What is beauty and the beasts ending?

The ending of the fairy tale "Beauty and the Beast" varies depending on the version. In the original tale by French author Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, the Beast is transformed back into a prince after Beauty agrees to marry him. They live happily ever after.

In the most popular version of the story, written by French author Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont, the Beast is also transformed back into a prince. However, his transformation is not dependent on Beauty's agreement to marry him. Instead, it is based on her love for him. As Beauty declares her love, tears fall onto the Beast, transforming him. They then live happily ever after.

In adaptations of the story, such as Disney's animated film and live-action remake, the ending remains largely faithful to Beaumont's version. The Beast is transformed after Belle professes her love for him, and they live happily ever after.