Jimmy "MrBeast", is one of the most prominent YouTubers in the world, with over 300 million subscribers. His videos are known for elaborate challenges, philanthropic efforts, and viral content. Amidst his rise to fame, his relationship with his ex-girlfriend Maddy Spidell garnered significant attention from fans and media alike.
Maddy and Jimmy reportedly dated from 2019 to 2022. It first caught the public's eye when Spidell appeared in one of Donaldson's now-deleted Instagram posts, where they were seen together watching a PewDiePie video.
After their relationship first came to light in June 2019, it was marked by public displays of affection and grand gestures, like MrBeast gifting her 100,000 roses, which is currently unlisted on his YouTube channel.
This article explores their relationship timeline, highlighting key moments and developments, ending with Maddy's alleged comments against MrBeast, about recent controversies, which initially started with the Ava Kris Tyson issue, who was an associate of the channel.
The growth of MrBeast and Maddy Spidell's relationship
Maddy's presence on YouTube is far more recent than MrBeast's. She uploaded her first video on the platform in 2021, called Reading Lies About Myself On The Internet...", where she mentions that Jimmy is one of her favorite YouTubers.
Maddy has appeared in two other MrBeast videos as well, namely I Spent 50 Hours In Solitary Confinement and I Adopted EVERY Dog In A Dog Shelter.
Their dynamic in these videos was often light-hearted and playful, with Maddy bringing out a different side of MrBeast that his audience enjoyed seeing. Despite her appearances, she continued to keep her own social media presence separate from his.
The couple also faced the challenge of maintaining a private relationship while under the public eye. In response to critics, Maddy stated in a May 2019 tweet:
"If it wasn’t clear - I don’t want MrBeast for his money, just want a bf with good taste in anime who can make me laugh."
MrBeast and Maddy separate
As time passed, fans began to notice that Maddy was appearing less frequently in MrBeast’s videos and social media posts. This sparked rumors and speculation about the status of their relationship.
In a 2022 video titled answering questions i've been avoiding, Spidell touched briefly upon the situation, stating:
"Here's the thing about having a following online, I've said this a little bit on my Instagram but I kind of want to reiterate it here. Young relationships are difficult enough to navigate... when your relationship is very public, it can distort the way you feel about that person or about your relationship. I think there are a lot of benefits to keeping your personal life and your online life very separate."
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Neither party made a public statement regarding the breakup, which was in line with their approach to handling their relationship from the start.
Maddy's comments about MrBeast's recent controversies
2024 has been a tumultuous year for MrBeast, involving multiple allegations against him surrounded by controversy.
Maddy took to Instagram and posted multiple stories, where she seemed to be talking about MrBeast.
In the cryptic post, Maddy wrote a cautionary message, stating:
“I do not aim to take anyone down, just simply and explicitly tell you that there are scary people out there, people who will hurt you, use you, spit you out and then tell you it’s your fault. It’s all of our jobs to protect our friends, our moms, our wives, our sisters, our daughters, ourselves from people like that.”
The implication that she was talking about MrBeast was further reinforced when she addressed YouTube, urging the company to "reevaluate who you’re putting on the trending page."
Overall, Maddy previously asked for privacy about her breakup with MrBeast, but in 2024, amidst all the controversy, she took to social media and released vague messages, seemingly about MrBeast and his recent issues.
The allegations against MrBeast continue to grow, especially with one of his former employees, DogPack404, getting involved, with more accusations against Jimmy.