Bindi Irwin Wishes Brother Robert a Happy 22nd Birthday & Fans Agree

Bindi Irwin sent a special birthday message to her brother, Robert Irwin, on his 22nd birthday, featuring a nostalgic video that includes their late father, Steve Irwin. On Sunday, November 30, Bindi posted on Instagram a clip showing her meeting her baby brother at the hospital and giving him a playful nickname shortly after his birth.

In the caption, Bindi, 27, wrote: "BRIAN!!! Cant believe youre already 22. Where does time go?! Love you so much. Being your sister is the best. @robertirwinphotography."

The video opens with a young Bindi being told by Steve that her mother, Terri Irwin, had just welcomed her baby brother, Robert. One moment captures 5-year-old Bindi holding her newborn sibling at the hospital in 2003. "How do you know he's a boy? Did you check?" she asks. In another scene, she decides on a nickname, saying, "I think by the way he is, I'll call him Brian." Steve corrects her, "His name's Robert," but Bindi insists, "But I'll call him Brian for short."

The video concludes with Steve Irwin, who passed away in 2006 at age 44, saying, "It's like the whole reason you've been put on Earth is to do this, is what it seems like."

Fans flooded the comments with emotional reactions, praising the sweet throwback. One follower shared, "'But Ill call him Brian for short' gets me every time." Another wrote, "Steve saying 'the whole reason youre put on earth is to do this' happy birthday Robert/Brian. Your dad is so proud of you." Others called it one of their favorite family videos, highlighting its mix of joy, humor, and love.

Many fans also found humor in Bindis insistence on her nickname: "'But his name is Robert' 'OK' shows that debating with a toddler is completely pointless ." Another commented, "I can see this video 5000 times and I won't skip it. Brian for short ."

Author: Sophia Brooks