Famous YouTuber and billionaire MrBeast (real name: Jimmy Donaldson) surprised everyone on social media by revealing that he’s borrowing money from his mom to pay for his wedding. Despite being worth $1 billion, MrBeast says he doesn’t have much personal cash.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he wrote,
“I personally have very little money because I reinvest everything. I think this year we’ll spend around a quarter of a billion on content.”
He added, “Ironically, I’m actually borrowing money from my mom to pay for my upcoming wedding lol.”
MrBeast explained that while his businesses are worth a lot, he uses almost all his earnings to make videos and grow his brand. This includes big projects like Beast Games and his chocolate company, Feastables.
Social Media Reactions
People had mixed feelings about his post.
One user commented:
“Built an empire, spends hundreds of millions on content, and still keeps it humble with mom’s help. Legend.”
About MrBeast’s Relationship
MrBeast is getting married to South African content creator Thea Booysen, also known as TheaBeasty. The couple met in 2022 and started dating soon after. MrBeast proposed to her on Christmas Day 2024.
Booysen told PEOPLE,
“In my mind, we’re already married… we talk about kids and growing old together. This was just another step in our journey.”
Who is Thea Booysen?
She is a content creator and esports commentator. studied law and psychology, and recently completed her master’s degree in neuropsychology. She’s also a published author. Her first novel, The Marked Children, was written over seven years ago. She now lives with MrBeast and their adopted dog, spending time both in the US and South Africa.
MrBeast’s Net Worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, MrBeast is worth $1 billion. He is the only self-made billionaire under 30 and the 8th youngest billionaire in the world.
Even though he’s a billionaire on paper, MrBeast says he stays humble and focused on creating content — even if it means borrowing money from mom!
