Summary
- MrBeast proposed to his girlfriend, Thea Booysen, on Christmas, opting for a small, intimate proposal.
- The couple met in 2022 over dinner and made their red carpet debut in April that same year.
- MrBeast planned the proposal after Thea earned her master’s degree, and is aiming to keep the wedding private.
On Christmas Day, 26-year-old YouTube star MrBeast, born Jimmy Donaldson, got down on one knee and popped the question to his girlfriend, Thea Booysen. The proposal happened at their home, surrounded by their families, who were all in on the surprise and there to share the special moment. Despite being famous for his over-the-top challenges and jaw-dropping stunts on YouTube, the social media star opted for something more intimate and heartfelt when it came to his engagement as he wanted the moment to be small, special, and deeply personal.
MrBeast, who has over 340 million YouTube subscribers, had the chance to meet Thea Booysen, a fellow gamer and internet personality, in 2022, while visiting South Africa. The introduction happened over dinner with a mutual friend, who had invited Booysen to join them. The two hit it off almost instantly, diving into an engaging conversation about science, YouTube, and their shared love for learning. The couple made their red carpet debut at the Kids’ Choice Awards in April 2022, where Booysen later described the experience as an “amazing night” on Instagram.
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The following year, YouTube star MrBeast shared his plans to propose. Before Booysen left for the United Kingdom to pursue her master’s degree, he asked her when she thought the perfect moment would be, and her response was after graduation. True to his word, MrBeast popped the question just one month after Booysen earned her master’s degree in human cognitive neuropsychology from the University of Edinburgh. Along with her master’s, Booysen also holds a bachelor’s degree in law and an honors degree in psychology.
MrBeast Gets Engaged On Christmas Day
Thea Booysen’s family flew out from South Africa for Christmas to celebrate the holiday with Booysen, MrBeast, and his family. After they opened up gifts, MrBeast revealed one last present and asked Booysen to close her eyes because “it was a surprise,” she told People Magazine. “I was trying to think of the best way to catch her off guard so it would be a surprise,” MrBeast added. “Thea is really close to her family, so I wanted to make sure that they were included in this momentous occasion. Christmas worked out great because they were in town from the other side of the world.”
With over 340 million YouTube subscribers since launching his channel in 2012, MrBeast is one of the highest-paid content creators in the world. However, when it comes to his wedding day, he prefers to keep things out of the spotlight and plans to keep the big event “more private.” “I don’t take much vacation because of how hard I work, so I definitely want to make sure that the wedding will be a time to celebrate with her and spend time with friends and family who we really enjoy being with. It will be the ultimate way to take some time away and enjoy things,” the YouTuber told People.
For Booysen, marriage feels like “just a formality” since she and MrBeast already share a bond and dynamic that feels like they’re married, especially since they are “on the same page” when it comes to children and how they will live together when they’re older. Like MrBeast, Thea Booysen is a professional content creator. Known online as TheaBeasty, she’s an esports commentator and avid gamer. Booysen launched her gaming career in 2016, streaming card-based video games on platforms like Twitch and YouTube. In addition to her streaming success, she’s also a co-owner of Nixuh, a prominent South African esports organization.