The "Return to Nim's Island" star, who turned 18 this month, said Winter is got to be one of the strongest women she knows, reported Entertainment Tonight.
"We follow each other on Instagram and Twitter and she's an amazing person. I love her so much because she has got to be one of the strongest women that I know. You look at what she posts and just as an individual she's a lovely being and a girl with a message!"
Irwin said "The Modern Family" actress inspires so many young girls and insists them to be what they are.
"If you have curves, you have to own it - and if you have been born to be able to pull off that bikini really well you have to just enjoy it and love your body and love who you are as an individual -- not only for girls, but for guys as well," she added.