Celine Dions Traumatic Life What You Didnt Know
Celine Dion’s voice may be one of the finest voices that we’ve ever heard. She is one of the greatest singers to have graced the industry. She is definitely gorgeous inside and out. However, her life took a turn for the worst. This is the story of Celine Dion’s greatest challenge.
Her Life Was Never Dull
Many people admire Celine Dion due to her resilience and talent. From the beginning, she had many obstacles to overcome. It still isn’t smooth-sailing, even now that she has managed to reach an incredible level of success. She had to learn how to handle her career with a controversial relationship and many health issues. Despite all of this, she never fails to look happy and give her best during performances.
Her Life Is Never Dull
Her Husband’s Diagnosis
In 1999, she received devastating news regarding her husband. Rene was confined in the hospital because of throat cancer. This required Celine to look after him all the time. Rene’s health problem became a major trial in her career. Celine did everything she can to help her husband have the best quality of life possible.
Her Husband’s Diagnosis
Celine’s Mom Hated Her Relationship
Her mother disapproved of the relationship from the very beginning. Celine explained, “When I told her I had some really strong feelings for Rene she tried everything to kill him and make me snap out of it… I was very frustrated and mad at first, but she tried to make me understand that this man tried marriage twice before – he has three children, he’s not responsible, ‘I want the perfect Prince Charming for you.’”
Celine’s Mom Hated Her Relationship
She Had Problems Conceiving
Amidst concerts and tours, Celine took a well-deserved break from her career in 2000 for her family. Celine went through two in-vitro fertilization procedures to boost the chance of conception. They decided to go with this route after their numerous unsuccessful attempts with her husband. Finally, Celine was able to give birth to her first child named Rene-Charles Dion Angelil in 2001.
She Had Problems Conceiving
She Almost Died
Celine was only 5 years old when she almost died. A truck hit her and she would be in comatose for a week. Luckily, she recovered totally from the fractured skull she suffered from the accident.
She Almost Died
She Hated My Heart Will Go On
We were all captivated by the song “My Heart Will Go On” when it first started playing in Titanic. But did you know that Celine Dion had doubts about this song? She believed it would not get famous and will even affect her singing career negatively. Celine said in an interview that she disliked the song: “I didn’t really like the song, at first. I did another song for a movie before. It was very successful, and I thought we were pushing our luck”
She Hated My Heart Will Go On
They Called Her A Traitor
Another Celine Dion chart-topper song was featured in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast”. She won her first Grammy from this performance! Even with the success, the song caused an enormous backlash from her Quebecois fans. Because of this, Celine declined the English Artist of the Year award at Felix Awards to show that she took pride in being French-Canadian.
They Called Her A Traitor
Celine Wasn’t Planned
Many don’t know that Celine is the youngest of 14 children in a family that was financially unstable. Her mother didn’t plan on having any more kids after giving birth for the 13th time. Apparently, destiny had other plans. When Celine was still a baby, she actually had to sleep in a cabinet drawer because there were no more beds available!
Celine Wasn’t Planned
Her Husband Put His Foot Down
Rene was instrumental in recording Celine’s “My Heart Will Go On”. He convinced Celine that this song will be a big hit. In an interview with Jonathan Ross, she recalled, “[Angélil] said, ‘Let’s just do a demo. Let’s give it a try and we’ll see after.’ The demo is actually the real recording. I never sang the song again.” The rest was history and the song from 1997 film Titanic won several awards. This song will forever be Celine’s trademark song.
Her Husband Put His Foot Down
A Shark When It Comes To Business
Therese Tanguay Dion, Celine’s mother, is a renowned chef in Quebec. Now we know where Celine’s passion and skills in cooking came from! Celine herself established her first restaurant in Quebec in 1990. Just like her songs, it was a big hit. After much success, she decided to expand Nickels and opened other locations throughout Canada.
A Shark When It Comes To Business
Suing For Millions For Spreading Lies
The 1990’s was a very stressful decade for Celine. She released an astounding 13 albums and received the bad news about Rene’s health. During this difficult period, she realized that she needed to take a break for herself and her family. During her hiatus, a magazine called National Enquirer published a story about Celine having twins. As a consequence, Celine took legal action against the magazine and asked for $20 million. The magazine quickly expressed and donated money to American Cancer Society.
Suing Millions For Spreading Lies
Doctor Dion
Celine Dion has many awards to her name including the highest honor her province can give, The National Order of Quebec. She was also given stars in both the Hollywood and Canadian Walks of Fame. As if that wasn’t impressive enough, she received an honorary doctorate from the Laval University. She dedicated this award to her husband Rene and called it “a very great honor for a little girl from Charlemagne.”
Doctor Dion
She Had No Other Choice
A famous French artist named Hugues Aufray released a song entitled “Céline” two years before her birth. On her brother’s wedding, 5-year-old Celine performed the song she was named after. This performance was the moment when everyone noticed her extraordinary talent. While she was from a family of musicians, it was clear that she had potential.
She Had No Other Choice
Discovered In The Weirdest Way
Celine’s mother and brother Jacques composed songs for her because they knew Celine had the makings of a great singer. Her mother did everything she could so Celine’s talent will not go to waste. Fortunately, her family’s hard work paid off when they were able to catch the attention of Rene Angelil.
Discovered In The Weirdest Way
Her Mom Had To Interfere
Celine’s mother first sent a demo to Rene with a note saying, “This is a 12-year-old with a fantastic voice. Please listen to her. We want her to be like Ginette Reno.” Rene didn’t reply right away. In fact, it was only with the persuasion of Celine’s brother that the producer decided to give it a shot. Once Rene heard Celine’s voice, he immediately contacted her to audition for him.
Her Mom Had To Interfere
Her Audition Was Far From Normal
Rene was excited to meet Celine personally after hearing the demo. When Celine arrived at his office, he gave her a false mic and said, “Here’s your microphone. Now sing as though you were in front of a sellout audience.” Celine then went for it and Rene was stunned by her performance.
Her Audition Was Far From Normal
Younger Than Her Own Stepson
At the time, Rene Angelil was already twice married and twice divorced. From his first marriage, he had a son called Patrick Angelil.
Younger Than Her Own Stepson
Rene Burst Into Tears
Celine recalled just how emotional Rene became during her audition. “While I was singing, he (Rene) started to cry,” she said. “I knew then I had done a good job.” At that moment, Rene recruited her and he already knew that she will become a big star. Rene already had plans on how to accomplish that and he was ready to face any obstacle to get her to the top.
Rene Burst Into Tears
High Stakes Gambler
Rene took a big personal risk on Celine. He got a loan on his house to obtain enough budget to release Celine’s first album! It sounds crazy, but it appears that he knew what he was doing. All their sacrifices paid off as her song went number one in Canada. Even though he was a gambler, this was probably the biggest risk Rene ever took.
High Stakes Gambler
The Pope Loved Her
When Pope John II went to Quebec in 1984, Celine sang the national anthem in front of him and thousands of fans in Montreal’s Olympic Stadium. Celine was very pleased to be singing for him and the Pope likewise enjoyed her performance.
The Pope Loved Her
She Demanded Time To Grow Up
Rene actually told Celine to take a break even when she was at the beginning of her career. It was a huge risk to take at that time since she was still in the middle of establishing her name. Despite the risk, she took 18 months away from the limelight. Celine thinks her maturity flourished while taking this break.
She Demanded Time To Grow Up
Learning English And Going Global
Contrary to what everyone thought, it turned out to be a very beneficial move for her career. When Celine returned to the music scene, fans noticed Dion’s evolution into a more confident lady. Her pronunciation when singing English also improved. Her comeback album “Incognito”, ended up selling over half a million copies.
Learning English And Going Global
America’s Sweetheart Was Born
In 1990, Dion made massive strides in her career by launching her first English album, “Unison”. The career move pushed her into American stardom and she became famous throughout the world. The songs in the album were hits, especially “Where Does My Heart Beat Now” which went on to become a top 10 hit. While enjoying this tremendous success, something took her by surprise.
America’s Sweetheart Was Born
Almost Losing Her Voice Forever
Celine’s voice vanished and she couldn’t sing as she was preparing for the tour! She was suffering from both exhaustion and laryngitis. She initially had zero plans to cancel the tour, but her doctors instructed her not to continue as she would damage her vocal cords even more.
Almost Losing Her Voice Forever
Revealing Her Big Secret
There were many speculations about her relationship with Rene, but neither of the two confirmed it right away. Just before the launch of her album called “The Colour of My Love”, Celine finally revealed her romance with Rene.
Revealing Her Big Secret
Fearing The Public
It was a May-December love affair: Celine was 19 years old and 26 younger than Rene. They were aware that people would criticize their relationship due to the big age gap. They faced all the criticism head-on and they eventually got married.
Fearing The Public
She’s A Fantastic Secret Keeper
Before disclosing the secret, they were able to keep it to themselves for five years. It was actually Celine who wanted to announce it regardless of the public reception. “When you’re in love, you want to scream it to the world,” she said.
She’s A Fantastic Secret Keeper
Going Overboard
Celine and Rene’s wedding was televised live. They tied the knot in Montreal’s Notre-Dame Basilica on December 17, 1994. It was the equivalent of a Royal Wedding in Canada, considering the number of people who wanted to watch it.
Going Overboard
Bridezilla Or Royal Princess?
Celine’s wedding dress was the talk of the town even after the wedding ceremonial. It was designed by fashion designer couple Mirella and Steve Gentile. The piece actually took them over 1000 hours to finish! The gown was twenty-foot long and came with a twenty-pound tiara that succeeded in making Celine look like a real princess.
Bridezilla Or Royal Princess@
Pricey Homes And Multiple Investments
The power couple bought a $72 million mansion in Florida. Why is it so expensive? Well, for one thing, it has a golf course, three pools, and a water park.
Pricey Homes And Multiple Investments
He Was Her Everything
After her sensational success with Titanic, Celine started her “Let’s Talk About Love” world tour. This was the same time that Rene was diagnosed with cancer. Celine received the heartbreaking news while performing. She then decided to perform a tribute song for her husband. On January 14, 2016, Rene passed away after fighting the disease.
He Was Her Everything
Her Children’s Names Were Chosen Carefully
The couple was actually blessed with twins later on. Eddy and Nelson were born on October 23, 2010. Nelson was named after Nelson Mandela. On the other hand, Eddy’s name derived from the producer of Celine’s first five albums, Eddy Marnary.
Her Children’s Names Were Chosen Carefully
Dreaming Of Changing The World
Celine Dion is also active when it comes to charity work. When the terrifying tsunami hit Asia, she organized an event that was able to raise $1 million for the victims. She also donated $1 million dollars for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. She was not afraid to let the whole world know about the US government’s inefficiency.
Dreaming Of Changing The World
Her Secret Dad
Celine’s father also played an important role in her success. Her father, Adhemar Dion, died in 2001. Celine said, “My dad was and is still my number one fan since I was a very little girl. I know that my dad would want me to be here tonight on stage with everyone I love, doing what we love”.
Her Secret Dad
She Prepared her Kids for Death
Celine had to deal with the big task of telling her kids about their father’s condition. When asked about it, she said, “I’m proud of the way I prepared my boys for their dad’s death. In life, you never know what’s going to happen, so you should never wait for tomorrow to do what can be done today, to say I love you, or send a thank-you note…The future is now.”
She Prepared Her Kids For Death
Her Son is Too Young
The first public appearance of Rene Charles Angelil was when he was a presenter in the Billboard Music Awards. He was assigned to give an award to his mom! Many were amazed by how handsome Celine’s first son was.
Her Son Is Too Young
She Made it to 90
Up to this date, Celine’s mother is still healthy and living well. In fact, her beloved mother celebrated her 90th birthday not long ago.
She Made It To 90
She NEVER Misses a Beat
Celine Dion is one of the easiest celebrities to conduct an interview with. Talk show hosts and journalists love her for it. For an instance, when she was the guest star in the Ellen DeGeneres show where her jewelry was praised, Celine sang a Donna Summer song, “She worked hard for the money”. Her joyous attitude also played a part in launching her career.
She NEVER Misses A Beat
Without a Brother
Celine had to endure many obstacles. The week when Rene passed away, Celine’s brother also died because of cancer. It was definitely the worst week for her and her family.
Without A Brother
Her Siblings Never Made It Big
Celine’s siblings were talented singers as well. Claudette, one of her older sisters, also pursued a music career. Sadly, she was unable to obtain the same level of success as Celine.
Her Siblings Never Made It Big
Making Money Off Her Fashion Sense
Even after such an accomplished music career, Celine Dion took a gamble when released her own fashion line. It made sense— she is well-known as one of the music industry’s most fashionable celebrities. This motivated her to start her own clothing brand. Her line has over 200 pieces. According to her, it was her family members who inspire and influence her.
Making Money Off Her Fashion Sense
TV Debut
Celine Dion is undoubtedly talented in more ways than one. She showcased her acting skill in a Thanksgiving TV show called All My Children.
TV Debut
A Voice Worth Hundreds Of Millions
She might have started dabbling in other fields, but her passion for singing has remained unchanged. After all, it was the instrument she used in order to achieve her goals and help her family. She is now worth an impressive $700 million.
A Voice Worth Hundreds Of Millions
A Canadian Star
Did you know that Celine Dion is one of the select Canadian celebrities to have a star in both the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as in the Canadian Walk of Fame? Don’t forget to keep an eye peeled out for her star when you find yourself in either of these places!
A Canadian Star
They Are All Related
One interesting fact about Celine is that she actually shares blood relations with some of the biggest celebrities. This includes the likes of Madonna, Shania Twain, and Beyoncé. These performers discovered that they can all trace back their bloodlines to the French Canadian Zacharie Cloutier. In 1634, he left France and ventured into North America. His family was one of the earliest to settle in what was then known as “New France”. Now that’s an amazing story!
They Are All Related
Master Of Many Tongues
Aside from English and French, Celine can also perform in other different languages like in Spanish, Italian, German, Latin, Japanese, and Mandarin. Color us impressed!
Master Of Many Tongues
A Staggering Net Worth
It shouldn’t surprise anyone that Celine Dion is making an absolute fortune. Her career spans many decades now and she had countless sold out concerts and millions of record sales. In 2000’s, she was declared as the highest earning celebrity and she even accumulated $465 million from her singing performances in Las Vegas. Her other sources of profit are her investments in multiple restaurants, real estate, TV gigs, and her fashion line.
A Staggering Net Worth
Hit And Miss
Celine is blessed to have numerous hits under her name. We all know that “My Heart Will Go On” was and remains her greatest hit. However, not all of her songs achieved similar success. A clear example was a song she performed for the animated movie “An American Tail: Fievel Goes West”. The song “Dreams to Dream” didn’t become very popular.
Hit And Miss
Love of Golf
Do you know what Celine Dion’s favorite is? It’s golf! She enjoys it as both a player and a spectator. The sport is one of her preferred ways to relax.
Love Of Golf
Love Of Golf
To back it up, Celine and her husband actually modernized Le Mirage and gave millions to the Quebecois club for its development. This was back in 2008. The pair even advertised the fancy club and posted an online statement to encourage visitors to drop by. They said that “a visit to the Mirage is an adventure in itself.”
Celine Playing Golf
And The Winner Goes To…Celine Dion
No other artist has had the opportunity to perform at the Academy Awards than Celine Dion. With her wonderful voice, we don’t know anyone who is more deserving of the honor!
And The Winner Goes To…Celine Dion
The Oscars
The primary reason why she has always been asked to perform is her work in movie soundtracks. In 2011 Oscars, she sang “Smile” as a tribute to the celebrities who passed away in the previous year. Over the years, she has been able to set the record for an artist performing in the Oscars.
Oscar Performances
Oscar Fashion
Celine never failed to amaze us over and over and again! And not just when it comes to her performances. In 1999 Oscar, she wore a backward white tuxedo.
Backwards Oscar Tux
Backwards White Tux
Many people criticized Celine when she wore this ensemble. Some even went as far as to call it a “fashion disaster”. And in an interview with PEOPLE magazine, she expressed that she was happy while wearing it, despite the negative reaction she received. Regardless, it’s undeniable that Celine set herself apart from the other guests!
Backwards White Tux
White Backwards Tux
“When I wore that look, yes it was at the Oscars, and when I wore that, everyone was wearing dresses, not pants,” she explained, “I was the only one with pants in a backward suit from Galliano and if I would do this today it would work. It was avant-garde at the time. And it doesn’t matter, you just have to assume what you wear, you wear, and I did.”
Backwards White Tux And Gwens Dress At The Oscars
It’s All Coming Back To Me Now
This song was originally meant to be sung by Meat Loaf! It sounds a little unbelievable now, but that was how it was. The composer eventually decided that it would be better for a female singer. That was probably the best decision of his life, considering how “It’s All Coming Back To Me Now” became extremely popular around the world.
A Hit Out Of Hell
Clinging On To Her Children
Celine was having a hard time moving on from the death of her husband. Who can blame her? In an interview, she said, “I miss him a lot for my partner, for the man I was embracing, kissing, and making love with. I organize myself to not feel lonely. So what’s happened is I got myself a huge bed and I sleep with my twins. My twins are comforting me a lot. I need them. I need them close.”
Clinging On To Her Children
She Can Pretty Much Sing Anything
When talking about her choice of songs, it appears like she can sing it all! Celine is known for putting her own touch on other artist’s songs. Just listen to her covers of hits like Cyndi Lauper’s “I Drove All Night”, Eric Carmen’s “All by Myself”, and John Lennon’s “Beautiful Boy.” You’ll know what we mean. Only a handful of artists have the ability to do that!
She Can Pretty Much Sing Anything
Collaborations
In the industry, Celine has a reputation for being a great collaborator. These testimonies came after her duets with other sensational singers. Some of the artists she sang with were Barbra Streisand, Michael Jackson, Luciano Pavarotti, and Aretha Franklin.
Collaborations
Certified Diamond
Celine Dion is one of the handful of famous artists to earn the “diamond status” award. An album must sell more than 10 million copies in order to obtain this prestigious status from the Record Industry Association of American. Celine has two albums that have been verified diamond status. They are “Falling Into You” from 1996 and Let’s Talk About Love” from the following year.
Certified Diamond
A Best Selling Female Artist
Nielson Soundscan System was used in 1991 by various record executives to keep an eye on album sales. Based on the statistical data, only Rihanna and Mariah Carey were ahead of her in terms of the number of albums sold in the Northern American region!
A Best Selling Female Artist
Catholic Star
Roman Catholic was the Dion family’s religion. But in 2014, she expressed, “It’s important for people to have something they can touch and believe in. I say that to believe in yourself is to believe in God. For me, God is life itself, the birds, the air, the sunrise and the sunset, the children. Yes, that is where I find God. Not in a church.”
Catholic Star
Reaching For Gold
Celine broke music records, not just in the US and Canada, but around the globe. People from all parts of the world loved her. Another true mark of her success was her ability to penetrate a difficult market like France. Celine’s “D’amour ou d’amitié”, was even able to achieve Gold status in France!
Reaching For Gold
Upgrading Her Image
As her fame continued to grow, it was only natural that her style would follow suit. This is especially true since she entered the industry at such a young age. She was given the unfortunate nickname “Canine Dion” due to her imperfect teeth. She decided to undergo some dental operations in order to obtain a better smile.
Upgrading Her Image
Mid Career Misses
Do you remember when we talked about Celine Dion’s three years away from the music industry? She would come back to the scene in 2002 by launching a new album called “A New Day Has Come.” Much of it reveals what life is like as a new mother.
Mid Career Misses
Accessible To All
In spite of the fame she has acquired through the years, Celine Dion remains modest and she never fails to treat all her fans kindly. When her husband met his death, she gave her supporters the chance to express their condolences to her in person. The singer also chose to have the funeral broadcasted on TV so that her fans can have the opportunity to witness the significant ceremony.
Accessible To All
She Won By A Single Point
Celine Dion went on to win the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest! She defeated the contestant from the UK by only a single point. The strange thing about it is that she represented Switzerland in that competition though she has no relation to the country!
She Won By A Single Point
Michael Jackson’s Fanatic Fan
Growing up, Celine Dion had a great desire to follow the example of Michael Jackson. She was a big fan of him and he was her inspiration. Dreams do come true— when she was 18 years old, Celine already launched several albums just like her idol!
Michael Jackson’s Fanatic Fan
A 5-Year-Old Hanging Out At A Bar
Celine Dion’s singing career really started when she was still 5 years old. At the time, she would regularly sing in her family’s small piano bar. The bar was named Le Vieux Brazil and it was located in her hometown Charlemagne, Quebec.
A 5 Year Old Hanging Out At A Bar
“A New Day Has Come” Recieved Harsh Critiscm
Celine Dion’s “A New Day Has Come” album failed to impress critics. They said the lyrics lacked the vitality and memorability of her old songs. Despite the criticism, it became her first album to debut in the top spot of Billboard 200!
A New Day Has Come Recieved Harsh Critiscm
Gold In France
Celine Dion was just a teenager when she attained the Gold status for her achievement sales in France. Aside from her age, she is also the only Canadian artist to be able to accomplish that.
Gold In France
Switzerland?
Celine joined and won various international singing competitions in the 1980s. During the 1982 Yamaha World Popular Song Festival and the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest, she represented Switzerland. She ended up winning both times.
Switzerland@
Caesars Palace
When Celine Dion made a comeback in 2002 after her hiatus, she made a deal with Caesar’s Palace to sing nightly at the Colosseum theater.
Caesars Palace
Most Successful Concert Residency Of All Time
The best-selling female performer returned to the scene with a vengeance. She was able to launch the highest grossing concert residency ever. It featured all her most distinguished hits as well as amazing covers. It produced a whopping $385 million.
Most Successful Concert Residency Of All Time
Another Residency Show!
In 2011, Celine came back to do her second residency show after the first one’s success. She signed an agreement to continue appearing on stage until 2019!
Another Residency Show
Highest Paid Resident Performer
Celine Dion makes half a million dollars per show! This makes her the best-paid resident performer in history. Truth be told, she is even earning more than artists like Britney Spears, Elton John, and Mariah Carey.
Highest Paid Resident Performer
Documentary Success
Celine’s life story was brought to the small screen by Oprah Winfrey’s OWN Network. Private and interesting details of her life were disclosed in the documentary. On TV OWN Canada, the documentary even became the second highest rated show.
Documentary Success
Everyone Wants To Sit Next To Her
In a poll done by FlightNetwork.com, almost 800 people were asked to name the famous personality they would most love to sit beside. Without a doubt, Celine Dion obtained the highest percentage of votes at an impressive 23.7%! Go figure— who wouldn’t want to sit next to her?
Everyone Wants To Sit Next To Her
Perfume Lines
It is totally amazing that Celine Dion has branched out to a variety of entrepreneurial ventures. Her perfume line is known to be one of her most prosperous businesses. She recently released Signature, her 14th fragrance.
Perfume Lines
She Is Influenced By The Greatest Artists
Celine Dion considers Michael Jackson, Carole King, Aretha Franklin, Anne Murray, Charles Aznavour, Barbra Streisand, and the Bee Gees as her musical idols.
She Is Influenced By The Greatest Artists
She Has A Great Sense Of Humor
Celine Dion is blessed with a strong voice and an unbeatable stage presence, but what her fans admire most about her is her incomparable sense of humor. Though her distinctive accent and amusing stage behaviors have been parodied on shows like Saturday Night Live and MADtv, she is not bothered by it. In fact, she feels honored and pleased! To prove this, she once invited impersonator Ana Gasteyer to go come up on stage during a New York concert.
She Has A Great Sense Of Humor
Hurricane Katrina
After the Hurricane Katrina calamity in 2005, Celine went on Larry King live and expressed her thoughts on the matter. She bravely condemned the US government for having no sense of urgency when it comes to helping the victims. She said. “There are people still there waiting to be rescued. To me that is not acceptable … How can it be so easy to send planes in another country to kill everybody in a second and destroy lives. We need to serve our country.”
Hurricane Katrina
She Is Greatly Admired By Other Artists
Celine Dion inspired many artists— not just in their music, but also in their personal life. Even current stars like Britney Spears, Rihanna, Frank Ocean, Adele Jordin Sparks, Lea Michele, Ariana Grande, and Taylor Swift acknowledged her influence on their lives and on the industry.
She Is Greatly Admired By Other Artists
Timbaland Loves Her Too
Timbaland is another celebrity who holds Celine in high esteem. The American record producer, rapper, singer, songwriter, and DJ once expressed her opinion about her: “Celine has such a beautiful, mesmerizing voice. She is so talented. I think we could create something that is a classic like she is already.”
Timbaland Loves Her Too
Celine Changed Vegas
The president and editor-in-chief of Pollstar said in an interview that Celine Dion drew many artists to Las Vegas. The vice-president of entertainment at Caesar’s Palace agreed. He even said, “Celine was a pioneer without question … Twenty years ago, we couldn’t have got someone the stature of Britney Spears to appear in Vegas. Stars like her would never have considered it if Celine hadn’t paved the way. She changed the face of modern Vegas.”
Celine Changed Vegas
Song Of The Century
No one will ever doubt how iconic “My Heart Will Go On” is. The song was even selected as one of the Songs of the Century by both the Recording Industry Association of America and The National Endowment for the Arts.
Song Of The Century
Goodwill Ambassador
Back in October 2010, Celine Dion was appointed as a UN Goodwill Ambassador to aid in the worldwide struggle against hunger along with three other globally famous people Raoul Bova, Lea Salonga, and Susan Sarandon.
Goodwill Ambassador
Canada Honored Her Too
In 2013, Celine Dion was granted Canada’s highest honor, the Companion of the Order of Canada by Governor General David Johnston. Five years prior to that, she received the same award but it was only in July 2013 that she officially received the emblem at the Citadel of Quebec.
Canada Honored Her Too
She’s A Big Philanthrophist
Because of her large donations to various charities the globe, it is clear that the role of a UN Goodwill Ambassador fits her perfectly. She also helped various bodies like the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and raised funds for World Children’s Day in coordination with McDonald’s.
Shes A Big Philanthrophist
An Emotional Announcement
Now, it has been a couple of years since Rene, Celine’s husband, succumbed to complications from cancer. For more than 20 years, they were together as a couple. Not long ago, she had a moving proclamation regarding her romantic life. Stories about her a so-called newfound love was spreading like wildfire. This was what she had to say about the news: “Now it is definitely too soon for me. I am definitely in love with him, married to him…He’s the love of my life. It’s very difficult for me to see myself with another person.”
An Emotional Announcement