Bindi Irwin Looks Wildly Different In Heavy Makeup

Long-time fans know that Bindi Irwin has had a gorgeous transformation, evolving from the adorable daughter of Steve Irwin seen on "The Crocodile Hunter Diaries" to a dedicated conservationist and celebrity in her own right. Throughout her time in the spotlight, the Australian native has cultivated a utilitarian fashion sense that befits her animal-oriented career, opening up to 9Honey in 2019 about her beauty secrets. "You'll never catch me without my eyeliner...but usually I'm pretty natural," she said about her go-to look.

That said, her stint on "Dancing With The Stars" marked the biggest departure from her everyday beauty. She competed in Season 21 of the star-studded show, partnering with professional Derek Hough to ultimately be crowned as the winning duo. "This is completely different to anything I have ever done in my life," the budding conservationist told Good Morning America back in 2015 ahead of her onstage debut. "I'm used to khaki and boots." Throughout the competition, Irwin sported everything from peachy, retro-inspired beauty to glamorous smokey eyes, with the wildlife advocate even transforming into Roxie Hart in Week 9 for a "Chicago"-themed dance. For the occasion, she donned a blond bob, berry lipstick, and rosy cheeks while pairing up with fellow celeb Alexa PenaVega for the flapper-inspired routine. While the TV personality was nearly unrecognizable in the resulting look, she only had positive things to say about her comfort-defying experience on the show.

"Not only have I learned about the world of sequins and sparkles and high heels, but to be blessed with this beautiful family, I feel like my family has just been extended, even more than animals!" Irwin told GMA following her big win. Overall, while Irwin looks stunning with her go-to minimal makeup look, she's proven that she knows how to pull off a full beat, too.

Outside of "Dancing With The Stars," Irwin still lands among the celebs who favor a minimal makeup look. However, this doesn't mean she is a complete stranger to a full beat. Over the years, she's ushered out heavier looks for red carpet events and TV appearances, marking a major difference from her normally lowkey style of beauty. The Steve Irwin Gala, which is hosted annually in Brisbane and Las Vegas to honor the late animal enthusiast and TV personality, is one occasion where the wildlife advocate typically sports a full-face of makeup.

For example, Bindi posed with a foundation-heavy look at the 2019 gala, wearing an all-black ensemble with elongated eyelashes, glistening cheeks, and a swipe of pink lipstick. While this red-carpet moment might be a case of too much foundation, the star has really mastered the glam look in subsequent years, stepping out in 2023 with warm-toned beauty paired with a black-and-floral gown from Ted Baker. These moments wildly contrast the Australian native's everyday vibe, but they have nothing on the glitz of Bindi's "Dancing With The Stars" ensembles.