Booysen, Thea Unveiling the Love Story of MrBeast, a YouTube Star

The YouTube sensation MrBeast, whose real title was Jimmy Donaldson, and South African gamer and producer of content Thea Booysen made their announcement on January 1st 2025. Both were wearing identical Christmas sweaters when the proposal was made during a family get-together at the end of Christmas Day, December 25 2024. On Instagram, Donaldson posted the joyous news, accompanied by the comment, “Ya boy did a thing.”

They began dating in 2022, after they met during a trip to South Africa. Their love for games on video and their creative content resulted in a quick connection and an intense friendship. With a background in law and psychology, Booysen is now well-known as TheaBeasty who is a character within the world of gaming. She holds a master’s diploma on neuropsychology, from The University of Edinburgh, a bachelor’s degree in law from Stellenbosch University, and an honors psychology degree from the same university.

With more than 340 million subscribers the 26-year-old Donaldson has gained a lot of attention for his work on YouTube for his complex challenges and charitable efforts. Donaldson is believed to earn $500m by 2023 due to his videos’ frequent freebies and jokes.

There’s been plenty of discussion online about the engagement ring Booysen was presented with due to the unusual design of the diamond in a round setting on an twisted gold band. There have been a plethora of messages of love and best wishes from the followers and friends who have expressed their love of the pair. Thea and Jimmy I send you my sincere congratulations!” one of your followers wrote. I wish you and Jimmy a happy the rest of your lives in blissful union. Another user wrote, “Power couple.”

Booysen as well as Donaldson have both been well-known names but they’ve kept their relationship private. In addition to appearing frequently in each other’s work and appearances, they have been tremendously in support of one another’s career. In the midst of numerous scandals surrounding Donaldson, Booysen has stayed with him, expressing her belief in his integrity, and also expressing her wishes to end the controversy.

The couple who are in love want to have a small family-friendly wedding on a private island free of any possible crowds of guests. By choosing to stay clear of Donaldson’s usual busy schedule, they’re expressing their desire to spend quality time with their loved ones.

The fans are eagerly waiting to hear more details about the wedding of the couple as news of their engagement is spread. The couple’s ability to balance their professional and personal lives has enthralled fans across the globe.

Booysen and Donaldson’s collaborative effort is an excellent illustration of how life’s personal as well as professional life is increasingly interspersed in the ever-changing web-based content production. Their partnership is a turning moment in their friendship and on the life of those they touch.

Fans are eager to watch them prosper as a couple as well as influential personalities on the internet as they start this new chapter of their lives.