Robert Irwin "dating" Heath Ledger's niece
Robert Irwin is reportedly dating Heath Ledger's niece after the pair were spotted on a romantic outing.
The 18-year-old wildlife warrior was seen with Scarlett Buckley, also 18, as the pair were pictured enjoying a sunset stroll in Queensland earlier this month.
In photos published by New Idea magazine, the two are seen smiling at each other after picking up takeaway for a picnic on the beach.
At one point, according to the publication, Robert pulled Scarlett in for a hug as the sun went down.
While neither have spoken publicly about their blossoming new romance, Robert has been conspicuously following Scarlett's private Instagram account for some time.
Scarlett – who has an identical twin sister, Rorie – is the daughter of Heath Ledger’s sister Kate, who runs a design and media productions company.
Robert and Scarlett have plenty in common, as they both grew up in the public eye after suffering the devastating loss of a family member.
Heath Ledger was at the top of his Hollywood career when he was found dead in January 2008 following an accidental prescription drug overdose.
Kate has been vocal about keeping her late brother’s legacy alive, creating the Heath Ledger Scholarship for promising young Australian actors.
Speaking to Who magazine in 2018, she said the Dark Knight actor is “hugely important” in the lives of her children.
“There’s not a day that goes by that we don’t share stories or talk about him. He is very much alive in our house.”
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