YouTuber Markiplier marries longtime girlfriend Amy Nelson

Longtime fans of popular YouTube sensation Markiplier, whose real name is Mark Edward Fischbach, are celebrating joyous news: he has officially tied the knot with his girlfriend of ten years, Amy Nelson!

The couple exchanged vows in a private ceremony on September 20, 2025, keeping the intimate occasion under wraps for nearly two weeks before sharing the happy announcement with their eager audience. The news broke through heartfelt Instagram posts, featuring glimpses of their special day.

Markiplier, 36, took to his social media to post sweet pictures of himself and Nelson enjoying their wedding cake. His caption reflected on their enduring relationship, stating, "10 years and counting. Going to go for the world record or die trying. 9/20/2025." Amy reciprocated, sharing stunning wedding portraits and a look at her bridal gown, accompanied by the tender message, "The whole point is never clearer than when I’m with you. 9/20/2025."

Their origin story, as Markiplier shared on the "Press ESC" podcast in December 2024, began with a serendipitous encounter. The two initially connected on Tinder while in Cincinnati. After a couple of dates, fate intervened, bringing them back together by coincidence when both eventually moved to Los Angeles. Markiplier, noting that Nelson had also moved to the city from Charleston after studying in Boston, messaged her to "try again," and so their dating journey began.

While their relationship was largely kept private over the years, Amy has occasionally graced Markiplier's videos, from bringing him food during streams to joining him for gameplay. The public first caught wind of their romance at VidCon 2016, with Nelson, known online as Peebles, confirming the rumors with a simple yet iconic selfie caption: "Oh jeez."

Mark Edward Fischbach launched his YouTube career in 2012, initially focusing on horror game commentary for titles like *Amnesia: The Dark Descent*. He famously rose to widespread internet stardom after his captivating "Let's Play" series for the indie horror game *Five Nights at Freddy's*, which remains his most viewed gameplay video with 125 million views.

Beyond gaming, Markiplier has ventured into filmmaking and acting, starring as protagonist Dave Torres in the psychological horror series *The Edge of Sleep*. Currently, he is heavily involved in the live-action film adaptation of the game *Iron Lung*, taking on roles as director, producer, writer, and star, alongside fellow YouTuber Seán William McLoughlin (jacksepticeye). This demanding schedule led him to decline a cameo in the live-action *Five Nights at Freddy's* film.

Amy Nelson, under her online moniker Peebles, is a talented graphic designer, editor, and animator. She also maintains an active presence on Twitch, where she delights her community by streaming her pottery-making process and engaging in gameplay sessions with friends.