Fans are saying Australia's newest power couple are a match made in heaven. Robert Irwin, son of late Crocodile Hunter star Steve Irwin is all grown up and is now dating Rorie Buckey - the niece of late Hollywood actor Heath Ledger.
The Aussie duo made their debut red carpet appearance together this week at the premiere of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One in Sydney, Australia. The 19-year-olds were all smiles as they cosied up to each other in co-ordinating outfits while posing for pictures.
Rorie, daughter of the Dark Knight star's sister Kate Ledger, looked glamourous in an asymmetrical black maxi dress, with a statement cut-out piece across her torso. Meanwhile, Robert looked dapper in an all-black suit.
The pair wowed fans as they headed to the star-studded event together for the seventh instalment of the spy movie franchise. Starring Tom Cruise, the action film is set for release July 12.
After spotting photos of the couple together, many fans took to social media to react. BraydenWhited3 tweeted: "Omg… they both look just like their father/uncle. This makes my heart happy. You know heath and Steve are smiling down."
ArrickGale gushed: "Nice looking young couple." Life_tech22 put: "I used to love watching his dad! I'm sure he is so proud of his kids and is watching over them! They are a cute couple."
Neilmuirhead1 chimed: "This guy is almost the reincarnation of his dad, his energy and excitement etc. Lovely family and a shame Steve went so young." Chrissy89 added: "I just found out that Steve Irwin’s son is dating Heath Ledger’s niece. That is so interesting."
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Rumours first emerged of Robert and Rorie's romance rumours last November when they were first pictures together on a beach in Queensland. On Robert's birthday in December, they were spotting sitting with his mother Terri Irwin at their family's Australia Zoo.
Stephen Robert Irwin, 44, known as 'The Crocodile Hunter', was an Australian zookeeper, conservationist, television personality, wildlife educator, and environmentalist. He sadly passed away September 4, 2006, reportedly due to a stingray attack at Batt Reef, Australia.
Heath Andrew Ledger was an Australian actor and music video director, he is arguably best known for playing the role of The Joker in 2008's blockbuster The Dark Knight. He also acted in the likes of Brokeback Mountain, 10 Things I Hate About You and A Knight's Tale. He tragically died on January 22, 2008, in his New York apartment reportedly from a accidental drug overdose at the age of 28.
