Kristina Roberts
One of the biggest YouTubers in the world, MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, recently shared a surprising fact about his finances. Even though his businesses are worth billions, he says he doesn’t have much cash saved up for himself. The reason? He puts almost all his money back into making more videos and helping people. Now, as he prepares to marry his fiancée, Thea Booysen, he has revealed that he is borrowing money from his mom to pay for the wedding.
MrBeast, who has over 400 million subscribers across his YouTube channels, is known for his expensive stunts and huge giveaways. From giving away private islands to donating millions to charity, his videos are all about spending big. But in real life, he says he doesn’t keep much money for himself. Recently, someone on social media called him the only billionaire under 30 who didn’t inherit his wealth. Responding to this, MrBeast explained that while his businesses are worth a lot, he personally doesn’t have much cash because he reinvests everything into his work.
“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 wrote on X (formerly Twitter). He then added something unexpected: “Ironically, I’m actually borrowing $ from my mom to pay for my upcoming wedding lol.” This surprised many fans, considering how much money flows through his business. But he clarified that while his companies are valuable, he doesn’t keep much for personal use.
MrBeast and Thea Booysen got engaged on Christmas Day in 2024, and they shared the happy news with fans shortly after. At the time, they said they didn’t want a huge, fancy wedding. But even a simple wedding costs money, and since most of his earnings go back into his videos and charity projects, he needed some help from his family.
Despite his massive success, Youtuber MrBeast has always been open about how he handles money. He doesn’t spend much on himself, choosing instead to put it all into bigger and better projects. His YouTube videos often feature challenges where winners get millions, and his new show, Beast Games, gave away a record-breaking $10 million prize. Amazon Prime Video recently announced that Beast Games was their most-watched unscripted show, and they have already renewed it for two more seasons.
With so much money going into his work, it makes sense that he doesn’t have a lot saved up for personal expenses. But fans found it funny and relatable that even a billionaire like MrBeast sometimes needs to borrow money from his mom. Many people online joked that this proves no one is safe from asking their parents for financial help, no matter how rich they are.
MrBeast’s story is a reminder that success doesn’t always mean having piles of cash ready to spend. For him, money is a tool to create more content and help others, not just something to keep. His wedding plans might be simpler than some would expect from a famous YouTuber, but that’s just how he chooses to live—focusing on his work rather than flashy personal spending.
As he prepares to marry Thea, fans are happy for him and find his honesty about money refreshing. It’s not every day you hear a billionaire admit they need a little help from their mom. But for MrBeast, it’s just another part of his down-to-earth personality. He might be one of the most successful creators online, but at the end of the day, he’s just like anyone else when it comes to family and love.
The wedding date hasn’t been announced yet, but whenever it happens, it will surely be a special day—even if it’s funded with a little help from his mother. And knowing MrBeast, he might even turn it into a fun video for his fans to enjoy. After all, sharing his life’s big moments with his audience is what made him so popular in the first place.
In a world where many celebrities flaunt their wealth, MrBeast stands out by being different. He spends his money on helping others and making entertaining content rather than luxury. And now, as he starts this new chapter of his life with Thea, his fans will be cheering him on—whether he’s giving away millions or just borrowing a little cash from mom.
