Meet billionaire YouTuber MrBeast's fiancée Thea Booysen - know about her career, relationship insights and more

Time of India

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MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson, has publicly declared his engagement to South African content creator
Thea Booysen
, opening up about his ultra-private romantic life. With a reputation for philanthropy-filled content, mind-blowing giveaways, and record-breaking stunts,
MrBeast
keeps his personal life under wraps online making such a post all the more significant to his fans.
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In a January 2025 social media post, Donaldson confirmed that he had proposed during the 2024 holiday season. Fans flooded the comments with excitement, celebrating the union of two creative powerhouses in the digital world.
MrBeast and Thea Booysen first public appearance in 2022
According to the ET reports, their relationship started in 2022, when Donaldson traveled to South Africa. It was over dinner, which their mutual friend had organized, that Booysen and Donaldson first laid eyes on each other.
There was chemistry right from the start. Their rapport soon turned into frequent contact and eventually a full-fledged romance.
By April 2022, they had made their first public appearance as a couple at the Kids' Choice Awards, validating what their fans had been speculating about for months.
Who is MrBeast fiancée
Thea Booysen, aka TheaBeasty, has built a reputation as an esteemed voice within the esports and gaming sector. In 2016, she started streaming on Twitch and YouTube, playing strategy card games.
Her informative content, witty comments, and gaming knowledge gained her a devoted fanbase.
She is also on the executive team of Nixuh, a South African gaming organization, helping to advance professional gaming in the country. Well beyond a content creator, Booysen's profile is a blend of creativity, intellect, and drive.
Source: Instagram
Thea Booysen academic career
Beyond the gaming sphere, Thea Booysen is an accomplished academic. Her academic credentials are:
A law degree from Stellenbosch University
An honors degree in psychology, again at Stellenbosch
A master's degree in neuropsychology from the University of Edinburgh in 2024
When she graduated with her master's, she posted a sentimental photo with Donaldson, exposing the caring relationship they have and displaying her versatile personality behind social media.
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Thea Booysen career as writer
Booysen is also a budding writer. In 2022, she released her first young adult book, The Marked Children, something that she wrote during her school days. The book is a testament to her creative writing, determination, and imaginative heart. This achievement is a testament to her potential to transcend genres from computer screens to pages demonstrating that her skills are as multifaceted as her passions.
MrBeast and Thea Booysen relationship
MrBeast and Thea Booysen together capture the spirit of a contemporary power couple.
Theirs is not only a relationship founded on mutual affection but also a deep sense of what works for the digital environment. Both have created careers based on true engagement, intellectual growth, and large-scale projects.
Thea Booysen told PEOPLE, "In my mind, we're already married. We're already on the same page. We talk about children, how we're going to live together when we're 70 years old … this was just another step in the process.
Their interaction is the start of a new chapter that not only romantically, but also possibly regarding co-ventures in content, commerce, or philanthropy. As the couple looks forward to their wedding, fans eagerly await what lies ahead. While MrBeast may be best known for his high-energy giveaways and global projects, this moment reveals the person behind the persona of someone who values connection, intimacy, and authenticity.
Source: Instagram
MrBeast plans a private island wedding
MrBeast picked Christmas Day to get down on one knee, making the moment emotionally charged while keeping the occasion somewhat low-key. The timing was a nod to his need for intimacy despite his celebrity public life. As opposed to his usual bigger-than-life productions, this milestone leaned more toward authentic emotion than spectacle.
According to the reports, the couple allegedly plans to hold a private wedding, perhaps on a private island, a move that again underscores their wish to keep part of their life out of the always-watchful eye of the internet.
While MrBeast is a multi-millionaire with an international business empire, he jokingly admitted in a post that he didn't have much money available to fund his next wedding. He joked about turning to his mother for assistance, making for an endearing moment with fans.
But don't get it twisted—his money is safe. Donaldson has a reputation for plowing almost all his earnings back into his content empire, which comprises YouTube channels, Feastables (his snack brand), a mobile game, a burger chain, and a production studio.
His system is less about conventional saving and more about multiplying influence and building a long-term brand legacy.
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