Meet Mrbeast'S Fiancée: Thea Booysen'S Remarkable Journey

How Thea Booysen Captured MrBeast's Heart

MrBeast's fiancée, Thea Booysen, didn't need to escape a burning building or reenact a dystopian game show to win over the YouTube titan. Instead, their love story began with a chance encounter in 2022, leading to a relationship that MrBeast himself credits for bringing him peace of mind. "I struggle to turn off my brain at night," he confessed on the Lex Fridman Podcast. "But just chatting with her and hanging out with her helps me, basically, just shut my brain off and mellow out."

A Christmas Proposal to Remember

Yes, MrBeast and Thea are still happily together! The YouTuber proposed to Booysen on Christmas 2024, ensuring the moment was both intimate and grand. "My family flew out from South Africa for Christmas," Booysen shared with PEOPLE. "We were opening presents, and then for the very last present he asked me to close my eyes because it was a surprise." MrBeast added his own touch of drama by dropping a large box to distract her before presenting the real gift – a sparkling engagement ring.

"I was trying to think of the best way to catch her off guard so it would be a surprise. Thea is really close to her family, so I wanted to make sure that they were included in this momentous occasion," MrBeast explained.

Thea Booysen's Impressive Background

Booysen's not just a pretty face; she's a gamer, YouTuber, and academic achiever. With a bachelor's in law and an honors degree in psychology from Stellenbosch University, she furthered her education with a master's in human cognitive neuropsychology from the University of Edinburgh in 2024. Her educational pursuits are one of the many reasons MrBeast finds her so captivating. "I just need a partner who loves learning [and] just wants to improve," he noted on the Flagrant podcast.

From South Africa to YouTube Stardom

Born on December 5, 1997, in South Africa, Booysen has made a name for herself in the gaming world. She earns her keep through streaming on YouTube and Twitch and is also the proud owner of the Nixuh esports organization. Her talents extend beyond gaming – she's a published author, having released her novel, 'The Marked Ones,' in 2022. "It took me about seven years to finish it," she told the Expresso Show. "It feels surreal, in all honesty, having it go from the PC and the word documents to paper feels really nice."

A Bright Future Ahead

With a shared love for learning and adventure, MrBeast and Thea Booysen are a power couple to watch. Their journey from a chance meeting to an engagement filled with love and laughter showcases the magic that can happen when two passionate people find each other.