Meet MrsBeast: The Woman Who Finally Got MrBeast to Say “I Do”

The internet’s biggest YouTuber just pulled off his most private stunt yet — a wedding. Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, has officially married Thea Booysen, and fans are scrambling to learn everything about the woman who stole his heart. Here’s the full story.

Who Is Thea Booysen?

Thea Booysen — now Thea Donaldson — is a 28-year-old content creator, Twitch streamer, and published author. In gaming circles she goes by TheaBeasty, and she also co-owns Nixuh, a South African esports organization. Behind the online persona is a serious academic: she holds dual degrees in law and psychology from Stellenbosch University, plus a master’s in human cognitive neuropsychology from the University of Edinburgh. In 2022, she added “author” to her resume with her debut YA novel, The Marked Children.

MrBeast: Overview

How Their Love Story Unfolded

Jimmy and Thea’s romance began in 2022 when he traveled to South Africa and met her through mutual friends. She was reportedly struck by how grounded and intelligent he was in person. The two connected online, started dating, and went public in April 2022. Jimmy proposed on Christmas Day 2024 in an intimate at-home setting.

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The Wedding Itself

The couple tied the knot on Necker Island, a private 74-acre retreat, in a multi-day celebration with just 70 close friends and family. Thea wore a custom lace gown, while Jimmy opted for a Ralph Lauren tuxedo. Announcing the big day, Jimmy wrote that he’d found “MrsBeast” and called it the best day of his life. For context on his massive online following, MrBeast remains one of the most-subscribed YouTubers in the world.

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