Robert Irwin has officially stepped into adulthood, and fans can’t believe their eyes after seeing his latest photoshoot.
The son of the late wildlife icon Steve Irwin showcased his toned physique in a striking campaign for Bonds, the renowned Australian underwear brand now making its way to the U.S.
Robert Irwin’s newest shirtless photoshoot has people’s jaws on the floor.
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At just 21, Irwin exuded confidence as he posed alongside snakes, lizards, and even venomous spiders—dressed in nothing but Bonds boxer briefs. While the campaign, titled "Made for Down Under," was meant to highlight the brand’s expansion, it left many longtime followers stunned, struggling to reconcile the young boy they once knew with the man in the photos.
m;">“It just feels surreal to see him like this…” one person admitted. “I watched him grow up, and now I feel weird having these thoughts. 😂”
“I remember his birth, and now he’s doing underwear ads? Time flies! 😅” another commented.
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A third added, “Bro, I can’t process this. I’ve watched him since he was in diapers!”
Some felt nostalgic, reminiscing about how much he resembles his father. “He looks just like Steve. It’s like seeing history repeat itself,” one fan remarked. Others playfully teased him, with one user joking, “You’re grounded, Rob! 😂”
Many viewers who have seen Robert grew up were pleasantly shocked by how much the 21-year-old has grown up.
Unfazed by the reaction, Irwin was enthusiastic about the opportunity when speaking to PEOPLE. “It was an instant yes for me,” he laughed. “I wish I could say I was super cool about it, but I just thought, ‘Let’s do it!’ Bonds is such an iconic brand in Australia.”
The conservationist was part of an ad for the BONDS campaign, an underwear brand in Australia
For Irwin, this was another adventure to add to his ever-growing list. “I’m at a stage in life where I want to try new and exciting things. If something makes me nervous, it means it’s worth doing.”
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| Image credits: BONDS |
Used to handling creatures that would terrify most, the young conservationist saw this as just another thrill—albeit one where he was “in his undies.”
Robert has always been open to anything that will help spread more awareness of nature’s animals.
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As for his fitness, his demanding career keeps him in shape. “Saving crocodiles, trekking through the bush—it all requires stamina and strength,” he explained. “At Australia Zoo, I’ve got 700 acres to run around, so I’ve been doing a lot of hill sprints.”
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Despite his growing list of projects, Irwin remains dedicated to carrying on his father’s legacy. “Everything I do comes back to wildlife conservation,” he emphasized. “Even this campaign lets me reach a new audience and spread that message. That’s what truly matters to me and my family.”
Commenters hilariously joked about how inappropriate it felt to see Robert in this different light.
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