Robert Irwin's Girlfriend Rorie Buckey Celebrates His 20th Birthday with Loving Post: 'My Partner in Crime'

Mar. 15, 2025

Rorie Buckey and Robert Irwin at the Australian premiere of ‘Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One’.Photo:Lisa Maree Williams/GettyRobert Irwinis feeling the birthday love!On Thursday, one day before Robert’s 20th birthday, his girlfriendRorie Buckeyshareda sweet tributeto the conservationist alongside a reel of them posing together.“Happy 20th Birthday to my partner in crime and best friend. I love you@robertirwinphotography💌🌟” she captioned the Instagram shot.Robert responded in the comment section, writing, “Awww Rorie ❤️ thank you, I can’t wait to enter my 20th year with you!”Buckey’s message comes after the couplestepped out togetherat the 2023 Earthshot Prize in Singapore earlier this month.The pair went public with their relationship in July when theyattended the Sydney premiereofMission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part Onetogether. In September, Robert - who is the son of the lateSteve Irwin- alsoshared a carousel postof the couple painting together.Besides Buckey, Robert’s family also celebrated his milestone birthday on social media.His sister,Bindi Irwin, sharedthen-and-now photoswith her brother in honor of the occasion, writing, “Now I’m standing on my tiptoes to take a photo with you. Happy birthday to the best. 20 years, and a lifetime of adventures ahead of you - remember, you can always call your sister. Love you@robertirwinphotography.”Bindi’s husbandChandler Powelllooked back at his friendshipwith Robert to mark his birthday.“Happy 20th birthday to my brother-in-law@robertirwinphotography🎉” he wrote alongside a photo of him, Bindi and Robert. “From surfing, to spotlighting for reptiles, to running around with [his daughter]Grace, we have so much fun and I can’t wait to see what the next 20 years bring!“Robert’s motherTerrialso celebrated his birthday on social media, sharing, “Happy birthday Robert. How is it that you are already 20?”“Thank you for making every day special,” she added. “You have always marvelled at each experience and adventure, and your happiness brings light to my soul. Always keep your curiosity and enthusiasm because having such passion to savour life the way you do is a true gift.”“I feel incredibly blessed to share the journey with you. I’m a lucky mum indeed. I love you now and forever. ❤️”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Robert also postedan adorable photoof him as a toddler alongside a more recent snapshot to mark the occasion.“Can you believe this little dude’s 20 today! 😂” he wrote. “Thank you for the kind birthday wishes, I’m excited for the adventures to come in this new decade.”

Rorie Buckey and Robert Irwin at the Australian premiere of ‘Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One’.Photo:Lisa Maree Williams/Getty

Lisa Maree Williams/Getty

Robert Irwinis feeling the birthday love!On Thursday, one day before Robert’s 20th birthday, his girlfriendRorie Buckeyshareda sweet tributeto the conservationist alongside a reel of them posing together.“Happy 20th Birthday to my partner in crime and best friend. I love you@robertirwinphotography💌🌟” she captioned the Instagram shot.Robert responded in the comment section, writing, “Awww Rorie ❤️ thank you, I can’t wait to enter my 20th year with you!”Buckey’s message comes after the couplestepped out togetherat the 2023 Earthshot Prize in Singapore earlier this month.The pair went public with their relationship in July when theyattended the Sydney premiereofMission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part Onetogether. In September, Robert - who is the son of the lateSteve Irwin- alsoshared a carousel postof the couple painting together.Besides Buckey, Robert’s family also celebrated his milestone birthday on social media.His sister,Bindi Irwin, sharedthen-and-now photoswith her brother in honor of the occasion, writing, “Now I’m standing on my tiptoes to take a photo with you. Happy birthday to the best. 20 years, and a lifetime of adventures ahead of you - remember, you can always call your sister. Love you@robertirwinphotography.”Bindi’s husbandChandler Powelllooked back at his friendshipwith Robert to mark his birthday.“Happy 20th birthday to my brother-in-law@robertirwinphotography🎉” he wrote alongside a photo of him, Bindi and Robert. “From surfing, to spotlighting for reptiles, to running around with [his daughter]Grace, we have so much fun and I can’t wait to see what the next 20 years bring!“Robert’s motherTerrialso celebrated his birthday on social media, sharing, “Happy birthday Robert. How is it that you are already 20?”“Thank you for making every day special,” she added. “You have always marvelled at each experience and adventure, and your happiness brings light to my soul. Always keep your curiosity and enthusiasm because having such passion to savour life the way you do is a true gift.”“I feel incredibly blessed to share the journey with you. I’m a lucky mum indeed. I love you now and forever. ❤️”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Robert also postedan adorable photoof him as a toddler alongside a more recent snapshot to mark the occasion.“Can you believe this little dude’s 20 today! 😂” he wrote. “Thank you for the kind birthday wishes, I’m excited for the adventures to come in this new decade.”

Robert Irwinis feeling the birthday love!

On Thursday, one day before Robert’s 20th birthday, his girlfriendRorie Buckeyshareda sweet tributeto the conservationist alongside a reel of them posing together.

“Happy 20th Birthday to my partner in crime and best friend. I love you@robertirwinphotography💌🌟” she captioned the Instagram shot.

Robert responded in the comment section, writing, “Awww Rorie ❤️ thank you, I can’t wait to enter my 20th year with you!”

Buckey’s message comes after the couplestepped out togetherat the 2023 Earthshot Prize in Singapore earlier this month.

The pair went public with their relationship in July when theyattended the Sydney premiereofMission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part Onetogether. In September, Robert - who is the son of the lateSteve Irwin- alsoshared a carousel postof the couple painting together.

Besides Buckey, Robert’s family also celebrated his milestone birthday on social media.

His sister,Bindi Irwin, sharedthen-and-now photoswith her brother in honor of the occasion, writing, “Now I’m standing on my tiptoes to take a photo with you. Happy birthday to the best. 20 years, and a lifetime of adventures ahead of you - remember, you can always call your sister. Love you@robertirwinphotography.”

Bindi’s husbandChandler Powelllooked back at his friendshipwith Robert to mark his birthday.

“Happy 20th birthday to my brother-in-law@robertirwinphotography🎉” he wrote alongside a photo of him, Bindi and Robert. “From surfing, to spotlighting for reptiles, to running around with [his daughter]Grace, we have so much fun and I can’t wait to see what the next 20 years bring!”

Robert’s motherTerrialso celebrated his birthday on social media, sharing, “Happy birthday Robert. How is it that you are already 20?”

“Thank you for making every day special,” she added. “You have always marvelled at each experience and adventure, and your happiness brings light to my soul. Always keep your curiosity and enthusiasm because having such passion to savour life the way you do is a true gift.”

“I feel incredibly blessed to share the journey with you. I’m a lucky mum indeed. I love you now and forever. ❤️”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Robert also postedan adorable photoof him as a toddler alongside a more recent snapshot to mark the occasion.

“Can you believe this little dude’s 20 today! 😂” he wrote. “Thank you for the kind birthday wishes, I’m excited for the adventures to come in this new decade.”

source: people.com