As fans continue to revisit Beyoncé‘s groundbreaking self-titled album, questions linger about the music video for her song “Jealous.” Released a decade ago, the video, directed by Beyoncé herself alongside Francesco Carrozzini and Todd Tours, aimed to be a sequel to the “Partition” visual narrative, showcasing Beyoncé anxiously waiting for her partner.
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One particular moment in the video, shot on St. Marks in NYC, gained attention for its realistic portrayal. Carrozzini addressed the use of real people in an interview with MTV News at the time, stating, “We really shot it — some people in the video did not know we were filming. I think the real idea of the video is in a moment like that — in a private moment like that, she can never be by herself… This song is not about someone who feels those emotions; it’s about Beyoncé feeling those emotions. It’s personal to her. It’s her that cannot be by herself no matter where she goes or what she does because she’s who she is.”
However, recent online discussions surrounding the video’s authenticity prompted one of the alleged actors to speak out. A Twitter user, Darian, who claimed to be in the video, contradicted Carrozzini’s statement, stating, “fun fact: it’s not a fact. as someone in this video, it’s not true. i am once again here to remind you to never trust nameless faceless accounts.”
The revelation adds a layer of mystery to the production of Beyoncé’s “Jealous” video, leaving fans intrigued about the behind-the-scenes dynamics and the true nature of the candid moments captured on film.
fun fact: it’s not a fact. as someone in this video, it’s not true. i am once again here to remind you to never trust nameless faceless accounts. https://t.co/Xe2RuY3erI
— Darian (@dariansymone) December 14, 2023