MrBeast, 26, proposed to Thea Booysen, 27, at their home during a family Christmas celebration. Donaldson orchestrated the perfect surprise by wrapping the engagement ring as the last present. “I intentionally dropped a large box to make noise before presenting the real gift,” he revealed.
Booysen was overjoyed, describing the moment as “extremely exciting.” Donaldson shared that he wanted the proposal to be private and meaningful, contrasting his usual public challenges and stunts.
A Relationship Rooted in Connection
Thea Booysen, a South African gamer and author, met MrBeast during his 2022 visit to her home country. Their connection was instant. “I fell in love with his brain,” Booysen said, admiring his intelligence, discipline, and character.
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Their relationship blossomed through long-distance communication, eventually leading to Booysen relocating to the United States. The couple made their first public appearance at the Kids’ Choice Awards in April 2022, marking the beginning of their journey together.
Plans for an Intimate Island Wedding
Despite MrBeast’s global fame, the couple has opted for a low-key celebration. Booysen revealed that the wedding would take place on an island, ensuring privacy and intimacy.
“We’re not going to try and have a big, extravagant wedding,” Booysen shared. “It’s going to be close family and friends.”
Donaldson echoed her sentiments, emphasizing the importance of spending quality time with loved ones during the wedding.
Shared Interests and Future Plans
The couple enjoys a quiet life together, bonding over video games, educational shows, and spending time with their pets. As they look forward to their wedding, they continue to cherish their shared values and interests.
“After working 14-15 hour days, I just want to chill and hang out — and Thea loves doing a lot of the same things that I do,” MrBeast shared.
