Who is MrBeast, Know about MrBeast Biography, Net Worth, Age, Height, News, Wife, Girlfriend, Photo, Earnings & Religion
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The actual name of the MrBeast Biography is James Stephen Donaldson. He is commonly known by his online alias MrBeast. He is an American YouTuber, media personality, and businessman. He started his career in 2012. He produces high-paced YouTube videos. To know more about MrBeast Biography, Net Worth, Age, Height, News, Wife, Girlfriend, Photo, Earnings & Religion, see below.
James Stephen Donaldson Biography & Early Life
- Full name: Jimmy Donaldson (widely known as MrBeast).
- Born May 7, 1998 in Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
- Raised primarily in Greenville, North Carolina.
- Education: Graduated from Greenville Christian Academy (a private Christian high school) in 2016. Briefly attended Pitt Community College (or East Carolina University depending on source) but dropped out to focus on YouTube.
- Health: Diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at age 15.
James Stephen Donaldson Career Highlights
He started his YouTube channel in early 2012 (around age 13) under the handle “MrBeast6000”. His early content included gaming videos (e.g. Minecraft, Call of Duty) and estimating other YouTubers’ fortunes. In 2017 his video “I Counted to 100,000!” went viral and marked a turning point in his career.
His channel now features high-budget challenge videos, giveaways, philanthropic acts, and large production values. He has launched business ventures, including:
- MrBeast Burger (a virtual/ghost-kitchen fast-food brand)
- Feastables (a snack/chocolate brand)
- Large-scale philanthropic campaigns like Team Trees and Team Seas.
James Stephen Donaldson Age, Height & Physical Details
- Age: As of 2025, he is 27 years old (born 1998).
- Height: Frequently reported at around 6 ft 5 in (~196 cm).
- He has publicly shared a transformation in fitness and health (after his Crohn’s diagnosis) to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
James Stephen Donaldson Net Worth & Earnings
His net worth estimates vary; one recent article states ~$1 billion based on his businesses and brand valuations. His earnings come from YouTube ad revenue, sponsorships, merchandise/brands (Feastables, MrBeast Burger), and business ventures.
James Stephen Donaldson Personal Life: Relationships
He is not married (as of the latest available info) but is engaged to Thea Booysen, a South African content creator. The engagement was announced on January 1, 2025.
Prior relationship: He dated influencer Maddy Spidell from about 2019 to 2022.
James Stephen Donaldson Religion / Beliefs
However, in April 2022 he publicly said he was no longer an evangelical Christian and described himself as agnostic (believes in God/higher power but is uncertain about religious labels).
