YouTube star MrBeast weds girlfriend Thea Booysen in intimate island ceremony
By William Muthama, July 22, 2026YouTube superstar MrBeast has married his longtime girlfriend, Thea Booysen, in an intimate island ceremony surrounded by close family and friends.
The couple exchanged vows on Richard Branson’s Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands before sharing the first official photos from their wedding on social media.
Taking to Instagram on Monday night, July 21, 2026, the YouTube star shared a series of romantic wedding photos with his millions of followers, captioning the post: “I found MrsBeast ❤️❤️❤️ and it was the best day of my life ❤️❤️❤️.”
The ceremony took place on Richard Branson’s Necker Island, where the couple celebrated their special day with close family and friends.
Booysen wore a custom Nicole and Felicia Couture gown, while MrBeast opted for a classic Ralph Lauren tuxedo.
The newlyweds chose to keep the celebrations away from the spotlight until after the ceremony, later giving fans a glimpse of their wedding through a series of heartfelt photographs.
Love story that began in South Africa
MrBeast and Booysen first met in South Africa in early 2022 while the YouTube star was filming in the country.
Their friendship soon developed into a relationship, with the pair navigating a long-distance romance before spending more time together in the United States.
The couple announced their engagement in December 2024 after MrBeast proposed during a family Christmas celebration.
Despite MrBeast being one of the world’s most recognisable internet personalities, they have largely kept their relationship away from the spotlight, sharing only occasional updates with fans.
Who Is Thea Booysen?
Thea Booysen is a South African content creator, esports commentator, author and gamer, known online as TheaBeasty. She has built a strong following through gaming content and has also written fantasy fiction.
Beyond content creation, Booysen has an academic background in law, psychology and neuropsychology, earning praise for combining her passion for gaming with her interest in science and education.
MrBeast is the world’s most-subscribed YouTuber, known for his elaborate challenge videos, philanthropy and record-breaking giveaways.
Over the years, he has built a global audience of hundreds of millions of subscribers across multiple channels and has expanded his business ventures with brands such as Feastables and Lunchly.