Bindi Irwin, the 9 -year-old daughter of Terri Irwin and the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, was named best new television female talent at this year’s Logie Awards. Bindi, who stars in Bindi: The Jungle Girl, dedicated the award to her parents.
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aw shes so sweet i love her i was wondering when her birthday is? if shes already 9 it must have been recent right i tought she was 8
- Kelly on
Unfortunately here in Australia, she is getting LOTS of bad press today- Most people on talkback radio have been saying she acts way too “grown up” for her age and they feel very uncomfortable listening to her accept awards 
- iluvallbabies on
Awwww…I love Bindi! Her dress is so pretty. She’s really getting big. I’ll bet Steve’s smiling down so proud of her.
- Carol on
The pink frilly dress is adorable, and the miniature purse is just too cute 
- Lara on
Bindi looks like a princess with that dress and Terri looks gorgeous!
- sil on
I really feel for this family with losing Steve. But I must admit that some events, interviews and outfits make me uncomfortable. And I’m doing my best not to judge because I simply cannot fathom my children and I losing my husband. I’m trying really hard to just smile when I see photos of them being strong and moving on…but something just feels off to me.
- UggaMugga.com on
Aw Bindi- sometimes you just can’t win. I have a 9 year old daughter who, like Bindi, is very mature for her age. She sincerely enjoys helping me with her little sisters and doesn’t enjoy playing much with kids her own age. She likes the company of grown ups. A lot of people in our family have made comments that they think it’s odd and I’m sure they say much uglier things when we can’t hear. I think because Bindi appears so mature people feel free to criticize her as if she actually WERE an adult. I think she’s just lovely the way she is.
- Melanie Patkus on
Whoa, bad press for acting grown up and mature? That’s too bad. I’d rather that than hear Lindsay Lohan or Britney Spears story.
- hilary on
How can you not fall in love with that smile! She is a beautiful young lady.
- Joanne on
Bindi will be 10 in July. She is a gorgeous little girl and people that are bad mouthing her need to just stop. She is a very intelligent child that lost her father. Trust me that does make you grow up…even if you don’t want too! She is dressed so cute and I LOVE LOVE LOVE her. It’s nice to see Terri out of Khakis but I’m not really into that dress.
I know Steve is smiling down….I still miss him!
- Josie Kay on
Does anyone have info about Bindi’s dress…LOVE IT!!
- Vitina on
I agree witht he person who said they’d rather hear about her than Britney Spears or Lindsey Lohan. I’m not sure why people feel the need to criticize them because they are different.
- Sarah on
It looks like Terri has grown much older since Steve’s death. I can only imagine how hard it is to be a single parent unexpectedly. Bindi seems like a gifted child with all of her knowledge and I am sure her being taught at home has helped in that. If parents take time with their children, they do have more knowledge and with Steve and Terri’s knowledge being poured into Bindi everyday, it’s no wonder she is so smart and literate.
- Leigh on
I really think this girl is going to be around for a very, very long time and impress the world. She’s found her mission and is doing everything she can for it — that’s something to admire, no matter what the person’s age.
- lis on
Bindi’s dress is really pretty. Don’t care for Terri’s at all.
- Diane on
Like some other comments stated earlier, I feel like something is off with this family lately…Too much controversy about how Terri is handling the zoo and I must admit, I am starting to think she might be pushing Bindi a little too hard to keep up. I know it just as easily could be Bindi who wants all this, but I dunno…from the moment Steve died, these two have just kept going and going, and while I know everyone grieves differently, it does make me wonder if Bindi knows 100% what’s going on around her. To each his/her own, but I don’t think I would allow my child to have such responsibility on her shoulders at that age…
- cat on
I would imagine losing a parent matures some children. She probably feels that she needs to be mom’s rock and help her deal with her father’s passing.
- T on
That’s too bad that people are critizing a little girl for her good and mature behavior. No matter what, people are going to pick them apart. I applaud the whole family for keeping such a strong face after a terrrible and shocking tragedy of losing a loved one. I think her good behavior is a result of protective and good parenting. A lot of parents these days don’t seem to stress the good manners enough on their children. My hats off to you Bindi!
- Sarah Paige on
Bindi and Terri look great, and as far as I’m concerned, they are handling everything the best they can. And sure, some of us will question their choices, it’s hard to relate to something without your own frame of reference (until you walk a mile in someone’s shoes…). I also think Bob (Sr.) is dealing with things in his own way, after loosing his wife and son he’s got to have it the hardest. I can’t even imagine that sort of pain in my heart. Bottom line is they are good people and making a HUGE difference in this world.
- Jeanne on
I think she’s a lovely young woman. I completely agree with those that say they would rather hear about Bindi acting too grown up than some of the Hollywood “it” girls acting like spoiled children. And I was thinking…a few people mentioned on here that it seems like Terri and Bindi have gone nonstop since Steve died. That may be true, but perhaps it has always been like that, and the media just focuses on them more now that Steve is gone. Just a thought. That being said, I really think that this child will change the world, and that gives me hope for the future in a world where excess is worshipped and drunkenness and irresponsibility are front page news while true GOOD NEWS is stuck somewhere in the middle of the magazine.
- Amanda on
I just have to say I think it’s absolutely ridiculous that people are criticizing Bindi for sounding too mature. That’s absurd. I was exactly the same at that age, and there certainly wasn’t anything wrong with me. I was smart and an avid reader. I was passionate about learning everything I could. If that made me “too mature” then oh well. Like the previous posters said, I’d rather my future children be like Bindi than Britney Spears or Lindsay Lohan.
- Ash on
Has anyone read her biography about Steve? No book has ever made me cry as much as that one- I have to say, Terri is so strong (well, she has to be for the kids and Steve’s sake and to ensure the zoo continues to thrive!) but she is just an amazing woman. Her love for animals and for Steve just blew me away. They were extremely close as a couple, he was her rock, the most important person in her life, apart from her kids- and to have the capability to keep on smiling is just amazing. Her last words at the end of her book, ” Farewell Stevo, I love you, mate.” just made me cry hysterically. Bindi is beautiful and always has been and so is their son Bobby! (They called her Bindi cos when she was born, they said “She’s our little Bindi” which is Aussie for something so they named her that, so cute.) I’m really proud of them and wish them all the best in their futures- Steve would be proud of Bindi!
- babyboopie on
she is still a little kid-she squealed into the microphone at the end of her speech LMAO.
- ang on
Criticising Bindi for displaying grown-up manners? We should be grateful she is not Alli Lohan or Jamie Lynn Spears. As for their dresses, Bindi’s dress is totally discreet and age-appropriate, very ladylike. Terri’s, well, I must agree, not quite fashionable, but as a lady in her mid-forties, it appears she is telling the world she is ready to fall in love again. It IS a bit daring. I say good for her. This family deserves some happiness.
- twospots on
Bindi was actually named after Steve’s favorite crocodile and his dog. I think the rift between Steve’s dad and Terri was bound to happen. His dad started the zoo and probably thinks he knows what’s best but Steve left a plan for Terri to follow for the zoo’s growth. I know that both Terri and Bindi went through counseling as Terri was concerned that Bindi was not grieving. But the counselor told her that was how Bindi was grieving and was well adjusted. For people to criticize a child tells you exactly what kind of person they are. I’ve seen comments on other websites about people finding Bindi unattractive. I can’t believe people would say that about a child. They both look wonderful I think.
- Carol on
It’s a shame that ‘adults’ would find the need to criticize the fact that Steve and Terri have raised a lovely, poised and charming young lady. I suppose people will always find something to attack.
- meghan on
Steve would be so very very proud, i here in the Uk have watched her grown from the little bubs in her dads arms. Of course not being there in person i dont know the ins and outs of everyday life and what goes on behind the scenes etc.
I think Terri seems genuine and Bindi is a well adjusted litttle girl who had a gift handed to her at birth and clearly enjoys each and everday of her life, iam sure there are times she is naughty and moody what kid isnt i have 3 girls and each is different to the next.
Of course she will miss her beautiful father everyday they were so close but who knows if Steve prepared her mentally gently of course for his possible early demise ( he knew he would die young!) and working/ living in a zoo she will have seen death in many more ways than a normal child. and in the grand scheme of life birth death the cycle she may cope with the loss better than some.
iam sure there are days she sobs for daddy but that is natural and baby Bob copes in his own way, being younger and not understanding the whole shabang.
If any my only concern is a certain outside influence a man who i will leave nameless but seems to be a “VERY”strong influence in thier lives (and No i DONT mean BOB snr whom i wholly admire and respect.) he is someone whom iam not sure of or his intentions and am not keen on this of course is only MHO.
Good luck to Bindi kids these days need positive none alcholic/drugged up heroes and heroines i would rather they like Bindi than other teens in Hollywood etc. gaining awards for postiveness and good issues not how drunk or fighting or drugged up they can get!
Leave the kid alone at the end of the day she has feelings and iam sure reading negative and horrible remarks will not be pleasant!
its bad enough there is enough negativity by so called antipodean writers who laughed at her dads death, and GG if i ever meet you i would say the same to your face!
- angie on
I just love the Irwins, they rock!! I never met Steve, or his lovely family, but my heart broke when he passed away.
I think Terri has taken great care of Bindi and she always looks her age. Good on ya mate!
I can understand the riffs perhaps, that are going on, that was bound to happen. I just hope that they can resolve it. I don’t want to see the zoo to vamped up…
Terri looks gorgeous. I Was like WOW!! Not my type of dress but she looks great. There was one epi of the croc hunter and Terri had this magazine shoot,and she was really glammed up..steve was so cute in that epi.
I can just imagine his look on his face seeing her in that dress!!
Bindi seems like a normal little girl, and there is nothing wrong with her being mature.
My oldest is an intelligent child, that seemed more comfy around adults…he played with kids his own age. I have always got compliments on how well behaved he is and etc.
Gb
- Stephanie on
Yes i saw the epp and he was like WOW even mentioning her boobies he was a puppy with a new toy with that mag
I adore/d stevo and always will my heart still aches at his passing such a shame, what would hurt him more if he knew people were launching attacks on his daughter for being sensible outgoing vivacious and clever!
now if she was a whisky drinking coke head we could all understand the critisim
who knows what the future holds all i hope is Bob senior is ok and keeps good contact with his grands and that they carry on with what Steve started……..
- angie on
WOW! you look beautiful
Both of you are beautiful what you said about your
dad in the speech was outstanding.what a nice handbag you have bindi.Terri
you look gorgeous.Oh and
i forgot i love both of
yor dresses are beautiful
i want a dress like that.
- Annabel on
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