Rorie Buckey Is Heath Ledger's Niece Who Captured Robert Irwin's Heart

Robert is the son of legendary Australian wildlife enthusiast Steve Irwin with whom he is said to share a striking resemblance. Nicknamed "The Crocodile Hunter," the Victoria native grew up around reptiles and built a successful career. He achieved global acclaim after the release of various television documentaries.

His only son, Robert, born on December 1, 2003, was only two and a half years old when he passed on, but he seems to be successful following in his father's footsteps. The good looks he got from his father are certainly getting attention as girls are said to be intrigued by the teenager. However, it looks like he is off the market now.

Robert Irwin's New Girlfriend Is Heath Ledger's Niece Rorie Buckey

After speculation about his love life, Robert finally put all those thoughts to bed when he stepped out in public with his girlfriend, Rorie Buckey. The young couple was initially spotted together on a simple day out at Queensland beachside on November 18. They were enjoying the sunset while biting down on burgers.

A few days later, Rorie was spotted in the stands at Robert's workplace, where she watched the crocodile show. There was a heartwarming moment when she sat next to Robert's mother, Terri, as the pair also had their first public appearance together. It looks as though Rorie was in town for her boyfriend's 19th birthday.

She is usually in Perth, where her family lives. And she does not come from any ordinary family either. Like her boyfriend, her family is also famous due to the exploits of her late uncle, Heath Ledger, a big-time Hollywood actor. Her mother, Kate Buckey, pointed out, "Heath is hugely important in the lives of my children."

Rorie Buckey Has More to Offer than Just a Hollywood Connection

Unlike Robert, whose life is mainly spent

people on a public stage, Rorie leads a much more normal life away from the glitz and glamor. The 18-year-old recently finished her high school

at an all-girls private school called Penrhos College in Perth.

She has since enrolled at Curtin University, one of Australia's top-quality higher education institutions. She is currently pursuing a bachelor of science degree, focusing on physiotherapy. The admission requirement for her study program is a rigorous 90 and above in the Australian Education Admission Rank.

This is attained by being in the country's top 90% of all final-year high school students. Hence it is a massive achievement that shows that her striking beauty is also accompanied by equally brilliant intelligence.

Robert Irwin Was Linked to Two Other Girls before Rorie

Despite his young age,

's romantic life has been under the microscope for a long time. When he was 14, his mother was already discussing her son's love life, pointing out that she was not surprised there were a few girls already after him. She

that:

"Yes, well, they are only human. I do love watching him growing up and having a passion for photography. There's a lot of young girls that love photography as well."

Nevertheless, responding to his mother's comments at the time, he said he was only focused on perfecting his photography skills. Fast forward to 2020, speculation was rife that he was dating Elisha Jackson, a fangirl who had a massive crush on him. Photos of the pair surfaced after she publicly told Robert how she felt.

However, the rumors were never confirmed. In 2022, Robert became heavily linked to actress Emmy Perry. The two were seen spending time together in Queensland in June. Again, the romantic relationship was never confirmed. The duo has reportedly been friends since childhood, and there has been nothing more to their relationship.