Jimmy Donaldson, globally recognized as MrBeast, has taken a significant step in his personal life by proposing to his girlfriend and fellow content creator, Thea Booysen. The YouTube superstar popped the question on Christmas Day in an intimate setting surrounded by their families, who had flown in for the holidays.

In an interview with People published on January 1, 2025, the couple reflected on their memorable engagement and gave insights into their upcoming wedding plans. Their vision for the big day is a small, private ceremony on an island, away from the hustle and bustle of the world. Speaking about the wedding, Thea Booysen said:
“We’re thinking of doing it somewhere on an island where we’re far away from just about everybody. We’re not going to try and have a big, extravagant wedding. It’s going to be nicer, but it’s certainly going to be intimate [with] close family and friends.”

A Private Proposal Reflecting Their Bond

While MrBeast is known for his extravagant challenges and philanthropic stunts, his approach to the proposal was the polar opposite. He chose a low-key, heartfelt moment for the occasion. During the interview, he explained his decision to forgo a public spectacle:
“My friends thought I would want to propose in a very public way, like some sort of spectacle at the Super Bowl or somewhere else really big like that, but I knew that I wanted it to be the opposite, to be really private and intimate.”

Jimmy Donaldson surprised Thea Booysen with a stunning diamond ring featuring a rose gold band and additional diamond accents. He orchestrated the proposal by including her family, knowing how close she is to them. Booysen recounted the moment, saying:
“We were opening presents, and then for the very last present, he asked me to close my eyes because it was a surprise.”

MrBeast humorously dropped a large box to create a distraction before presenting the real gift—a life-changing question.

Jimmy Donaldson and Thea Booysen reportedly met in 2022 when MrBeast visited South Africa. Introduced by a mutual friend, the pair quickly hit it off and began sharing glimpses of their relationship on social media. Despite MrBeast’s celebrity status, the couple has maintained a relatively private relationship.

Their love story, filled with mutual respect and shared goals, led to Donaldson expressing his desire to marry Booysen just a year into their relationship. She encouraged him to wait until she graduated, which she accomplished in November 2024.

As they prepare for their wedding, fans eagerly await updates from one of the internet’s most beloved couples. With plans for an island celebration, their union promises to be as unique and heartfelt as their relationship.

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