YouTube Star MrBeast Marries Longtime Partner Thea Booysen in Private Island Ceremony

World-renowned YouTuber **Jimmy Donaldson**, better known as **MrBeast**, has married his longtime partner **Thea Booysen**, sharing the joyful news with fans through a series of wedding photos on social media.

Alongside the pictures, MrBeast wrote, *“I found Mrs. Beast, and it was the best day of my life.”* The photos show the newlyweds posing together on a scenic beach, prompting millions of fans from around the world to flood social media with congratulatory messages.

The wedding took place in **July** on **Necker Island**, the private island owned by **Richard Branson** in the **British Virgin Islands**. The ceremony was an intimate affair attended by around **70 close family members and friends**.

Before the wedding, guests enjoyed a variety of activities on the island, including **kite surfing, snorkeling, board games, and other recreational events**.

For the ceremony, Thea Booysen wore a custom bridal gown by **Nicole + Felicia Couture**, while MrBeast chose a **Ralph Lauren** tuxedo.

Speaking after the wedding, Thea said that although marriage might seem like a formal step, the couple had always intended to spend their lives together.

> “It may sound ordinary, but this is really just making it official. Ever since we started talking, our goal was to get married. The only difference now is that the whole world knows we’re husband and wife,” she said.

Originally from **South Africa**, Thea Booysen is a well-known gamer and content creator. She also holds degrees in **psychology and law** and has written a book.

The couple first met in **2022** during MrBeast’s visit to South Africa, where they were introduced by a mutual friend. After maintaining a relationship for several years, they became engaged in **December 2024**, when MrBeast proposed during a Christmas family gathering.

MrBeast has often praised Thea’s passion for learning, saying that her curiosity inspires him to keep improving himself. Thea, in turn, has described MrBeast as a genuinely humble and kind person who exceeded her expectations of a global internet celebrity.

MrBeast is widely known for his large-scale challenge videos, philanthropic projects, and multi-million-dollar giveaways. News of the couple’s marriage has been met with widespread congratulations from fans and fellow content creators, with their wedding photos receiving millions of likes across social media.