MrBeast

James Stephen Donaldson, known professionally as MrBeast, initially captured a wide audience with his "Worst Intros" video series and engaging gameplay content on YouTube. He distinguished himself further by producing videos that incorporated substantial financial prizes, drawing considerable attention and viewership. An astute investor and entrepreneur, MrBeast is the founder of MrBeast Burger, a delivery-only fast-food enterprise, and has strategically invested in numerous technology ventures. His entrepreneurial portfolio also includes Feastables, a highly successful chocolate bar company. A landmark achievement in his career occurred in June 2025, when he became the first individual creator to exceed 400 million subscribers on YouTube, solidifying his position as a leading figure in online content creation. MrBeast embarked on his YouTube journey on February 19, 2012, launching his channel and uploading his inaugural video the following day, marking the beginning of his now illustrious online career. MrBeast has amassed a remarkable 466 million subscribers on his primary MrBeast YouTube channel. His digital presence extends across five additional channels: MrBeast Gaming, MrBeast 2, Beast Philanthropy, Beast Reacts, and MrBeast 3, showcasing his diverse content offerings. He was honored as Creator of the Year at the prestigious Streamy Awards for four consecutive years (2020-2023). In November 2022, he achieved a historic milestone by surpassing both T-Series and PewDiePie to become the most-subscribed individual creator on YouTube. Further diversifying his ventures, he released "Beast Games" on Amazon in December 2024. Born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, James Stephen Donaldson is the man behind the MrBeast persona. He shared a glimpse into his personal life by featuring his mother in a heartwarming YouTube video titled "Surprising My Mom With $10,000+ Home Makeover." His older brother, CJ Donaldson, has cultivated his own successful YouTube channel under the name MrBro. MrBeast previously dated Maddy Spidell and in 2022, he began a relationship with Thea Booysen, culminating in their engagement on Christmas Day in 2024. During the 2016 election cycle, MrBeast produced several comedic videos centered around Donald Trump, showcasing his engagement with current events through his unique comedic lens.