Bindi Irwin recently melted hearts online with a special moment she shared with her daughter, Grace Warrior. Grace, whose dad is former American wakeboarder Chandler Powell, has been a favorite on Bindi’s social media for a while. The couple met in 2013 when Chandler visited Australia Zoo, and after years of long-distance love, they tied the knot in 2020.
Bindi, now 26, has followed in her father Steve Irwin’s footsteps, working at Australia Zoo and recently releasing a children’s book, You Are a Wildlife Warrior!. She often shares family updates online, but this one felt extra special.
Bindi Irwin shared a post of her daughter’s first haircut
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In a video clip posted recently, little Grace could hardly hold in her excitement as she rode in the back seat, chatting with her mother with a big smile on her face on the way to get her haircut. The appointment took place in what looked like a cozy home salon, where hairdresser Alyssa welcomed them.
At first, she was a little unsure, especially about her curls, but Bindi kept things light, joking about how they weren’t cutting her hair like “Daddy’s.” When it was over, her medium-brown strands fell perfectly to her shoulders, just like her mum’s. Fans were quick to notice, calling her a mini Bindi and flooding the comments with love for the sweet mother-daughter moment.
Bindi Irwin’s daughter Grace has a special story behind her name
Beyond the adorable haircut, Grace’s full name has a beautiful meaning. Her first name honors Bindi’s great-grandmother and also pays tribute to relatives on Chandler’s side of the family, some dating back to the 1700s.
Her middle names, Warrior Irwin, are tributes to Bindi’s dad, Steve Irwin. Before he passed away in 2006, Steve founded the Wildlife Warriors Global Conservation organization with Bindi’s mum, Terri. Naming Grace after him is Bindi’s way of keeping that legacy alive. Finally, the last name Powell ties in Chandler’s family.