Irwins.[6]

Early life

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Bindi Sue Irwin was born inBuderim, Queensland.[2]Her first name comes from the name of her father's favourite female crocodile at Australia Zoo, and her middle name, Sue, is from the family's late dog Sui, who died in her sleep from cancer on 23 June 2004 at the age of 15. According to her father,Bindiis anNyungar languageword that means "young girl".[7]

Irwin began appearing on television shows as early as age two.[8]She appeared regularly in her father's television shows, includingThe Crocodile Hunter Diaries,and in the 2002 filmThe Wiggles:Wiggly Safariin a credited cast role. She is of English, Irish and Swedish ancestry, with abundance of Irish ancestry on her father's side. Irwin said about being a dual citizen (Australian-American), in an interview withBrisbane Times:"What's really nice is being a dual citizen both here and in the US so I think I get to vote there as well."[9]

Bindi was eight years old when her father waskilled by a stingray barb[10]during thefilming of an underwater documentary.[11]On 20 September 2006, Irwin received a standing ovation after she delivered aeulogyfor her father in front of a crowd of 5,000, and a worldwide television audience of more than 300 million viewers. In the 2006TV Weekreaders' poll, her speech received 43 percent of votes and was voted the television moment of the year. Her mother stated that, apart from some assistance with typing, Irwin had written the speech herself.[12][13][14][15]

Irwin was homeschooled until 2014, when she enrolled atTAFE Queensland East Coast.She has completed aCertificate IIIin Business, and in 2016 was studying for a Certificate III in Tourism.[16][needs update]

Career

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See also:Bindi the Jungle Girl
Photos showing Irwin and her motherTerriatEdwards AFBto film a segment forBindi the Jungle Girlin 2007

Irwin has been an active television personality and conservationist since a young age. She was the presenter of a 26-part wildlife documentary kids show calledBindi the Jungle Girl,a production of theDiscovery Kidstelevision network.[17][18][19]Her father was filmed in many of the early shows beforehis deathin September 2006, when production was temporarily put on hold.[20]Bindi Irwin and her mother announced that she would continue her late father's conservation and television work.[21][22][23]

The series premiered in June 2007 on Discovery Kids, with papers reporting that Steve Irwin had supported his daughter's career, saying "I just want to be co-star to my daughter".[24]Irwin commits 10% of her wages toWildlife Warriors,the charity founded by her family in 2002.[25]

Music career

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On 27 November 2006, Irwin released her debut albumBindi Kid Fitness with Steve Irwin and The Crocmen.A year later on 17 November 2007 she released her first single "Trouble in the Jungle". This was the only single to feature her rapping. "Trouble in the Jungle" includes a tribute song to her father Steve called "My Daddy The Crocodile Hunter". Irwin released two fitnessDVDsfor children and sang "Trouble in the Jungle" onThe Today Showwith The Crocmen in November 2007. At this point, Irwin started learning how to play the piano.[12][26]She then released her second albumBindi Kid Fitness 2 Jungle Dance Partyon 11 October 2008. Irwin originally had a band called "Bindi and The Crocmen".[27]As of 2009 she had a new band called "Bindi and The Jungle Girls".[28]Irwin eventually released her third album in 2013,Bindi and The Jungle Girls African Dance Party.She released her fourth album,Bindi and The Jungle Girls Bindi's Island Dance Partyin 2016.[29]

Appearances in other media

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In September 2006, at age 8, Irwin appeared on the cover of the Australian magazineNew Idea,the youngest person to have done so in the magazine's 104-year history.[30]The following June, Irwin hosted a US television special about her father calledMy Daddy the Crocodile Hunter.[31]Irwin appeared onThe Ellen DeGeneres Showin early 2007.[32]At that time, she was also scheduled for appearances on theLate Show with David Lettermanand an attendance withRussell Croweat a major dinner. She was promoting her new video,Bindi Kid Fitness,and fulfilling her role as a newly appointed "tourism ambassador" for Australia.[32]Later that month, Irwin appeared onLarry King Live,where she stated thatcreative writingwas her favourite subject and maths her least favourite. She also said that she enjoyed beinghomeschooledbecause she and her teachers were such good friends.[33]

Irwin at theLogie Awards of 2011

AlongsideGeorge LopezandTyler James Williams,Irwin presented the award for "Favorite Male Singer" at the2007 Kids' Choice Awards,which was won by the show's hostJustin Timberlake.With help fromGlenn Robbins,Irwin also presented the award for 'Most Outstanding Children's Show' at theLogie Awards of 2007,which was won byThe Upside Down Show.[34]

In late November 2007, Irwin appeared with her mother Terri in the 81st AnnualMacy's Thanksgiving Day Paradeand performed songs from her albumTrouble in the Junglewith The Crocmen on a jungle animal float.[35][36]

She starred as Kirra in the movieFree Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove,released on 23 March 2010.[37]

In 2012, Irwin hosted a wildlife-themed game show calledBindi's Bootcamp.Filmed at Australia Zoo, the contestants were put through "adventure challenges" to educate and test their wildlife knowledge.[38]It was produced in association with Sydney-based Sticky Pictures, under commission from ABC, and debuted in July onABC3.[39]

Irwin starred in thesequel to Nim's Islandplaying the lead character Nim, originally played byAbigail Breslin.[40]

In 2012, Irwin appeared as Sunday Clovers on the episode "Mirror rorriM" of theCanadiantelevision series,My Babysitter's a Vampire.

In 2013, Irwin made a brief appearance on the Australian TV seriesBig Brotherto surprise housemate Tim, who had mentioned her several times throughout the series, saying "I want to thank you for being an incredible Wildlife Warrior. I hope when you're out of the house you can come visit me".

In March 2014, Irwin appeared onGood Morning Americawith her family, where she announced a partnership with animal theme park companySeaWorld.[41]

In August 2015, Irwin was announced as a competitor onseason 21of the American reality television seriesDancing with the Stars,[42]paired with five-time championDerek Hough.[43]Since Irwin was a minor during the competition, she required special permission by California courts to perform.[44]Irwin and Hough were declared the winners of the season on 24 November 2015.[45]

On 1 April 2019, Irwin appeared as a guest judge during week 7 ofAustralianDancing with the Starsseason 16.[46]

Awards

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On 4 May 2008, Irwin won theMost Popular New Female Talent Logie Award.Then on 13 June 2008, at the age of nine, she became the youngest performer ever to win aDaytime Emmy Awardwhen she won the award for "Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series".The previous record was held byCamryn Grimes,who won the "Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series" at age 10 for her performance inThe Young and the Restless.[47][48]In October 2014, Irwin was awarded Young Conservationist of the Year by theAustralian Geographic Society.[49]

Personal life

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In July 2019, Irwin became engaged to Chandler Powell, an American professionalwakeboarderfrom Florida. The couple first met as teenagers at Australia Zoo in November 2013.[3]On 25 March 2020, they were married in a private ceremony at Australia Zoo.[50]Irwin gave birth to a daughter, Grace Warrior Irwin Powell, on 25 March 2021, which was their first wedding anniversary.[51][52]

In March 2023, Irwin posted a post-surgery photo after suffering fromendometriosis.She stated that she has been suffering for a decade.[53]

Discography

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Albums

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List of live albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
AUS
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Bindi Kid Fitness
(with Steve Irwin and The Crocmen)
  • Released: November 2006
  • Label: EMI
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 15
Bindi Kid Fitness 2: Jungle Dance Party
  • Released: 2008
  • Label: The Best Picture Show Company
  • Formats: CD, digital download

Video albums

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List of video albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
AUS
[54]
Bindi Kid Fitness
(with Steve Irwin and The Crocmen)
  • Released: 2006
Bindi Kid Fitness Vol. 2: Jungle Dance Party
(with The Crocmen)
  • Released: September 2008
 3

Singles

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List of singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions
AUS
[54]
"Trouble in the Jungle" 2007 85

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2007–2008 Bindi the Jungle Girl Host Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in Children's Programming
2012–2015 Bindi's Bootcamp Host Gameshow
2012 My Babysitter's a Vampire Sunday Clovers Episode: "Mirror, rorriM"
Steve Irwin's Wildlife Warriors Herself Co-host
Curious George Bindi Bungee Voice role; Episode: "Monkey Down Under/Bright Lights, Little Monkey" (7.1)
2015 Dancing with the Stars Herself / Contestant Season 21winner
2016 Have You Been Paying Attention? Herself Guest Quiz Master
2018–present Crikey! It's the Irwins Series regular
2022 Spidey and His Amazing Friends Isla Coralton Voice role
2022 RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under Guest Judge Reality[56]

Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2002 Wiggly Safari Herself Guest Star
The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course at the end credits
2010 Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove Kirra Cooper direct-to-DVD
2013 Return to Nim's Island Nim Rusoe direct-to-DVD (US); theatrical (AUS); replacingAbigail Breslin

Internet

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Year Title Role Notes
2012 Growing Up Wild Herself With her young brother Robert they show their wildest animals atAustralia Zooon The Pet Collective, a popular animal-focusedYouTubechannel.

Dancing with the Starsperformances

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Irwin, who was partnered withDerek Hough,wonseason 21ofDancing with the Stars(U.S.) on 24 November 2015. Irwin and Hough held the record for the mostperfect scores,with eight. This record was broken byJordan Fisherin season 25.[57]

1Score by guest judgeAlfonso Ribeiro.

2This week only, for "Partner Switch-Up" week, Irwin performed withValentin Chmerkovskiyinstead of Hough. Hough performed withAlexa PenaVega.

3Score given by guest judgeMaksim Chmerkovskiy.

4Score given by guest judgeOlivia Newton-John.

Awards and nominations

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ARIA Music Awards

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Year Nominated works Award Result
2007 Bindi Kid Fitness with Steve Irwin and The Crocmen Best Children's Album Nominated
2009 Bindi Kid Fitness 2 Jungle Dance Party Nominated

Logie Awards

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Year Nominated works Award Result
2008 Bindi Irwin Bindi the Jungle Girl Most Popular New Female Talent Won

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