Who is Thea Boysen?
Cape Town native Thea Boysen isn’t just a pretty face — she’s got the credentials to back it up. A triple degree holder, Boysen studied psychology and law at Stellenbosch University before moving to the University of Edinburgh to do a masters in neuropsychology. Basically, she’s the kind of person who makes solving Rubik’s cubes look like a warm-up.
But wait, there’s more! Thea is also a writer and YouTuber with her channel “More Than Human”, where she dives deep into psychological topics, mixing academia with her signature flair. If Intelligence had a YouTube button, Thea would have broken it already.
The love story of Thea Boysen and Mr. Best
Boysen first met MrBeast (aka Jimmy Donaldson) during his tour of South Africa through a mutual friend. What was supposed to be a casual dinner turned into flying sparks. While she initially dismissed YouTubers as mere on-screen persons, Thea soon realized that Jimmy was different. He was down to earth, driven, and let’s be real, it wasn’t hard for him to fall.
Their bond started with long distance talks and became something deeper. She admitted to People that she admired his brains and drive, falling in love with the man behind the internet’s biggest stunt.
A Christmas proposal
Fast forward to Christmas 2025: Jimmy pops the question at an intimate family gathering. He eschews the dramatic Super Bowl-worthy stunts his friends have come to expect from something private and heartfelt. It was a step straight out of a romcom, but with less extras and more matching Christmas sweaters.
According to Thea, they are already an old married couple at heart. She revealed their conversations about children, growing old together, and how the engagement was just another step in their perfectly synced timeline.
The internet can’t get enough of Thea Boysen, and it’s easy to see why. She is a powerhouse of intelligence, wit and charm, balancing her scholarly pursuits with her love for content creation. If Mr. Best is the king of YouTube, Thea might be his queen-in-waiting.