Hollywood and wildlife fans alike are buzzing after Terri Irwin reportedly purchased a $20 million Beverly Hills mansion for her son Robert Irwin, following his historic win on Dancing With the Stars. But insiders reveal this isn’t just a lavish reward — it’s a deliberate act to shield Robert emotionally while giving him a foundation for his growing media and conservation empire.
Sources close to the family say Robert initially refused to have the mansion in his name, worried about the attention and the weight of responsibility. “Robert is incredibly humble,” one friend explained. “He didn’t want this to be about money or status. But Terri insisted — she told him, ‘You deserve this, and I’m making sure it’s yours.’”
Insiders add that Terri was driven by the memory of Steve Irwin, wanting to protect Robert from the kind of emotional pressures his father faced in the public eye. “Terri saw how hard it was for Steve to balance fame, family, and work,” the source said. “She wants Robert to have security and space to grow without fear or judgment.”
The estate reportedly includes state-of-the-art media studios, private animal habitats, classrooms for wildlife education, and even soundproof rehearsal spaces — making it both a luxurious home and a fully operational base for Robert’s projects. Friends say Terri’s vision was for Robert to have autonomy, privacy, and creative freedom, all while carrying on the Irwin legacy.
The timing of the purchase is no coincidence. Robert’s DWTS victory — including a perfect score performance that moved judges and audiences to tears — reportedly inspired Terri to make the gift official. “Seeing him shine on national TV, proud yet emotional, reinforced for Terri just how much he deserved this,” an insider said.
Social media erupted as news spread, with fans celebrating the combination of talent, legacy, and family devotion. Clips of Robert’s DWTS routines were shared with captions like #RobertIrwinLegend, while hashtags such as #IrwinLegacy and #MomGoals trended worldwide. Many fans praised Terri for protecting her son while letting him step into his own spotlight.
“Terri’s gesture is as much about love as it is about strategy,” an insider explained. “She knows Robert’s heart is tender, his spirit kind, and his future bright. She’s creating a safe space for him to thrive while honoring Steve’s legacy in a way that’s personal, protective, and permanent.”
With a $20 million mansion now firmly in his name — and equipped as both a home and operational hub — Robert Irwin is stepping into a new chapter of life, celebrity, and conservation leadership, fully backed by a mother determined to shield him from heartbreak while celebrating his triumphs.
Mary Cosby and her husband, Robert Cosby Sr., are being targeted by a new documentary about their controversial church, Faith Temple Pentecostal.
In a just-released trailer for the three-part TLC special,
The sneak peek clip shared by TMZ on November 12 features rare footage from the church’s early days, recordings of Mary and Robert Sr.’s sermons, and more.
“Mary Cosby is the villain that you love on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” Adam declares in the just-released trailer as a woman notes, “Mary being married to her step-grandfather was the only that people could talk about.”
“This was the reason that people were watching the show,” Adam agrees.
Then, the RHOSLC cast member’s sister is seen addressing the marriage between her and Robert Sr., who welcomed their only child, son
“He was saying that God was telling him to marry my sister. Next thing you know, she’s in his house and they’re doing God knows what,” the sister recalls.
Another woman notes, “I absolutely believe that Mary and Robert are running a cult,” as Adam suggests that members of Faith Temple Church believe that Mary “is God.”
Others accuse someone of destroying their family “to put Robert and Mary first” and claim “Mary’s kink is money.”
Also in the shocking sneak peek, as Adam states, “If you have skeletons in your closet, you better not join a reality TV show,” another man warns, “It’s time for people to know the truth.”
The Cult of the Real Housewife premieres on Thursday, January 1, at 8/7c on TLC, with all three episodes of the special becoming available on Max and Discovery+ on January 2.