Not many have heard the name MrBeast in the realms of YouTube. The real name is Jimmy Donaldson, and this YouTube sensation has an impressive count of over 201 million subscribers to his main channel. Originating from Wichita, Kansas, MrBeast started his YouTube journey in 2012, going by the name MrBeast6000.
From humble beginnings making ‘Let’s Play’ videos and speculating on fellow YouTubers’ incomes, to rising to fame with the video where he counts to 100,000 in 2017, MrBeast’s evolution has been nothing short of spectacular.
What Makes Mr. Beast Stand Out?
His meteoric rise isn’t just because he makes videos – it’s the type of content he delivers. Known for his grandiose challenges and over-the-top stunts, Donaldson was a pioneer in creating YouTube content that many found captivating. But beyond the entertainment, there’s a heart of gold. He is synonymous with charity, having raised more than $20 million for Team Trees, aimed at planting 20 million trees, and another whopping $30 million for Team Seas to clean up the oceans. Through his Beast Philanthropy venture, countless individuals in need have benefited.
Unveiling MrBeast’s Personal Life
While Donaldson’s professional life has been quite transparent, he’s kept his personal life closer to the vest. Until recently, that is. Stirring curiosity, many speculated on his marital status, with rumours suggesting he had a girlfriend, though no one could confirm a ‘Mrs. Beast’.
The world got a sneak peek into this aspect when MrBeast, boasting the highest individual following on YouTube, divulged on the comedy show “FLAGRANT” in September about a budding romance. While he remained tight-lipped about her identity initially, it later surfaced that Twitch streamer Thea Booysen was the special someone.
MrBeast posted a picture with his girlfriend pic.twitter.com/kW7RRm24Gz
— DramaAlert (@DramaAlert) June 26, 2023
Diving Deeper: Who is Thea Booysen?
Then, echoing Donaldson’s content creation spirit but in a different arena, is a prominent name among gamers. With 24,000 Twitch followers and 21,000 YouTube subscribers, she frequently delights fans with her action role-playing game adventures, particularly in “The Witcher”. Online, she’s better known as “TheaBeasty”.
Her talents aren’t just restricted to the gaming world. Booysen recently released her debut young adult novel, “The Marked Children”. Originating from Cape Town, South Africa, she’s not just a content creator but also an academic achiever with degrees in law and psychology. Currently, she’s pursuing her Master’s in neuropsychology.
In Conclusion
From charity spectacles to counting to 100,000, MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson, has always known how to grasp our attention. Now, with the unveiling of his relationship with the multi-talented Thea Booysen, he reminds us that behind the larger-than-life stunts, he’s just like the rest of us, navigating the intricate world of personal relationships. It’ll be intriguing to see where this new chapter takes both of them.
