Longtime love! Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell‘s love story has gotten plenty of people invested in their journey over the years.
After meeting in 2013, Irwin took to social media six years later to announce that Powell had popped the question.
“On my birthday I said ‘yes’ and ‘forever’ to the love of my life,” the zookeeper wrote via Instagram in July 2019. “Chandler … I’m so looking forward to spending our forever together as your wife. Here’s to a lifetime of friendship, purpose and unconditional love. Now let’s get married already!”
Three months later, Bindi opened up about her plans to honor her late father, Steve Irwin, at her wedding ceremony.
“I really wanted Dad to be a big part of the day, so I’m excited to be able to incorporate him throughout the ceremony and the reception, and I think it’s going to be really special because I feel like his spirit lives on in us,” she exclusively told Us Weekly in October 2019 about Steve, who died in 2006 at the age of 44. “It’s going to be a celebration of family and friends, our wildlife, and I think that night, it’ll be about our lives together and the joining of families. It’s going to be beautiful.”
In March 2020, the pair tied the knot at the Australia Zoo amid the coronavirus pandemic. Their nuptials took place just hours before lockdown. Later that year, Powell confirmed that they were expecting their first child together.
“Our little girl and my beautiful wife are my entire world,” he captioned the Instagram reveal in October 2020. “I’m so excited to meet our daughter when she’s born next year and to see the incredible person she will grow up to be.”
At the time, a source told Us that the duo were “mapping out their future, reading up on parenthood and generally having the time of their lives” as they prepared for the arrival of their little one.
“They’re enjoying every element of the pregnancy and feel beyond blessed to have so much support and love from their family, friends and fans,” the insider noted.
Ahead of their daughter’s birth, Bindi reflected on how her father would have “been the best grandfather.”
“I always joke that if he was still here, we’d never see our baby because he’d take her on all kinds of adventures!” the Crikey! It’s the Irwins star told The Bump in February 2021. “I want to make sure our baby girl gets to know my dad and thankfully, we have many documentaries and photos we can share with her. I think she’ll love getting to watch footage of Dad working with all kinds of animals and learning about his legacy.”
The Bindi the Jungle Girl alum also revealed that her future child’s nickname was inspired by her late father.
“My dad was the first person to create the term ‘Wildlife Warrior,’” she added. “Being a Wildlife Warrior means to stand up and speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. We’ve been referring to our daughter as our Baby Wildlife Warrior. I know in my heart that she will forge her own path to make our planet a better place.”
One month later, Bindi gushed about giving birth to her daughter, Grace.
“Celebrating the two loves of my life. Happy first wedding anniversary to my sweetheart husband and day of birth to our beautiful daughter,” she wrote alongside their first family photo via Instagram in March 2021. “Grace Warrior Irwin Powell. Our graceful warrior is the most beautiful light. Grace is named after my great-grandmother, and relatives in Chandler’s family dating back to the 1700s. Her middle names, Warrior Irwin, are a tribute to my dad and his legacy as the most incredible Wildlife Warrior. Her last name is Powell and she already has such a kind soul just like her dad. There are no words to describe the infinite amount of love in our hearts for our sweet baby girl. She chose the perfect day to be born and we feel tremendously blessed.”
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Bindi met Powell and they started dating shortly after. Kristin Callahan/ACE Pictures/Shutterstock
During an interview with Australia's Telegraph Style magazine, the animal activist opened up about her relationship. "I was blessed to meet Chandler and his family back in November 2013," she shared at the time. "We remained in touch and stayed friends. Since then, our friendship has developed into something really special." Bindi noted that she felt "lucky to have him in my life" as she looked forward to their future together. "He is passionate about wildlife and an extraordinary wakeboarder," she added. "We are excited to be achieving more conservation work together." Courtesy of Bindi Irwin/Instagram
While supporting his girlfriend's participation on Dancing With the Stars, Powell shared how "awesome" it was to watch Bindi perform. "Bindi is crushing it and I loved seeing the whole show!" he exclusively told Us at the time. "I loved seeing everyone dance. I expected her to do really well but she is exceeding my expectations! I am really proud of her." Mediapunch/Shutterstock
“This is one of my favourite photos of you @chandlerpowell. Thank you for being such a light in my life. You are there for me during the challenging times and the beautiful moments," Bindi gushed alongside an Instagram photo of her boyfriend behind the wheel. “I love your kindness, your patience and your strength. You are an extraordinary human being and a true blessing. #ForeverMySunshine.” Courtesy of Bindi Irwin/Instagram
As engagement rumors swirled about the pair, the wildlife conservationist clarified that they weren't in any rush to take the next step. “As young people, it's all about school and then college and then getting a house and getting married and that's fantastic, but sometimes we forget to live in the now,” she explained to Us. “So for us, in our relationship, we're enjoying this moment and having so much fun traveling the world, working with animals, following our passion of conservation and just being together.” John Salangsang/Shutterstock
During an interview, Bindi exclusively told Us that her late father “would’ve loved” her then-fiancé. “I think Dad truly would’ve loved Chandler,” the DWTS alum said in September 2019. “Chandler is so kind and thoughtful and there for me and my family, no matter what. I think that’s what’s so special, is that Chandler, he’s extraordinary because he’s always there for me 100 percent. Whether it’s good times or challenging times, he’s there to give me a hug when I need it or a word of encouragement when I’m feeling low. It’s really special to have someone who is always in your corner.” Bei/Shutterstock
Ahead of their nuptials, the activists adopted a puppy into their growing family. “Our family is growing!” Bindi captioned an Instagram selfie in January 2020. "Chandler and I are so happy to introduce you to our sweetheart Piggy. 2020 is going to be beautiful. Happy New Year." Courtesy of Bindi Irwin/Instagram
"We held a small ceremony and I married my best friend,” Bindi captioned her wedding photos at the time. “We celebrated life and reveled in every beautiful moment we shared together in our Australia Zoo gardens. Mum [Terri Irwin] helped me get ready, [my brother], Robert [Irwin], walked me down the aisle, Chandler became my husband and together we lit a candle in Dad’s memory. We shared tears and smiles and love. Thankfully, since we all live at Australia Zoo as a family, we could be there for each other. To everyone reading this: stay safe, social distance and remember LOVE WINS!” Courtesy of Russell Shakespeare
Ahead of the Crikey! It's the Irwin's: Life in Lockdown special, Bindi detailed how her honeymoon plans changed because of the pandemic. "Our honeymoon certainly wasn’t what we had originally planned. It was an incredibly stressful time as Australia Zoo was flung into lockdown and we had no idea if or when our doors would be open again," she shared with Us in July 2020. "It was heartbreaking and scary for all of us. ... I'm really glad that we were able to get married when we did. It feels so much better to tackle the world together as husband and wife." She continued: "When Chandler surprised me with a picnic in the place we were supposed to get married ... I was overcome with emotion. Chandler is always my constant in life. No matter what is going on in the world, he reminds me to find the sunshine in every day. He's incredible and I feel very blessed to call him my husband." Courtesy of Bindi Irwin/Instagram
The actress shared her pregnancy news in August 2020, writing via Instagram: “Baby Wildlife Warrior due 2021. Chandler and I are proud to announce that we’re expecting! It’s an honor to share this special moment in our lives with you.” Courtesy of Bindi Irwin/Instagram
"Discovering that I was going to become a mother will forever be a moment where time stood still,” Bindi wrote via Instagram. "I took a test and ran into the kitchen where Chandler was making us tea. He didn’t hear me come in so I speechlessly watched him pouring the water into my most loved hedgehog mug. This news would change the course of our future in the best way. I started crying tears of pure joy and told my sweetheart husband that my test was positive.” That same month, Bindi and Powell revealed that they were expecting a baby girl. Courtesy of Bindi Irwin/Instagram
"Recreating a very special moment. Third trimester love. ❤️," Bindi captioned a recreation of Powell kissing her bare baby bump as a tribute to her parents. Courtesy of Bindi Irwin/Instagram
Bindi and Powell welcomed their first child together. Courtesy of Bindi Irwin/Instagram
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