How tall is MrBeast? PewDiePie once got 'scared' after meeting YouTube king: 'Jimmy is a freaking giant'
| Real Name | James Stephen Donaldson |
| Date of Birth | 7 May, 1998 |
| Age | 25 (as of 2023) |
| Place of Birth | Wichita, Kansas |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) approx |
| Weight | 82 kg (180 lbs) approx |
| Eye Color | Green |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Net Worth | $100 million |
| Girlfriend | Thea Booysen |
GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA: MrBeast aka Jimmy, is a popular YouTuber known for his philanthropic acts. He has amassed more than 161 million followers, and along with that, he has managed to establish himself as the most successful creator on the platform.
With so much under his radar and an impressive fan following, people are curious to know more about MrBeast, especially his height, as he towers over most people.
MrBeast's height is 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm). His videos include everything from crazy challenges and pranks to extravagant, thrill-seeking stunts. He has also recently come to be associated with enormous, astounding giveaways. So, let's find out what's the exact height of MrBeast.
How tall is MrBeast?
Several glimpses of the YouTuber prove that he stands above 6 feet (182 cm). However, most fans are certainly curious about knowing the exact measurement as MrBeast towers over most of his companions.
On August 24, 2022, the YouTube King recalled a conversation where a fan was curious to learn about MrBeast's height. The user wrote on Twitter, "@MrBeast how tall are you?" to which the YouTube king replied, "6'4." So MrBeast height is 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm).
The time PewDiePie was 'scared' after meeting MrBeast due to the latter's height
PewDiePie and MrBeast, the two sensational personalities of YouTube met in May this year. Later, PewDiePie uploaded a video titled "I got hacked and banned," in which he shared his experience of feeling scared during a meeting with MrBeast for the first time.
Expressing his views regarding the height of MrBeast, he said, "I met MrBeast hooray. Jimmy is a freaking giant. Why is everyone is f*****g tall…Jimmy is so nice. I’ve never been so scared in my entire life, and I didn’t know I was able to be that scared."
On the other hand, the Swedish YouTuber's height is said to be around 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm), which is also the average height of an American male, making MrBeast about half a foot taller than most people.
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Is MrBeast taller than The Rock?
Back in January, fans wondered if MrBeast was taller than The Rock when he challenged the actor to play Rock-Paper-Scissors with him for a bet of $100,000 that would be donated to charity.
Despite their apparent similarity in height, reliable sources claim that The Rock stands at an astounding height of 6 feet 5 inches (196 cm), making MrBeast shorter than him.
However, few claim The Rock has lied about his height, and despite being reportedly 6 ft 5 in, he has admitted to lying about it for years. Johnson claims he is 6 ft 4 inches in real life, countering speculations that he wears shoe lifts to intimidate opponents, Sportsmanor reported.
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Additionally, MrBeast is way taller than his current girlfriend, Thea Booysen. Sources confirm that Booysen measures 5 feet 6 inches tall (167 cm), making her almost a foot shorter than her boyfriend.
However, Booysen is certainly taller than the average American female, who is supposed to have a height of 5 foot 4 inches (162.5 cm).
MrBeast as the 'tall White guy'
YouTube powerhouse MrBeast's Twitter post went viral after he detailed a funny interaction with an Indian who wanted to take a picture, not because of his fame, but because of his tall stature.
The YouTube King wrote in the tweet, "I was walking around in India and someone asked for a picture. So I asked my translator to ask him what his favorite MrBeast video is and he said that he doesn't know what a MrBeast is and just wanted a photo with a tall white guy lol."
I was walking around in India and someone asked for a picture. So I asked my translator to ask him what his favorite MrBeast video is and he said that he doesn’t know what a MrBeast is and just wanted a photo with a tall white guy lol
— MrBeast (@MrBeast) August 24, 2022
Unveiling MrBeast's financial success and net worth 2023
MrBeast's journey from humble beginnings to YouTube royalty is especially interesting and has been marked by his unconventional content leading to financial success, and many business ventures.
His net worth exceeds $500 million as of 2023, derived from YouTube ad revenue, brand partnerships, and merchandise sales.
MrBeast's philanthropic efforts extend beyond monetary contributions, focusing on meaningful gestures that resonate with his audience.
His foundation, MrBeast Foundation, supports projects and demonstrates his commitment to giving back, setting a new standard for digital influencers.
Inside MrBeast's YouTube channel
MrBeast's YouTube channel has over 222 million subscribers and a reputation for large-scale donations, philanthropy, and extreme challenges. MrBeast's success is attributed to his unique content choices, interactions with followers, and charitable business philosophy.
He has amassed millions of subscribers, with his videos often garnering millions of views within days of uploading.
His philanthropic efforts include giving away millions of dollars to strangers, friends, and charitable causes, as well as launching businesses like MrBeast Burger and Feastables.
He also launched Team Trees, an initiative to raise $20 million to plant 20 million trees by the end of 2020, and Team Seas, a fundraising campaign to raise funds for Ocean Conservancy and The Ocean Cleanup.
MrBeast's success as a YouTuber and his business worth over $100 million make him one of the most influential and admired creators on the platform.
The Height Battle: MrBeast Vs. Mark Rober and Chris Tyson
Mark Rober, a YouTuber, engineer, inventor, and educator, is known for his popular science and DIY gadget videos stands at a height of 6 ft (1.83 m or 183 cm) making MrBeast 4 inches taller.
Kris Tyson, known as Chris the Meme God, is a YouTube content creator known for his humorous meme-based content, adding a unique flavor to the MrBeast team. He is 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m 178 cm) which means MrBeast is 9 inches taller than Tyson.
MrBeast's key partnerships and sponsorships
MrBeast a successful entrepreneur, launched Finger on the App, a multiplayer mobile game, and MrBeast Burger, a virtual restaurant. He opened his first US restaurant in August 2022.
In January 2022, MrBeast created the food brand Feastables, also known as MrBeast Feastables, which also launched its own brand of chocolate bars called MrBeast Bars. MrBeast is an investor in tech startup Backbone and a long-term partner of Current.
He also partnered with East Carolina University and appeared as a judge on Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars show in May 2023.
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MrBeast has grown through strategic partnerships with content creators, influencers, and nonprofits, expanding its audience and philanthropic initiatives. It also has relationships with advertisers and sponsors, securing lucrative sponsorship deals and leveraging its extensive audience for financial success.
How tall is MrBeast's brother?
C J Donaldson, also known as MrBro, is a YouTuber and brother of MrBeast. He launched his channel, MrBro, in August 2019, and shares similar content with his brother, who provided him with equipment and a team.
MrBro is around 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m 178 cm) tall which means MrBeast is 6 inches taller than his brother.
Did MrBeast go to college?
According to reports, MrBeast attended Eastern Carolina University for a short time before leaving to pursue a career in content creation. Even though it was a risk, he found that dropping out was worthwhile.
MrBeast visited Harvard Business School in April, to teach a class, and shared an image of himself standing in front of the university sign, and in another image, he is seen discussing topics related to business, philanthropy, audience-building and YouTube. He admitted to dropping out after two weeks.
He captioned the pictures, "I taught a class at Harvard which is pretty funny because I dropped out of college after only going for two weeks haha..."
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Where is MrBeast located?
MrBeast resides in Greenville, North Carolina, where he established his headquarters in 2017.