MrBeast marries Thea Booysen on Richard Branson's private island
YouTube sensation MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, tied the knot with Thea Booysen on Richard Branson's exclusive Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands. The 28-year-old shared the news on Instagram, captioned 'found MrsBeast,' along with photos of them dressed in white. Donaldson proposed on Christmas Day 2024 while they wore matching MrBeast sweaters. He aimed for a 'really private and intimate' ceremony. Booysen donned a lace wedding gown and later switched to a mini dress for the cake cutting. Donaldson described the occasion as 'the best day of my life.' With over 500 million subscribers, MrBeast co-created the Prime Video series Beast Games, while Booysen manages her channel TheaBeasty and is an author. Donaldson has also encountered controversies, including lawsuits.
Key facts
- MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) married Thea Booysen on Richard Branson's private Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands.
- Donaldson proposed on Christmas Day 2024 while wearing matching MrBeast-branded festive jumpers.
- The couple shared the news on Instagram with the caption 'found MrsBeast.'
- Booysen wore a floor-length lace wedding dress with floral pattern; Donaldson wore a white tuxedo.
- Booysen had multiple outfit changes including a white mini dress with sparkly bodice and feathered skirt.
- MrBeast is the biggest YouTuber in the world with over 500 million subscribers.
- He co-created the Prime Video series Beast Games, inspired by Squid Game, with a $5 million prize.
- Booysen runs YouTube channel TheaBeasty (140k subscribers), streams on Twitch, and is a published author.
- Donaldson faces lawsuits over sexual harassment claims and Beast Games contestant treatment.
Entities
Artists
- MrBeast
- Jimmy Donaldson
- Thea Booysen
- Richard Branson
Institutions
- Beast Industries
- Prime Video
- Netflix
- People magazine
- BBC News
Locations
- Necker Island
- British Virgin Islands
- South Africa