Celine Dion is one of the most renowned singers in the music industry. Who is not familiar with her beautiful voice and avant-garde fashion choices? While we have a tendency to feel close to the artists we admire, there are many things we don’t know about them. The Queen of Pop is no exception.
Celine Dion What You Didn’t Know About This French Canadian Icon
Her Husband’s Diagnosis
In 1999, she received upsetting news. Her husband of 5 years, Rene Angelil, was diagnosed with throat cancer. Doctors told the couple that Rene will eventually lose his basic abilities. Because of this event, Celine had to be the main caretaker of her husband. She made sure that her husband will be able to live life to his fullest despite the condition.
Her Husband’s Diagnosis
Her Life Is Never Dull
Celine may have a successful career, but she has also experienced several setbacks in her life. Some of these still continue to haunt her. She had experienced several health issues, constant lack of privacy, and multiple malicious rumors. But in spite of these challenges, she was able to overcome them. Indeed, Celine Dion is one admirable lady.
Her Life Is Never Dull
Celine’s Mom Hated Her Relationship
Throughout their marriage, Celine and Rene were very much happy and in love. However, not everybody was approved of the relationship. Celine’s mother, Therese Tanguay-Dion, was not happy about it. She was very much against their relationship. “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,’” she revealed.
Celine’s Mom Hated Her Relationship
She Had Problems Conceiving
In 2000, Celine decided to take a break to spend time with her family. Around this time, Celine and Rene were trying for a child. The task was not an easy process so Celine and Rene underwent two in-vitro fertilization procedures. Finally, she got pregnant and later gave birth to her eldest son, Rene-Charles Dion Angelil the following year.
She Had Problems Conceiving
She Almost Died
When she was young, Celine experience a near-death experience. She was around 5 years old when a truck crashed into her! She would be in a coma for nearly a week. She had fractured her skull, but thankfully, she was able to fully recover.
She Almost Died
She Hated My Heart Will Go On
Her fans love “My Heart Will Go On”, the famous soundtrack from the movie Titanic. However, Celine initially disliked this particular song. She believed that this song would flop and affect her career negatively! It’s a good thing that it went exactly the opposite direction. She admitted “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
Aside from “My Heart Will Go On”, Celine also sang the “Beauty and the Beast” song for the Disney animated film of the same name. This song would lead to a Grammy award for Celine. However, despite the song’s popularity, it caused a havoc among her fans from home. They believed that Celine should not accept the award because they took it to mean that she was giving up her French singing career for an English career. Celine decided to publicly refuse the English Artist of the Year at the Felix Awards and even suggested they tweak the name of the award.
They Called Her A Traitor
Celine Wasn’t Planned
She came from a very big family. Celine had 13 siblings older than her! Celine was the unplanned youngest child. During the time, her family was experiencing financial difficulties, which is understandable. Celine used to sleep in cabinet drawers during the first few months of her life because of the lack of space at home! It’s a good thing she can afford to buy a proper bed now.
Celine Wasn’t Planned
Her Husband Put His Foot Down
As mentioned, Celine did not really like “My Heart Will Go On” at the beginning. However, her husband Rene put his foot down and persuaded Celine to record and release the song. Celine revealed in an interview with Jonathan Ross, “[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.” Celine was tricked into recording the actual recording of the song! The recorded demo was then released in 1997 and become of her most awarded songs ever. Even up to now, “My Heart Will Go On” is still her most recognizable hit.
Her Husband Put His Foot Down
A Shark When It Comes To Business
Celine was not only a good singer, but she is also talented in the kitchen! Her mother, Therese, is well-known in Quebec for her amazing cooking skills. Celine appears to have inherited her mother’s cooking talent and even went on to open her own restaurant in 1990. Her restaurant was a big success and it has since expanded to several branches.
A Shark When It Comes To Business
Suing For Millions For Spreading Lies
The 1990s was not the best decade for Celine and her family. Sure, she had a successful singing career with 13 outstanding albums, but her husband was diagnosed with a terminal illness. She decided to take a break and focus on her family. Despite being inactive in the music industry, paparazzi continued to haunt her down and there were even rumors that she was expecting twins! The National Enquirer released this false story, and Celine sued them for $20 million dollars. The magazine apologized to her and donated a huge amount of money to the American Cancer Society on Celine’s behalf.
Suing Millions For Spreading Lies
Doctor Dion
Celine is not only an artist and a restaurateur— she was also given an honorary doctorate for her artistic achievements! Larval University granted her a special doctorate, which happens to be the highest honor for any Quebecois artist. Celine was humble as she accepted it, saying that it surely was “a very great honor for a little girl from Charlemagne.”
Doctor Dion
She Had No Other Choice
Celine started singing when she was young. She came from a family of musicians, so it was not unexpected. Celine performed at her brother’s wedding when she was 5 years old. This event became an eye-opener for her parents and everyone else in attendance. Even Celine regards it as the breakthrough that would launch her career!
She Had No Other Choice
Discovered In The Weirdest Way
Celine was discovered in the most peculiar way. Her family was able to see her talent when she was only a young girl. Her mother and her older brother decided to write a song for her auditions. This song would later lead to her success. Celine was discovered by Rene Angelil, who would play a huge role in her life.
Discovered In The Weirdest Way
Her Mom Had To Interfere
Before Rene Angelil was able to hear Celine’s demo, he was able to read the note attached to it. This note was written by Celine’s mother: “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 respond right away. It was only with the pleas of Celine’s brother that he decided to give the demo a chance. Once he did, Rene immediately contacted Celine and invited her to audition.
Her Mom Had To Interfere
Her Audition Was Far From Normal
When Rene first heard Celine, he was touched by her voice and he decided that he wanted to hear her live. During the auditions, he gave Celine a microphone and told her to pretend that she was performing in front of a big crowd. So she did. From that moment on, Rene knew she was a star.
Her Audition Was Far From Normal
Younger Than Her Own Stepson
Celine actually has a stepson who is even older than she is. By the time the couple tied the knot, he had already married and divorced twice. Patrick Angelil, Rene’s son from his first marriage, is older than Celine by a few months.
Younger Than Her Own Stepson
Rene Burst Into Tears
Celine’s audition was an emotional moment for Rene. Apparently, the producer began crying as soon as Celine started singing! Celine knew that she was able to impress him. He immediately signed her, although Celine was young and needed to train more before she can start her career. Renee knew she will be famous, and he was not mistaken.
Rene Burst Into Tears
High Stakes Gambler
Rene is known to be a risk taker and a gambler. He knew Celine would make it big in the future. With this in mind, he mortgaged his house just so he would have enough funding for her first album! This investment eventually paid off. Celine’s first single would instantly climb to the top spot in the Canadian charts.
High Stakes Gambler
The Pope Loved Her
When Pope John II visited Quebec in 1984, Celine performed the French national anthem, Une Colombe in front of a large audience. The Pope reportedly loved her performance, and Celine was certainly happy to have sung for him in the Olympic Stadium in Montreal.
The Pope Loved Her
She Demanded Time To Grow Up
After a successful debut, Rene advised Celine to take some time off. This was a big risk for Celine and her management. As a new artist, people can possibly forget her during her time away from the limelight. Nonetheless, she took 18 months off. Celine has mentioned that it was during this hiatus that she was able to grow and mature into a woman.
She Demanded Time To Grow Up
Learning English And Going Global
During her time off, Celine was able to improve her English singing skills. She became more confident about performing in the language. She made a comeback with a new album entitled “Incognito”. The record was able to sell more than 500,000 copies of the album!
Learning English And Going Global
America’s Sweetheart Was Born
Celine released her first English album “Unison” in 1990. This album helped her career and it made a huge impact all over the world! This album was certified gold in the US and it was also included in top ten music charts all over the world! One of her hits include “Where Does My Heart Beat Now.” However, this success was accompanied by an unexpected turn.
America’s Sweetheart Was Born
Almost Losing Her Voice Forever
Before her long-awaited tour, Celine would lose her voice due to laryngitis and exhaustion! Her doctors had strongly advised her to stop the tour for her vocal chords to heal. This was disheartening, especially considering how excited she was for this.
Almost Losing Her Voice Forever
Revealing Her Big Secret
Although there were many rumors of her being a relationship with her manager, the two kept mum about it. She would only announce their relationship before she released her album “The Colors of My Love”
Revealing Her Big Secret
Fearing The Public
Celine and Rene started dating when she was only 19 and Rene was in his mid-40s. Despite being happy together, people did not approve of the 26-year age gap between them. However, the couple did not let it deter them. They would eventually get married and have children together.
Fearing The Public
She’s A Fantastic Secret Keeper
Celine was able to keep her relationship hidden for more than 5 years. In an interview, Rene once stated that he was afraid of what people would think of their relationship. It was Celine who insisted on announcing their relationship to the world. She didn’t care if she was going to be judged by others. According to the singer, “When you’re in love, you want to scream it to the world.”
She’s A Fantastic Secret Keeper
Going Overboard
And so Celine and Rene got married on December 19, 1994. Their wedding is said to be one of the biggest weddings of the year, and it’s not that much of a stretch to say that it was as grand as any royal wedding. The wedding was held at Montreal’s Notre-Dame Basilica and the ceremony was even covered by Canadian TV. Many fans were excited to see Celine start a new chapter of her life.
Going Overboard
Bridezilla Or Royal Princess?
Her wedding dress was designed by Mirella and Steve Gentile. Celine’s wedding gown took more than 1,000 hours to complete! The dress comes with a 20-foot long trail. Her wedding ensemble would be complemented by a 20-pound tiara. Celine was indeed a royal princess at her wedding. Her outfit became a topic of discussion for many people all over the world!
Bridezilla Or Royal Princess@
Pricey Homes And Multiple Investments
Because of her successful career, Celine and Rene were able to purchase several pricey properties. They were able to purchase a Florida mansion worth $72 million! It came with three swimming pools, a water park, and a personal golf course.
Pricey Homes And Multiple Investments
He Was Her Everything
After Titanic blew up, Celine went on tour for her album “Let’s Talk About Love.” The concert started well until she received news of Rene’s diagnosis. She heard about it in the middle of a show, and the loving wife would sing a song for him. Rene passed away on January 14, 2016 at the age of 73.
He Was Her Everything
Her Children’s Names Were Chosen Carefully
When Celine had given birth to twins, it took them a week before they were able to choose the perfect names. Eddy and Nelson were then chosen. Eddy was named after French-Jewish songwriter Eddy Marnary, who produced 5 of her albums. Nelson, meanwhile, was named after late president Nelson Mandela whom she met during her South African tour.
Her Children’s Names Were Chosen Carefully
Dreaming Of Changing The World
Celine is a philanthropist. She donated $1 million dollars to the people who suffered during the Hurricane Katrina. She also donated an equally large amount of money for the victims of the Asian tsunami in 2004.
Dreaming Of Changing The World
Her Secret Dad
Celine doesn’t usually talk about her father during interviews. Oftentimes, she talks about her mother. Her father, Adhemar Dion, passed away in 2001. She once stated that her father had always been her biggest fan since she was a young girl. During one show, she said, “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
During the death of her husband, one of her biggest challenges was explaining the situation to her kids. Here’s what she has to say on the matter: “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
Celine’s first son, Rene-Charles, made an appearance in public as he presented an award to his mother during the Billboard Music Awards. Many people were stunned by the young man’s handsome face and young age! He was able to gain a good following in social media after the said event.
Her Son Is Too Young
She Made it to 90
Let’s direct our attention to Celine’s mother. Therese Tanguay-Dion is still alive and doing well. Celine and her mother have always been close since the singer was a young girl. Therese had just celebrated her 90th birthday.
She Made It To 90
She NEVER Misses a Beat
Celine Dion is also known for her great personality. It is no secret that most celebrities are often hard to interview. The singer is not one of them. She shows her humble and positive attitude during interviews despite her staggering success.
She NEVER Misses A Beat
Without a Brother
Celine may have been very fortunate in many things, but she also experiences several tragedies. She lost her husband and brother in the same week. Both of their deaths were brought about by cancer. That must have been the worst week for her and her family.
Without A Brother
Her Siblings Never Made It Big
Celine came from a family of musicians. One of her sisters also wanted to have a music career of her own. Claudette Dion tried to enter the music industry, but she was unable to experience the same luck as Celine.
Her Siblings Never Made It Big
Making Money Off Her Fashion Sense
Celine is also known as one of the best-dressed people in the industry, if not the entire world. It is a no-brainer for her to start her own fashion line. Most of her inspiration came from her family members. She launched the Celine Dion Collection and has since released 200 items.
Making Money Off Her Fashion Sense
TV Debut
Aside from singing, Celine also accepted several TV cameos. If you haven’t seen her acting, you might want to check out All My Children.
TV Debut
A Voice Worth Hundreds Of Millions
Because of her talented voice, passion, and good looks, Celine was able to go from rags to riches. She was able to help her large family. As of this time, Celine currently has a net worth of $700 million dollars. Wow!
A Voice Worth Hundreds Of Millions
A Canadian Star
There are only a few Canadian stars who have made it to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She is one of these lucky few. She also has her very own star in the Walk of Fame in her home country.
A Canadian Star
They Are All Related
Who could have thought that stars like Shania Twain, Madonna, Beyoncé, and Shania are actually related? Believe it or not, these celebrities were actually related through French-Canadian Zacharie Cloutier who fled from France in 1634. He went to North America in the hopes of starting a better life there. His family was among the first ones to live in New France.
They Are All Related
Master Of Many Tongues
Celine doesn’t only sing in English and French, but she can also perform songs in different languages with perfect pronunciation! She has previously sung songs that are written in Italian, German, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, and Japanese.
Master Of Many Tongues
A Staggering Net Worth
Celine’s life has changed radically over the years. Hit after hit, concert after concert, Celine was able to accumulate a huge amount of wealth. She was able to expand her restaurant chain, create a clothing line, and buy real estate properties. Let’s not forget that she was able to get $465 million dollars for her Las Vegas performances. It is thus no surprise that Celine was named one of the highest earning artists in the 2000s.
A Staggering Net Worth
Hit And Miss
Not all of her songs were given a reception as positive as “My Heart Will Go On” did. One of her less popular songs is “Dreams to Dream.” She recorded this song for the animated movie An American Tail: Fievel Goes West.
Hit And Miss
Love of Golf
Here is something that might surprise you: Celine Dion actually loves watching and playing golf! It is one of her major hobbies. It is no wonder she had bought a mansion with a golf course.
Love Of Golf
Celine Playing Golf
As a big golf fan, she took it to another level. Celine and her husband had renovated Le Mirage. They also decided to donate several million dollars to the Quebecois club. They even promoted the club by making an official statement which was later posted on the website! According to the couple, “a visit to the Mirage is an adventure in itself.”
Celine Playing Golf
And The Winner Goes To…Celine Dion
Her amazing voice didn’t only make her one of the highest gross artists. She was also awarded several times for her beautiful voice! She has been asked to perform several of her hits during the awarding ceremony. At present, she has the highest record for performing at the Academy Awards.
And The Winner Goes To…Celine Dion
The Oscars
Celine is also known for her work in movie soundtracks. It is no wonder she is always invited to perform at the Oscars! During one of these ceremonies, she sang “Smile”. The song was dedicated to all the artists who passed away the year before.
Oscar Performances
Oscars Fashion
Her fashion sense is often described as bold. Celine was able to stir the attention of the attendees when she wore a white tuxedo to the 1999 Oscar Awards!
Oscars Fashion
Backwards White Tux
Not everybody was happy to see Celine in her backward white tux. Some people said that it was a fashion disaster! However, the superstar had no regrets in wearing it. If you ask us, we’re impressed that she was able to take such a huge risk!
Backwards White Tux
White Backwards Tux
Celine knew that she was the only one who wasn’t wearing a dress during the event. However, she was happy to wear something that is avant-garde. 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
Do you want to hear an interesting fact about “It’s All Coming Back To Me?” It was originally meant to be performed by Meat Loaf. However, the composer of the said song changed his mind and decided that he wanted a female singer. Celine was able to do justice to the song. It became a huge hit after its release.
A Hit Out Of Hell
Clinging On To Her Children
Celine has always been open about her difficulties when it comes to losing her husband. In one interview, she said, “I miss him a lot for my partner, for the man I was embracing, kissing, 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
Celine cannot only sing her songs well—she can also sing songs from other artists in her own way. Celine was able to cover several songs from artist like Cyndi Lauper, Eric Carmen, and John Lenon. She doesn’t just mimic them and instead lends her own style to the song. Impressive!
She Can Pretty Much Sing Anything
Collaborations
Aside from her cover songs, Celine was also a great collaborator. She was able to create several duets with other great artists. Among them were Barbara Streisand, Aretha Franklin, Luciano Pavarotti, and Michael Jackson.
Collaborations
Certified Diamond
The Industry Association of America decided to award albums with 10 million sold copies a diamond status. She does not only have one album with this prestige— she has two! These albums are “Fall Into You” and “Let’s Talk About Love,” which were both released in 1996 and 1997 respectively.
Certified Diamond
A Best Selling Female Artist
Record Executives have been keeping track of her albums with the use of the Nielson Soundscan System. Based on data, it was revealed that Celine Dion was one of the bestselling artists in Northern America. Only Mariah Carey and Rihanna outperformed her, but it was nonetheless very impressive.
A Best Selling Female Artist
Catholic Star
Celine was brought up in a Roman Catholic household. When it comes to religion, here is what she had to say: “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 did not only break records in the US, she was also able to attain international fame! Celine even became a hit in France, a decidedly difficult market. Her single “D’amour ou d’amitié” even went gold in the country.
Reaching For Gold
Upgrading Her Image
Celine slowly changed her fashion style over the years. One of the things that she changed about her appearance? Her teeth. Tabloid magazines used to call her Canine Dion for her crooked teeth. She underwent several procedures to get a perfect smile.
Upgrading Her Image
Mid Career Misses
Celine took a three-year break from the music industry to focus on her family. When she returned, Celine released a comeback album entitled “A New Day Has Come.” Many of her songs were about her motherhood adventures.
Mid Career Misses
Accessible To All
One of the things that people loved about Celine Dion is how down to earth she was. After her husband died, she let fans of her to approach her and personally extend their condolences. She also allowed the long funeral to be televised.
Accessible To All
She Won By A Single Point
Another amazing fact about Celine Dion was her big win from the Eurovision Contest in 1988. She was able to beat the performance from the UK by a single point! Surprisingly, she had represented Switzerland during the said event.
She Won By A Single Point
Michael Jackson’s Fanatic Fan
Celine was a big fan of Michael Jackson. Ever since the start of her career, Celine had often said that she wanted to be just like the King of Pop. And she was able to do so! She was able to release albums with multiple awards and certifications before she even reached the age of 20.
Michael Jackson’s Fanatic Fan
A 5-Year-Old Hanging Out At A Bar
Young Celine was often seen at Le Vieux Baril, the piano bar owned by her family. She was often seen practicing piano there. She was already performing when she only 5 years old!
A 5 Year Old Hanging Out At A Bar
A New Day Has Come Received Harsh Critiscm
Her comeback album, A New Day Has Come, was criticized by experts in the field. According to them, it was lifeless and unmemorable. The fans were happy with the release, nonetheless. This album was even able to secure the top spot in Billboard 200 despite the mixed reception.
A New Day Has Come Received Harsh Critiscm
Gold In France
One of her greatest achievement as an artist was to become the first Canadian artist to earn the Gold status. What makes it even more impressive is that she was only 18 when she reached this milestone!
Gold In France
Switzerland?
Celine first gained international recognition when she joined several song competitions in the early 1980s. She was able to win the Yamaha World Popular Song Festival in 1982 and the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of Switzerland!
Switzerland?
Caesar’s Palace
Another was her multimillion deal for a nightly performance at the Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace. This was after coming back to the industry following her hiatus.
Caesar’s Palace
Most Successful Concert Residency Of All Time
Did you know that she also holds the record for the most successful residency? Yup, it’s all thanks to her theatrical show at Caesar’s Palace. Celine was able to get a total gross of 385 million dollars for it!
Most Successful Concert Residency Of All Time
Another Residency Show!
Because of the success they attained, Celine signed another contract for Caesar’s Palace in 2011. The said contract is said to last until 2019!
Another Residency Show
Highest Paid Resident Performer
During her residency, she was able to outperform Mariah Carey, Britney Spears, and even Elton John. Celine was able to earn around half a million dollars per show!
Highest Paid Resident Performer
Documentary Success
Oprah Winfrey’s OWN Network released a documentary about Celine Dion’s life in 2011. It told her life story, from her pregnancy down to her residency show in Las Vegas. The said documentary became the second highest-rated show to ever appear on TV OWN Canada.
Documentary Success
Everyone Wants To Sit Next To Her
Sure, she was well-known for her fashion choices and amazing singing voice. But let’s not forget the fact that she is extremely likable! As a matter of fact, Celine was able to top a certain poll by FlightNetwork.com. The question was this: who would people like to sit next to while flying?
Everyone Wants To Sit Next To Her
Perfume Lines
Celine Dion has several business ventures that were successful. One of these is her perfume line. She recently released her 14th perfume from her Celine Dion Parfums Collection. This particular scent is called “Signature.”
Perfume Lines
She Is Influenced By The Greatest Artists
Celine had a large pool of musical influences. Charles Aznavour, Aretha Franklin, Barbara Streisand, Carole King, Anne Murray, the Bee Gees, and Michael Jackson are some of her major musical inspirations.
She Is Influenced By The Greatest Artists
She Has A Great Sense Of Humor
Celine is always the subject of personations by several comedians. She was always impersonated in shows like Saturday Night Live, MADtv, and the Royal Canadian Air Farce. The actors parodied her strong accent and humorous stage antics. Celine Dion once stated that she found it flattering! She doesn’t mind the comments that she received from her antics. Celine once asked impersonator Ana Gasteyer to get on the stage with her during one of her New York shows!
She Has A Great Sense Of Humor
Hurricane Katrina
Like most celebrities, she doesn’t discuss politics often. However, Celine was not able to hold back after the Hurricane Katrina disaster in 2005. In one of her appearances on Larry King Live, she criticized the US government for the slow response to help the victims. Celine also donated $1 million dollars for the relief operations.
Hurricane Katrina
She Is Greatly Admired By Other Artists
It is common for Celine to be included in new artists’ list of influences. She was able to inspire artists like Rihanna, Britney Spears, Adele, Jordin Sparks, Lea Michele, Ariana Grande, and even Taylor Swift!
She Is Greatly Admired By Other Artists
Timbaland Loves Her Too
She was also admired by Timbaland. In fact, he says, “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
Some people say that Celine has changed Vegas for the better. She was able to redefine what an artist can produce in Las Vegas. Kurt Melien from Caesar’s Palace says, “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
Despite her initial dislike of the song “My Heart Will Go On,” the song had been awarded as one of the Songs of the Century by Recording Industry Association of the US and The National Endowment for the Arts.
Song Of The Century
Goodwill Ambassador
Her philanthropic attitude has also earned her as the position of a UN Goodwill Ambassador in 2011.
Goodwill Ambassador
Canada Honored Her Too
Canada also awarded Celine the highest honor. She was given the Companion of the Order of Canada award in 2013.
Canada Honored Her Too
She’s A Big Philanthropist
She was named as one of the UN Goodwill ambassadors because of her charity work. As one of the ambassadors, Celine met with several foundations including the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. She also worked with McDonald to raise money for World Children’s Day.
Shes A Big Philanthropist
An Emotional Announcement
It had been a couple of years since Rene succumbed to cancer. They were married for 22 years and have spent a significant portion of their lives together. Recently, there had been rumors circulating that Celine has someone special. Her opinion on the rumors? “Bizarre. 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