How education and upbringing influenced the life of MrBeast. A timeline of key moments.
James Stephen "Jimmy" Donaldson, known as MrBeast, is a prominent American YouTuber, media personality, and businessman recognized for his engaging YouTube videos featuring elaborate challenges and substantial charitable donations. He holds the record for the most subscribers on YouTube, boasting over 360 million, and a significant presence on TikTok, Instagram and X.
May 7, 1998: James Donaldson Born
On May 7, 1998, James Stephen Donaldson, known as MrBeast, was born in Wichita, Kansas.
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2016: Graduated High School
In 2016, Donaldson graduated from Greenville Christian Academy.
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2016: Dropped out of College
In late 2016, Donaldson dropped out of college to pursue a full-time career as a YouTuber.
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April 2022: Agnostic Theist Identification
In April 2022, Donaldson announced he had left evangelical Christianity and identified as an agnostic theist in an interview with Rolling Stone.
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September 2022: Presidential Run Consideration
In September 2022, Donaldson commented on a podcast that he would consider running for president of the United States in about 20 years.
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November 2022: East Carolina University Partnership
In November 2022, Donaldson partnered with East Carolina University to create a YouTube content creation course.
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April 2023: Defense of Ava Kris Tyson
In April 2023, Donaldson defended Ava Kris Tyson against backlash after she acknowledged receiving feminizing hormone replacement therapy, and subsequently came out as a trans woman.
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June 2023: Revealed Declined Invitation to Titanic Expedition
In June 2023, after the OceanGate submersible Titan imploded, Donaldson revealed he declined an invitation to the expedition.
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July 6, 2024: Twitter Post on Presidential Run
On July 6, 2024, during the 2024 presidential election, Donaldson wrote on Twitter that he would consider running for president if the age requirement was lowered, but clarified he was reiterating his apolitical position.
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December 25, 2024: Engagement to Thea Booysen
Donaldson and Thea Booysen became engaged on December 25, 2024.
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January 1, 2025: Engagement Announcment
On January 1, 2025, Donaldson announced his engagement to Thea Booysen.
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