Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast on YouTube, officially said ‘I do’ to his long-term love interest, Thea Booysen, at their incredible private island wedding. Whereas the name MrBeast rings a bell to many people for his jaw-dropping videos, it’s his newlywed who is making waves for all the right reasons. A gamer girl turned science fiction writer and someone with degrees in psychology and neuroscience. This is all you should know about MrBeast's wife.

Who Is MrBeast's Wife Thea Booysen?

Thea Booysen is a content creator, Twitch streamer, writer, and educator from South Africa. Born in 1997, Thea received notoriety not only because of her connection to the renowned YouTube channel Jimmy Donaldson, or MrBeast, but also for her accomplishments as an author and a gamer.

What Does Thea Booysen Do?

Thea is a highly talented professional whose career has diversified in both digital media and academia. 

  • She is a prolific writer and author of her first Young Adult Science Fiction Fantasy novel titled The Marked Children that was released in 2022. 

  • Other than writing, she is also a well-known content creator and an Esports analyst. 

  • In terms of academics, she has a history in law and psychology and has even studied for her master's in Human Cognitive Neuropsychology at the University of Edinburgh.

    • How Did MrBeast and Thea Booysen Meet?

    The two met initially in 2022 when MrBeast visited South Africa. Jimmy dined out with a common friend, and Thea was asked to accompany him. 

    • They hit it off immediately based on the same interest in acquiring knowledge, according to Thea. Back in the United States, Jimmy sent her a message on X requesting that she allow him to read her upcoming book. 

  • This distant bond rapidly blossomed into a relationship, and their first public appearance was at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards in April 2022.

    • When Did MrBeast and Thea Booysen Get Engaged?

    The proposal of marriage between Thea and Jimmy Donaldson took place on December 25, 2024, through an extremely personal occasion conducted at their residence, facilitated by their families.

    Keeping in mind the caution of preferring privacy over fanfare, the couple decided to go ahead with getting married in a highly private ceremony organised on Necker Island, a property of Sir Richard Branson, in July 2026.

    What Games Does Thea Booysen Play?

    On the internet, where she streams as TheaBeasty, Thea is well known for streaming strategy and story-based video games. 

    She has a very strong passion for a game called ‘Gwent: The Witcher Card Game’ and has been successful with the game to such an extent that she has even been offered as a caster for e-sports events for the game. 

    She also streams games such as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Stardew Valley among others.

    Conclusion

    From being successful through her writings and gaming to doing well in neuroscience studies, Thea Booysen has created her own successful career. With the two finally getting married, fans all around the world keep supporting this amazing couple and waiting for new things from them.

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