YouTube Star MrBeast Announces Engagement to Thea Booysen

The couple got engaged on Christmas Day in a private family gathering and are planning an intimate island wedding.

MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, proposed to fellow YouTuber and author Thea Booysen during a Christmas celebration at their home with both families present.
The engagement was announced on social media with photos of the proposal, including Thea’s diamond ring and the couple in matching festive sweaters.
Thea Booysen, originally from South Africa, is a content creator, Twitch streamer, and author with a background in psychology and law, holding a master’s degree in neuropsychology.
The couple first met in 2022 in South Africa through a mutual friend, quickly bonding over shared interests in science, gaming, and learning.
The wedding is expected to be a private ceremony on an island, with close family and friends, reflecting the couple’s preference for an intimate celebration.