MrBeast marries girlfriend and content creator Thea Booysen: 'It was the best day of my life'
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- Social media star MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, married content creator Thea Booysen in a week-long celebration that began July 14.
- The wedding took place on a private island resort with close friends and family, featuring activities like snorkeling and kitesurfing.
- Booysen stated that their relationship has always been focused on marriage, and the wedding was a formality to share their union with the world.
Social media phenomenon MrBeast, known to millions as Jimmy Donaldson, has married his girlfriend and fellow content creator, Thea Booysen. The week-long celebration, which commenced on July 14, culminated in their union at a secluded 74-acre private island resort.
Donaldson, who boasts over 508 million followers on YouTube, shared the joyous news on Instagram, expressing his happiness: “I found MrsBeast. And it was the best day of my life.” The intimate ceremony was officiated by a family friend and included guests enjoying resort activities such as snorkeling, feeding kangaroos, and kitesurfing.
I found MrsBeast. And it was the best day of my life.
The couple exchanged vows in a ceremony where Donaldson wore a Ralph Lauren tuxedo and Booysen donned a custom Nicole + Felicia Couture dress. Their reception featured a first dance to Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' "Die With A Smile" and a feast including sushi, wagyu beef, and a carrot cake. Event planner Marcy Blum orchestrated the festivities.
It sounds silly, but this is really just a formality. 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, but we’ll still come home to our house and dogs and cats, and then we’re off to our next adventure!
Booysen described the wedding as a "formality," emphasizing that marriage has always been their goal since they began dating. "The difference is now the world knows we’re married, but we’ll still come home to our house and dogs and cats, and then we’re off to our next adventure!" she told People. She also praised Donaldson for making guests feel comfortable and getting to know her extended family, which made her love him even more.
The couple met in South Africa in 2022 and began a long-distance relationship after connecting on X. They made their first public appearance at the Kids’ Choice Awards in April 2022, and Donaldson proposed on Christmas Day 2024. They plan to celebrate their anniversary annually with friends and family.
Jimmy really went out of his way to make all the guests super comfortable and feel included, and got to know my extended family, and it was all so incredibly special. It just made me love him all the more.
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