MrBeast Ties the Knot with Content Creator Thea Booysen
Last Updated on July 22, 2026 by Melina Competiello
MrBeast and Thea Booysen are officially married. The YouTube star, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, shared the news with fans by posting photos from the couple’s intimate wedding ceremony. The announcement quickly spread across social media, with millions of fans celebrating the newlyweds and congratulating one of the internet’s biggest creators on his latest milestone.
Instead of planning a large public event, the couple chose a private celebration that reflected their relationship and their focus on family and close friends.
MrBeast announces his marriage
MrBeast confirmed the news by posting wedding photos on Instagram alongside the caption, “I found MrsBeast, and it was the best day of my life.” The post quickly drew millions of likes and congratulatory messages from fans, fellow creators, and celebrities around the world.
The announcement came just days after fans speculated that the creator was preparing for his wedding when he joked online about skipping a YouTube upload because he “may or may not” be getting married.
An intimate wedding on Necker Island
Instead of hosting a large public celebration, MrBeast and Thea Booysen exchanged vows during a private ceremony on Richard Branson’s Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands.
The week-long celebration welcomed around 70 close family members and friends, giving guests time to enjoy island activities before the ceremony. According to the couple, they wanted the wedding to focus on spending meaningful time with loved ones rather than creating a social media spectacle.
Who is Thea Booysen?
Thea Booysen is a South African content creator, gamer, esports commentator, and author. She first met MrBeast during his visit to South Africa in 2022, and the two quickly began dating.
Beyond creating online content, Booysen has a background in psychology and law and has published a young adult fantasy novel. Over the years, she has occasionally appeared in MrBeast’s content while continuing to build her own online community.
MrBeast and Thea Booysen’s relationship timeline
The couple’s relationship began in 2022 after meeting through mutual friends in South Africa.
In December 2024, MrBeast proposed during a Christmas celebration surrounded by family. Since announcing their engagement, the pair have largely kept wedding planning private until revealing they had officially become husband and wife.
Fans celebrate the newlyweds
Following the announcement, social media was flooded with congratulatory messages from fans who have followed the couple’s relationship over the past few years.
Many also praised the decision to keep the ceremony intimate, noting that despite MrBeast’s larger-than-life online presence, the wedding focused on family, close friends, and celebrating the occasion away from the spotlight.
A new chapter for MrBeast
MrBeast has built one of the biggest creator brands in the world, but his wedding offered fans a glimpse into a more personal side of his life.
As Jimmy Donaldson and Thea Booysen begin this new chapter together, supporters around the globe continue celebrating the couple’s milestone.
What did you think of MrBeast and Thea Booysen’s intimate wedding? Let us know in the comments below!
Frequently Asked Questions
MrBeast’s wife is Thea Booysen, a South African content creator, esports commentator, author, and gamer.
The couple married on Necker Island, Richard Branson’s private island in the British Virgin Islands.
The couple announced their engagement on Christmas Day 2024 before marrying in 2026.
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