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World's biggest YouTuber MrBeast marries longtime partner

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • YouTuber MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, married his longtime partner Thea Booysen in a private ceremony.
  • The intimate wedding took place on Richard Branson's Necker Island with about 70 friends and family.
  • The couple, who met in South Africa in 2022, celebrated with a week of activities before the ceremony.

Jimmy Donaldson, globally recognized as MrBeast, the world's most-subscribed YouTuber, has married his longtime partner, Thea Booysen. The couple exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony on Richard Branson's private Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands.

I found MrsBeast. And it was the best day of my life.

— Jimmy Donaldson (MrBeast)Announcing his marriage on Instagram.

Donaldson, 28, and Booysen, also 28, celebrated their union with approximately 70 close friends and family members. The wedding followed a week-long series of events, including snorkeling and kitesurfing, on the 74-acre island resort, which began on July 14.

This is cliché, but it was heaven. We were so happy, and there was so much love. We work a lot and don’t get to be around all our friends and family, so to have everyone in one place was really special. We decided we want to start doing something like this every year, where we put aside a week to have our friends and family join us to spend time together.

— Thea BooysenReflecting on the wedding celebration and the desire for annual family gatherings.

In contrast to the elaborate online spectacles that define MrBeast's brand, the wedding was intentionally kept private, without any livestream or content production. Donaldson announced the milestone on Instagram, sharing photos and writing, "I found MrsBeast. And it was the best day of my life."

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.

— Thea BooysenPraising her husband for his hospitality during the wedding.

Booysen wore a custom Nicole + Felicia Couture gown, while Donaldson donned a Ralph Lauren tuxedo. Their first dance was to "Die With a Smile" by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars. Guests enjoyed a reception featuring sushi, Wagyu beef, seafood, and Booysen's favorite carrot cake. Booysen described the celebration as "heaven" and expressed gratitude for having friends and family together, noting Donaldson's efforts to make all guests feel welcome and included.

This will definitely be more family and friends, definitely more private. It will be the ultimate way to take some time away and enjoy things.

— Jimmy Donaldson (MrBeast)Previously stating his intention for a private wedding celebration.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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