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YouTube Star MrBeast Marries Thea Booysen In Private Caribbean Wedding
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YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has married content creator and author Thea Booysen in a private Caribbean ceremony. The couple exchanged vows at British billionaire Richard Branson’s private Necker Island with around 70 family members and close friends in attendance.
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MrBeast announced the marriage on Instagram, sharing photos from the celebration and writing, “I found MrsBeast, and it was the best day of my life.” The 28-year-old is the world’s most-subscribed YouTuber, with more than 500 million subscribers.
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The wedding was part of a week-long celebration that began on July 14, with guests enjoying activities including snorkelling and kitesurfing before the ceremony. A family friend who is an ordained minister officiated the private event.
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Donaldson and Booysen first met in South Africa in 2022 and began dating soon after. The couple got engaged on Christmas Day in 2024 before tying the knot in 2026.
July 22, () — American YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, has married content creator and author Thea Booysen in a private Caribbean wedding ceremony.
The 28-year-old YouTuber shared the news on Instagram on Tuesday, July 21, posting photos from the celebration and writing, “I found MrsBeast, and it was the best day of my life.”
The photos showed the newlyweds during their wedding celebration. Booysen wore a custom lace bridal gown by Nicole + Felicia Couture, while Donaldson wore a tuxedo by Ralph Lauren.
The ceremony was held on British billionaire Richard Branson’s private Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands. The couple’s week-long celebration began on July 14 and included around 70 family members and close friends.
Guests took part in island activities, including snorkelling and kitesurfing, before the couple exchanged vows in a private ceremony officiated by a family friend who is an ordained minister.

Donaldson and Booysen first met in South Africa in 2022 while he was visiting the country.

Booysen, a fellow gamer and internet personality, was introduced to him through a mutual friend during a dinner.
The pair later began dating, and their relationship grew after spending time together despite initially being long-distance.
Donaldson proposed on Christmas Day in 2024 before they married in 2026.
Booysen, who is from South Africa, creates gaming content under the name TheaBeasty. She is also an author, esports commentator, and the writer of the book “The Marked Children”.

