MrBeast Biography: Net Worth, Squid Game, Age, Girlfriend, Gaming, Height, Contact, Real Name, Twitter, Wikipedia, Videos, YouTube

Biography

MrBeast, whose real name is James Stephen “Jimmy” Donaldson, is a renowned American YouTuber, philanthropist, and entrepreneur born on May 7, 1998. He rose to fame through his stunning and large-scale challenge videos and became one of the most-subscribed creators on YouTube.

His content often features extravagant giveaways, extreme challenges, and impactful philanthropy projects, such as funding mass tree-planting initiatives, providing eye surgeries for people with visual impairments, and supporting food banks. In addition to his main YouTube channel, MrBeast has expanded his digital footprint with channels like MrBeast Gaming and Beast Reacts, diversifying his content offerings. He also runs Beast Philanthropy, a dedicated channel highlighting his charitable endeavors.

Beyond YouTube, his entrepreneurial ventures include the launch of MrBeast Burger, a virtual restaurant brand, and Feastables, a snack company. With his innovative content creation and business approach, MrBeast has become a leading figure in the digital media landscape.

MrBeast
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	James Stephen “Jimmy” Donaldson
Stage Name:	MrBeast
Born:	7 May 1998 (age 26 years old)
Place of Birth:	Wichita, Kansas, United States
Nationality:	American
Education:	Greenville Christian Academy, East Carolina University
Height:	190 cm
Parents:	Stephen Donaldson, Susan Donaldson
Siblings:	CjTheseDays, Kyle Donaldson, Mark Donaldson
Spouse:	Thea Booysen (en. 2024)
Girlfriend • Partner:	Maddy Spidell (2019 – 2021)
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	YouTuber • Philanthropist
Net Worth:	$1 billion (USD)

Early Life & Education

MrBeast, born James Stephen “Jimmy” Donaldson on May 7, 1998, in Wichita, Kansas, grew up in Greenville, North Carolina. He is of White/Caucasian ethnicity and was raised in a Christian household, though he rarely discusses his religious beliefs in detail.

MrBeast’s content often emphasizes values like generosity and compassion, reflecting universal principles of kindness rather than specific faith-based messaging.

His parents are Stephen Donaldson and Susan Donaldson. Jimmy has a brother, CJ Donaldson (known online as CjTheseDays and formerly MrBro), and younger siblings, Kyle Donaldson and Mark Donaldson.

He attended Greenville Christian Academy for high school and participated in school activities. Academics were not his strong suit, prompting him to pursue an alternative path to success.

Jimmy began creating videos early, launching his YouTube channel in 2012 while still in high school. Initially focused on gaming content, he later transitioned to the large-scale challenge and philanthropy videos that would make him one of the most influential YouTubers in the world.

Career

MrBeast, born Jimmy Donaldson, began his YouTube journey in 2012 at just 13, initially creating gaming content such as “Let’s Plays” for games like Minecraft. His channel gained momentum when he shifted focus to creative challenge videos, stunts, and philanthropy-driven projects. Early experiments with video formats led to viral successes like “Counting to 100,000,” showcasing his endurance and unique style.

MrBeast‘s rise to fame accelerated as he introduced large-scale giveaways, starting with smaller amounts and evolving into significant philanthropic acts, such as “Giving $1,000 to a Homeless Person.” By 2019, his channel skyrocketed with videos like “Last To Leave Circle Wins $50,000” and “I Spent 50 Hours Buried Alive.” His brand became synonymous with philanthropy, spearheading efforts such as planting 20 million trees, restoring sight for 1,000 people, and supporting food banks through his “Beast Philanthropy” channel.

In addition to YouTube, MrBeast expanded into business ventures like “MrBeast Burger,” a virtual restaurant launched in 2020, and “Feastables,” his snack product line introduced in 2022. His influence extends beyond digital content, with appearances on TV shows, podcasts, and even a Super Bowl feature.

With multiple YouTube channels catering to various audiences and a consistent focus on viral, engaging content, MrBeast has become one of the platform’s most subscribed creators. Recognized by Forbes and others, he is celebrated for his innovative content, entrepreneurial achievements, and unmatched ability to combine entertainment with impactful philanthropy.

Social Media

• YouTube: MrBeast
• Wikipedia: MrBeast
• Instagram: MrBeast (@mrbeast)
• TikTok: MrBeast (@mrbeast)
• Facebook: MrBeast
• LinkedIn: MrBeast
• Twitter: MrBeast (@MrBeast)

Personal Life

MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, is currently engaged to Thea Booysen. They announced their engagement on Christmas Day 2024 through social media. Thea Booysen is a South African Twitch streamer, YouTuber, and author known for her work in gaming and streaming, particularly with “Gwent: The Witcher Card Game.”

They began dating in 2022 after meeting when MrBeast was in South Africa for a video project. As of the latest information, MrBeast has not been married but is engaged to Thea Booysen. He has a height of approximately 6 feet 3 inches tall (190 cm).

Before his current relationship with Thea Booysen, MrBeast dated Maddy Spidell, a dancer and social media influencer from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They started dating in June 2019 and maintained a relatively private relationship until their breakup in 2022.

Spidell appeared in some of MrBeast‘s videos, like “Surprising My Girlfriend With 100,000 Roses For Valentines Day.” Their relationship ended amidst some public discourse, with Spidell later sharing cryptic posts about her experiences dating a public figure like MrBeast.

MrBeast resides in Kansas City. He has Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory bowel condition. He launched a virtual restaurant, MrBeast Burger, in December 2020. The company has sold franchise rights to restaurants in the United States to serve burgers to customers who order via online delivery services. 

In March 2021, MrBeast signed a partnership deal with Jellysmack and gave the company the exclusive right to distribute his video content on Facebook and Snapchat.

Net Worth

MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, has an estimated net worth of around $1 billion as of early 2025. This figure is a conservative valuation of his extensive business ventures, including his YouTube channels, which generate significant income from ad revenue, brand deals, and sponsorships, as well as his entrepreneurial endeavors like MrBeast Burger and Feastables.

Despite his high earnings, MrBeast has publicly stated that he reinvests most of his income back into creating content and supporting his charitable initiatives, which might affect personal wealth accumulation.

His financial success is also underpinned by his massive online presence. His main channel alone has over 345 million subscribers, making him one of the wealthiest content creators in the digital space. His net worth has seen a meteoric rise, reflecting not only his content’s popularity but also his innovative approach to business and philanthropy.

Portfolio

YouTube Channels

• MrBeast: His flagship channel where he posts challenge videos, philanthropy projects, and other high-budget content. Known for videos like:
  • “Last To Leave Circle Wins $50,000”
  • “I Spent 50 Hours Buried Alive”
  • “1,000 Blind People See For The First Time”
  • “Squid Game In Real Life”
• MrBeast Gaming: Focused on gaming content, including challenges, gaming with celebrities, and playthroughs of various games.
• Beast Reacts: A channel where MrBeast and his team react to various videos online.
• MrBeast 2: Often used for behind-the-scenes content, experiments, and other miscellaneous videos.
• Beast Philanthropy: Dedicated to showcasing his charitable efforts, from providing meals to communities, funding surgeries, to environmental projects like planting trees.

Business Ventures

• MrBeast Burger: A virtual restaurant launched in 2020, offering burgers through delivery services like Uber Eats and DoorDash.
• Feastables: His own brand of snacks, including chocolate bars and other confectionery items, launched in 2022.

TV and Media

• Beast Games: A competition series in collaboration with Amazon Prime Video, featuring over 1,000 participants competing for a $5,000,000 prize, announced for release in 2025.

Notable Videos and Projects

• Counting to 100,000: One of his first viral videos where he counted to 100,000, showcasing endurance.
• Giving Away Money: Numerous videos where he gives away cash, cars, houses, etc., to people in need or as part of challenges.
• Philanthropy Projects:
  • Planting 20 million trees with Team Trees.
  • Funding surgeries to restore sight for 1,000 people through #TeamSeas and other initiatives.
  • Support for food banks, rebuilding homes after natural disasters, and more.

Books

• While not an author, MrBeast’s life and work have inspired books about his approach to content creation and business, although these are more third-party analyses or guides rather than direct works by him.

Other

• Merchandise: Including apparel and other branded products which are part of his broader brand ecosystem.
• Collaborations: With various celebrities, other YouTubers, and brands for special projects, challenges, or events.