MrBeast Proposes to Thea Booysen in an Intimate Christmas Surprise

Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, kicked off the new year with an exciting announcement, revealing on X (formerly Twitter) that he proposed to fellow content creator Thea Booysen on Christmas Day

In a People interview published on January 1, the YouTube star shared the thinking and planning behind her proposal, stressing her desire to make the moment unexpected and meaningful "Thea is close to her family." really, so including them in this special moment was special." for me," he explained .

A Family-Centered Proposal

The couple first met in 2022 when MisterBeast moved to Cape Town, South Africa, Thea's hometown. Reflecting on their wedding, Thea revealed how her family played a major role in this process. "My family flew out of South Africa for Christmas," he shared. "When we opened the presents, Jimmy asked me to close my eyes for my surprise."

Always one for creative planning, MrBeast set up a little trap to catch Thea off guard. "I threw out a big box to distract before giving the real gift—a ring," she said. "Then on one knee I proposed."

A Private and Personal Moment

Although known for his over-the-top video romance, MrBeast took a more personal approach with engagement. "A lot of people thought I was going to organize something extravagant, like a public proposal at a big event," he said. "But I wanted it to be private and special, just for us."

Thea admired Jimmy's honesty behind his actions, and she noticed that his humility was outstanding when they first met. “I was amazed at how humble and intelligent he was,” she said. "He wasn't the online fanatic I expected—he's really kind and humble."

The feelings were mutual for MrBeast, who described their first relationship as instantaneous. "Thea's intelligence and beauty were evident from the moment we met," he said. "Within minutes, I knew I wanted to get to know her better."

Plans for a Simple Celebration

As the couple looks forward to their wedding, their focus is on simplicity. "We're thinking of a small ceremony on an island away from all the noise," Thea shared. "It's going to be intimate, with family and close friends. We want it to reflect what's important to us."

The wedding marks a new chapter for the world’s most subscribed YouTuber, who continues to balance his global fame with personal milestones.