Famed YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has taken his relationship to the next level by proposing to his girlfriend, Thea Booysen. The engagement was announced on Wednesday, marking a joyous milestone for the couple who have captured the hearts of fans worldwide.
Donaldson made the announcement with a heartfelt Instagram post, sharing a photo of his proposal moment. “Ya boy did a thing,” he captioned, offering fans a glimpse of the magical moment where he knelt on one knee to ask Booysen to marry him.
Adding to the festive cheer, both Donaldson and Booysen wore matching MrBeast-themed Christmas sweaters during the proposal. In a video Booysen shared on Instagram, she proudly showed off her sparkling diamond engagement ring, while radiating excitement and joy.
In an exclusive interview with People magazine, Booysen revealed that the proposal took place on Christmas Day, surrounded by both their families. “My family flew out from South Africa for Christmas, and we were going to do Christmas in our house so both families were here,” she said.
Donaldson added a personal touch to the moment by presenting the proposal as a surprise gift. “We were opening presents, and then for the very last present he asked me to close my eyes because it was a surprise,” Booysen recounted. “Of course, I said yes. I was extremely excited.”
A Love That Started in South Africa
The couple first met in 2022 in Booysen’s home country of South Africa through a mutual friend. Reflecting on their initial meeting, Donaldson shared, “When we were first introduced, it came through right away how brilliant Thea is. I knew within the first few minutes of meeting that I wanted the chance to date her.”
Booysen felt a similar connection, and their relationship quickly blossomed. Later that same year, they made their red carpet debut at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards and officially announced their relationship on Instagram.
About the Couple
Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, is one of the most influential YouTubers globally, known for his innovative content, philanthropic endeavors, and reality TV competition show “Beast Games.” His creative and generous projects have earned him millions of fans and a unique place in the digital entertainment world.
Thea Booysen, on the other hand, is a prominent content creator specializing in esports and gaming. With her background in the digital space and an engaging personality, she has carved her niche in the industry and built a strong following.
Looking Ahead
The engagement of MrBeast and Thea Booysen marks a new chapter in their lives, filled with shared dreams and aspirations. Fans are eagerly awaiting updates about their wedding plans and future collaborations as a couple.
For now, the world celebrates their love story, which began as a chance meeting in South Africa and culminated in a memorable proposal that united their families in holiday cheer.
Congratulations to the happy couple!
The Information is collected from CNN and BBC.
