Jimmy Donaldson, the YouTube phenomenon known as MrBeast, and South African creator Thea Booysen have officially tied the knot.
The couple exchanged vows in a private ceremony on Richard Branson’s Necker Island in the Caribbean in mid-July 2026, with festivities kicking off around July 14. Only about 70 close family members and friends were in attendance for the low-key celebration, a departure from Donaldson’s usual high-production spectacles.
Donaldson and Booysen (now Thea Donaldson, also known as TheaBeasty) first met in 2022 during a dinner in South Africa hosted by a mutual friend. Booysen, a YouTuber, Twitch streamer, author, and holder of degrees in law and psychology, was struck by Donaldson’s humble and down-to-earth nature. The pair stayed in touch through direct messages on X (formerly Twitter), began dating, and made their first public appearance together at the Kids’ Choice Awards in April 2022.
They became engaged on Christmas Day 2024. Their relationship progressed steadily toward marriage, with Booysen later describing it as a natural progression. “It sounds silly, but this is really just a formality,” she said. “Ever since we started dating, we’ve been doing it with the goal of marriage. The difference is now the world knows we’re married.”
The multi-day festivities on Necker Island blended adventure, wildlife encounters, and intimate moments. Guests enjoyed activities including kitesurfing, snorkeling, feeding lemurs and other wildlife, beach time, and late-night card games that stretched until 2 a.m.
The ceremony took place in a scenic island setting. Thea wore a custom elegant long white lace gown by Nicole + Felicia Couture for the vows, noted for its timeless sophistication and subtle sheer elements. Jimmy opted for a cream/ivory Ralph Lauren tuxedo, described as a sharp white jacket with a rose lapel and black pants.
Reception highlights included sushi, Wagyu beef, and carrot cake — Thea’s favorite. The couple shared their first dance to Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ hit “Die With a Smile.” Thea changed into multiple looks throughout the evening, including a strapless short dress with beadwork and feathers for cake cutting, and a comfortable white satin dress with a large side bow for dancing.
Donaldson took to Instagram to share a series of photos from the event — featuring beach poses, sunset moments, and joyful couple shots — captioning them along the lines of “I found MrsBeast ❤️” and calling it the best day of his life. The posts quickly went viral, drawing widespread congratulations from fans and fellow creators.
Fans have celebrated the “wholesome” journey from video collaborators to life partners. Many noted the couple’s grounded approach to their high-profile relationship. Booysen praised Donaldson for making every guest feel welcome and described the entire experience as “incredibly special.”
The news drew an outpouring of congratulations from fans and fellow creators, many highlighting the wholesome arc of their relationship from collaborators to life partners. For MrBeast — whose channel dominates YouTube with massive challenges and philanthropy — the intimate affair offered a rare glimpse into his personal life.
As the couple begins their next chapter, the wedding stands as a notably grounded milestone amid Donaldson’s larger-than-life public persona.
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