Did You Know? Beyoncé’s Dad Stopped The Kissing Scene That Was Suppose To Happen At The End of Singer Case "Happily Ever After" Music Video

Before she became one of the biggest stars in the world, Beyoncé appeared in the late 1990s R&B music video for Case’shit single “Happily Ever After.” The song, known for its romantic vibe and timeless visuals, showed a young Beyoncé playing Case’s love interest — but what many fans don’t know is that an important behind-the-scenes decision changed the video’s ending.

At the time of filming, Beyoncé was still underage, and her father and manager, Mathew Knowles, was very protective of her image and career. According to reports, the original plan for the video included a kiss between Case and Beyoncé at the end. However, Mathew Knowles stepped in and made sure that scene never happened.

Instead, the video ended on a wholesome, romantic note without the kiss — keeping the young Beyoncé’s portrayal classy and age-appropriate. The decision turned out to be a smart one, aligning perfectly with the image Mathew Knowles was building for his daughter as she prepared to rise to superstardom with Destiny’s Child.

Case later praised Beyoncé’s professionalism during the shoot, even at such a young age, noting that she already carried herself like a star in the making.

Looking back, the “Happily Ever After” video has become a piece of music history — not only for its impact as a classic R&B love song but also as an early glimpse of Beyoncé before she took over the world stage.

Once again, Mathew Knowles’ protective instincts proved right — setting the tone for one of the most carefully crafted careers in modern music.