Billionaire YouTuber MrBeast Borrows Money From Mom to Pay for Wedding.
Here’s a plot twist for you: MrBeast, the YouTube billionaire known for dropping stacks of cash on wild challenges and insane giveaways, is borrowing money from his mom to pay for his wedding. Yep, you read that right. Jimmy Donaldson — the guy with an estimated net worth of $1 billion — is taking out a family loan to throw his big day with Thea Booysen.
When a fan called him “the only billionaire under 30 to not have inherited his wealth,” MrBeast hopped onto X (formerly Twitter) to explain his surprisingly relatable money moves. “I personally have very little money because I reinvest everything,” he said, adding that this year alone he plans to drop around a quarter of a billion dollars on content. So basically, while his businesses are worth a ton on paper, his actual wallet? Let’s just say it’s a little lighter.
And here’s the kicker: “Ironically, I’m actually borrowing $ from my mom to pay for my upcoming wedding lol,” Donaldson joked. Can you imagine the family group chat? “Hey Mom, about that loan…”
MrBeast’s empire isn’t small, though. With over 400 million subscribers hanging on every stunt, challenge, and jaw-dropping giveaway, Jimmy’s content has made him a household name — and a literal billionaire. He’s even got his own chocolate brand, Feastables, and a toy line called MrBeast Lab.
Plus, who could forget his smash-hit Prime Video show Beast Games, where one lucky contestant snagged $10 million. The series pulled in 50 million views in less than a month and has already been renewed for two more seasons. Talk about winning big!
On the personal front, Jimmy and Thea’s love story started in South Africa back in 2022, blossomed publicly at the Kids’ Choice Awards, and recently got serious with a Christmas proposal in 2024. The couple plans a low-key island ceremony, focusing on close family and friends rather than a Hollywood-level extravaganza.
As Thea put it, “It’s going to be nice, but it’s certainly going to be intimate [with] close family and friends.” And honestly, that sounds pretty perfect — because sometimes, it’s the simple moments that matter most.
So here’s to MrBeast: a billionaire who’s showing us that even with a fortune, a little help from Mom is perfectly okay — and that true wealth comes from the people you love, not just the zeros in your bank account.
