{"id":12216,"date":"2025-07-17T14:44:27","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T11:44:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blessfeed.com\/?p=12216"},"modified":"2025-07-17T14:44:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T11:44:30","slug":"celine-dions-traumatic-life-what-you-didnt-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blessfeed.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/17\/celine-dions-traumatic-life-what-you-didnt-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Celine Dion\u2019s Traumatic Life \u2013 What You Didn\u2019t Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Celine Dion\u2019s voice may be one of the finest voices that we\u2019ve 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\u2019s greatest challenge.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Her Life Was Never Dull\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Many people admire Celine Dion due to her resilience and talent. From the beginning, she had many obstacles to overcome.\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30074312%5C/Her-Life-Is-Never-Dull.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"Her' life is never dull width='\"756\"' height='\"603\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6624\"'>Her Life Is Never Dull\n\n\n\n</p><p>It still isn\u2019t 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.\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Her Husband\u2019s Diagnosis\n\n\n\n</h2><p>In 1999, she received devastating news regarding her husband. Rene was confined in the hospital because of throat cancer.\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30074348%5C/Her-Husband%E2%80%99s-Diagnosis.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"Her' husband diagnosis width='\"749\"' height='\"523\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6625\"'>Her Husband\u2019s Diagnosis\n\n\n\n</p><p>This required Celine to look after him all the time. Rene\u2019s 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.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Celine\u2019s Mom Hated Her Relationship\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Her mother disapproved of the relationship from the very beginning.\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30074425%5C/Celine%E2%80%99s-Mom-Hated-Her-Relationship.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"Celine\u2019s' mom hated her relationship width='\"746\"' height='\"540\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6626\"'>Celine\u2019s Mom Hated Her Relationship\n\n\n\n</p><p>Celine explained, \u201cWhen I told her I had some really strong feelings for Rene she tried everything to kill him and make me snap out of it\u2026 I was very frustrated and mad at first, but she tried to make me understand that this man tried marriage twice before \u2013 he has three children, he\u2019s not responsible, \u2018I want the perfect Prince Charming for you.\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>She Had Problems Conceiving\n\n\n\n</h2><p>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.\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30074455%5C/She-Had-Problems-Conceiving.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"She' had problems conceiving width='\"747\"' height='\"477\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6627\"'>She Had Problems Conceiving\n\n\n\n</p><p>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.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>She Almost Died\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Celine was only 5 years old when she almost died.\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30074526%5C/She-Almost-Died.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"She' almost died width='\"749\"' height='\"562\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6628\"'>She Almost Died\n\n\n\n</p><p>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.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>She Hated My Heart Will Go On\n\n\n\n</h2><p>We were all captivated by the song \u201cMy Heart Will Go On\u201d when it first started playing in Titanic. But did you know that Celine Dion had doubts about this song? I did another song for a movie before.\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30074558%5C/She-Hated-My-Heart-Will-Go-On.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"She' hated my heart will go on width='\"743\"' height='\"563\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6629\"'>She Hated My Heart Will Go On\n\n\n\n</p><p>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: \u201cI didn\u2019t really like the song, at first.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>They Called Her A Traitor\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Another Celine Dion chart-topper song was featured in Disney\u2019s \u201cBeauty and the Beast\u201d. She won her first Grammy from this performance!\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30074629%5C/They-Called-Her-A-Traitor.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"They' called her a traitor width='\"749\"' height='\"424\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6630\"'>They Called Her A Traitor\n\n\n\n</p><p>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.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Celine Wasn\u2019t Planned\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Many don\u2019t know that Celine is the youngest of 14 children in a family that was financially unstable. Apparently, destiny had other plans.\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30074701%5C/Celine-Wasn%E2%80%99t-Planned.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"Celine' wasn planned width='\"745\"' height='\"590\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6631\"'>Celine Wasn\u2019t Planned\n\n\n\n</p><p>Her mother didn\u2019t plan on having any more kids after giving birth for the 13th time. When Celine was still a baby, she actually had to sleep in a cabinet drawer because there were no more beds available!\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Her Husband Put His Foot Down\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Rene was instrumental in recording Celine\u2019s \u201cMy Heart Will Go On\u201d. He convinced Celine that this song will be a big hit. In an interview with Jonathan Ross, she recalled, \u201c[Ang\u00e9lil] said, \u2018Let\u2019s just do a demo.\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30074731%5C/Her-Husband-Put-His-Foot-Down.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"Her' husband put his foot down width='\"751\"' height='\"421\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6632\"'>Her Husband Put His Foot Down\n\n\n\n</p><p>Let\u2019s give it a try and we\u2019ll see after.\u2019 The demo is actually the real recording. I never sang the song again.\u201d The rest was history and the song from 1997 film Titanic won several awards. This song will forever be Celine\u2019s trademark song.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>A Shark When It Comes To Business\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Therese Tanguay Dion, Celine\u2019s mother, is a renowned chef in Quebec. Now we know where Celine\u2019s passion and skills in cooking came from!\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30074801%5C/A-Shark-When-It-Comes-To-Business.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"A' shark when it comes to business width='\"747\"' height='\"553\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6633\"'>A Shark When It Comes To Business\n\n\n\n</p><p>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.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Suing For Millions For Spreading Lies\n\n\n\n</h2><p>The 1990\u2019s was a very stressful decade for Celine. She released an astounding 13 albums and received the bad news about Rene\u2019s health. During this difficult period, she realized that she needed to take a break for herself and her family.\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30074832%5C/Suing-Millions-For-Spreading-Lies.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"Suing' millions for spreading lies width='\"748\"' height='\"471\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6634\"'>Suing Millions For Spreading Lies\n\n\n\n</p><p>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.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Doctor Dion\n\n\n\n</h2><p>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.\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30074901%5C/Doctor-Dion.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"Doctor' dion width='\"747\"' height='\"697\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6635\"'>Doctor Dion\n\n\n\n</p><p>As if that wasn\u2019t impressive enough, she received an honorary doctorate from the Laval University. She dedicated this award to her husband Rene and called it \u201ca very great honor for a little girl from Charlemagne.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>She Had No Other Choice\n\n\n\n</h2><p>A famous French artist named Hugues Aufray released a song entitled \u201cC\u00e9line\u201d two years before her birth.\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30074929%5C/She-Had-No-Other-Choice.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"She' had no other choice width='\"747\"' height='\"406\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6636\"'>She Had No Other Choice\n\n\n\n</p><p>On her brother\u2019s 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.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Discovered In The Weirdest Way\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Celine\u2019s mother and brother Jacques composed songs for her because they knew Celine had the makings of a great singer.\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30074957%5C/Discovered-In-The-Weirdest-Way.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"Discovered' in the weirdest way width='\"748\"' height='\"518\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6637\"'>Discovered In The Weirdest Way\n\n\n\n</p><p>Her mother did everything she could so Celine\u2019s talent will not go to waste. Fortunately, her family\u2019s hard work paid off when they were able to catch the attention of Rene Angelil.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Her Mom Had To Interfere\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Celine\u2019s mother first sent a demo to Rene with a note saying, \u201cThis is a 12-year-old with a fantastic voice. Please listen to her. We want her to be like Ginette Reno.\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30075031%5C/Her-Mom-Had-To-Interfere.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"Her' mom had to interfere width='\"752\"' height='\"493\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6638\"'>Her Mom Had To Interfere\n\n\n\n</p><p>\u201d Rene didn\u2019t reply right away. In fact, it was only with the persuasion of Celine\u2019s brother that the producer decided to give it a shot. Once Rene heard Celine\u2019s voice, he immediately contacted her to audition for him.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Her Audition Was Far From Normal\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Rene was excited to meet Celine personally after hearing the demo. Now sing as though you were in front of a sellout audience.\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30075102%5C/Her-Audition-Was-Far-From-Normal.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"Her' audition was far from normal width='\"747\"' height='\"649\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6639\"'>Her Audition Was Far From Normal\n\n\n\n</p><p>When Celine arrived at his office, he gave her a false mic and said, \u201cHere\u2019s your microphone.\u201d Celine then went for it and Rene was stunned by her performance.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Younger Than Her Own Stepson\n\n\n\n</h2><p>At the time, Rene Angelil was already twice married and twice divorced. From his first marriage, he had a son called Patrick Angelil.\n\n\n\n</p><p>ADVERTISEMENT\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30075132%5C/Younger-Than-Her-Own-Stepson.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"Younger' than her own stepson width='\"741\"' height='\"369\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6640\"'>Younger Than Her Own Stepson\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Rene Burst Into Tears\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Celine recalled just how emotional Rene became during her audition. \u201cWhile I was singing, he (Rene) started to cry,\u201d she said. \u201cI knew then I had done a good job.\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30075202%5C/Rene-Burst-Into-Tears.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"Rene' burst into tears width='\"748\"' height='\"636\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6641\"'>Rene Burst Into Tears\n\n\n\n</p><p>\u201d 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.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>High Stakes Gambler\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Rene took a big personal risk on Celine. He got a loan on his house to obtain enough budget to release Celine\u2019s first album!\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30075230%5C/High-Stakes-Gambler.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"High' stakes gambler width='\"745\"' height='\"594\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6642\"'>High Stakes Gambler\n\n\n\n</p><p>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.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>The Pope Loved Her\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Celine was very pleased to be singing for him and the Pope likewise enjoyed her performance.\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30075301%5C/The-Pope-Loved-Her.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"The' pope loved her width='\"740\"' height='\"384\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6643\"'>The Pope Loved Her\n\n\n\n</p><p>When Pope John II went to Quebec in 1984, Celine sang the national anthem in front of him and thousands of fans in Montreal\u2019s Olympic Stadium.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>She Demanded Time To Grow Up\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Rene actually told Celine to take a break even when she was at the beginning of her career. Despite the risk, she took 18 months away from the limelight.\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30075330%5C/She-Demanded-Time-To-Grow-Up.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"She' demanded time to grow up width='\"747\"' height='\"536\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6644\"'>She Demanded Time To Grow Up\n\n\n\n</p><p>It was a huge risk to take at that time since she was still in the middle of establishing her name. Celine thinks her maturity flourished while taking this break.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Learning English And Going Global\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Contrary to what everyone thought, it turned out to be a very beneficial move for her career. Her pronunciation when singing English also improved.\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30075359%5C/Learning-English-And-Going-Global.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"Learning' english and going global width='\"745\"' height='\"495\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6645\"'>Learning English And Going Global\n\n\n\n</p><p>When Celine returned to the music scene, fans noticed Dion\u2019s evolution into a more confident lady. Her comeback album \u201cIncognito\u201d, ended up selling over half a million copies.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>America\u2019s Sweetheart Was Born\n\n\n\n</h2><p>In 1990, Dion made massive strides in her career by launching her first English album, \u201cUnison\u201d. While enjoying this tremendous success, something took her by surprise.\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30075428%5C/America%E2%80%99s-Sweetheart-Was-Born.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"America\u2019s' sweetheart was born width='\"748\"' height='\"561\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6646\"'>America\u2019s Sweetheart Was Born\n\n\n\n</p><p>The career move pushed her into American stardom and she became famous throughout the world. The songs in the album were hits, especially \u201cWhere Does My Heart Beat Now\u201d which went on to become a top 10 hit.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Almost Losing Her Voice Forever\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Celine\u2019s voice vanished and she couldn\u2019t sing as she was preparing for the tour! She was suffering from both exhaustion and laryngitis.\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30075453%5C/Almost-Losing-Her-Voice-Forever.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"Almost' losing her voice forever width='\"740\"' height='\"523\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6647\"'>Almost Losing Her Voice Forever\n\n\n\n</p><p>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.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Revealing Her Big Secret\n\n\n\n</h2><p>There were many speculations about her relationship with Rene, but neither of the two confirmed it right away.\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30075521%5C/Revealing-Her-Big-Secret.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"Revealing' her big secret width='\"746\"' height='\"606\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6648\"'>Revealing Her Big Secret\n\n\n\n</p><p>Just before the launch of her album called \u201cThe Colour of My Love\u201d, Celine finally revealed her romance with Rene.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Fearing The Public\n\n\n\n</h2><p>It was a May-December love affair: Celine was 19 years old and 26 younger than Rene.\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30075549%5C/Fearing-The-Public.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"Fearing' the public width='\"749\"' height='\"616\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6649\"'>Fearing The Public\n\n\n\n</p><p>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.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>She\u2019s A Fantastic Secret Keeper\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Before disclosing the secret, they were able to keep it to themselves for five years.\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30075619%5C/She%E2%80%99s-A-Fantastic-Secret-Keeper.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"She\u2019s' a fantastic secret keeper width='\"744\"' height='\"582\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6650\"'>She\u2019s A Fantastic Secret Keeper\n\n\n\n</p><p>It was actually Celine who wanted to announce it regardless of the public reception. \u201cWhen you\u2019re in love, you want to scream it to the world,\u201d she said.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Going Overboard\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Celine and Rene\u2019s wedding was televised live.\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30075653%5C/Going-Overboard.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"Going' overboard width='\"750\"' height='\"414\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6651\"'>Going Overboard\n\n\n\n</p><p>They tied the knot in Montreal\u2019s 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.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Bridezilla Or Royal Princess?\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Celine\u2019s wedding dress was the talk of the town even after the wedding ceremonial. It was designed by fashion designer couple Mirella and Steve Gentile.\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30075724%5C/Bridezilla-Or-Royal-Princess%40.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"Bridezilla' or royal princess width='\"750\"' height='\"483\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6652\"'>Bridezilla Or Royal Princess@\n\n\n\n</p><p>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.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Pricey Homes And Multiple Investments\n\n\n\n</h2><p>The power couple bought a $72 million mansion in Florida.\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30075753%5C/Pricey-Homes-And-Multiple-Investments.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"Pricey' homes and multiple investments width='\"750\"' height='\"501\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6653\"'>Pricey Homes And Multiple Investments\n\n\n\n</p><p>Why is it so expensive? Well, for one thing, it has a golf course, three pools, and a water park.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>He Was Her Everything\n\n\n\n</h2><p>After her sensational success with Titanic, Celine started her \u201cLet\u2019s Talk About Love\u201d world tour. This was the same time that Rene was diagnosed with cancer.\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30075820%5C/He-Was-Her-Everything.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"He' was her everything width='\"748\"' height='\"414\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6654\"'>He Was Her Everything\n\n\n\n</p><p>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.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Her Children\u2019s Names Were Chosen Carefully\n\n\n\n</h2><p>The couple was actually blessed with twins later on. Eddy and Nelson were born on October 23, 2010.\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30075849%5C/Her-Children%E2%80%99s-Names-Were-Chosen-Carefully.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"Her' children names were chosen carefully width='\"747\"' height='\"425\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6655\"'>Her Children\u2019s Names Were Chosen Carefully\n\n\n\n</p><p>Nelson was named after Nelson Mandela. On the other hand, Eddy\u2019s name derived from the producer of Celine\u2019s first five albums, Eddy Marnary.\n\n\n\n</p><p>ADVERTISEMENT\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Dreaming Of Changing The World\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Celine Dion is also active when it comes to charity work. She also donated $1 million dollars for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30075919%5C/Dreaming-Of-Changing-The-World.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"Dreaming' of changing the world width='\"747\"' height='\"468\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6656\"'>Dreaming Of Changing The World\n\n\n\n</p><p>When the terrifying tsunami hit Asia, she organized an event that was able to raise $1 million for the victims. She was not afraid to let the whole world know about the US government\u2019s inefficiency.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Her Secret Dad\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Celine\u2019s father also played an important role in her success. Her father, Adhemar Dion, died in 2001.\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30075952%5C/Her-Secret-Dad.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"Her' secret dad width='\"749\"' height='\"563\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6657\"'>Her Secret Dad\n\n\n\n</p><p>Celine said, \u201cMy 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\u201d.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Her Son is Too Young\n\n\n\n</h2><p>He was assigned to give an award to his mom! Many were amazed by how handsome Celine\u2019s first son was.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30080054%5C/Her-Son-is-Too-Young.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"Her' son is too young width='\"746\"' height='\"365\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6659\"'>Her Son Is Too Young\n\n\n\n</p><p>The first public appearance of Rene Charles Angelil was when he was a presenter in the Billboard Music Awards.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>She Made it to 90\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Up to this date, Celine\u2019s mother is still healthy and living well. In fact, her beloved mother celebrated her 90th birthday not long ago.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30080129%5C/She-Made-it-to-90.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"She' made it to width='\"749\"' height='\"484\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6660\"'>She Made It To 90\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>She NEVER Misses a Beat\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Celine Dion is one of the easiest celebrities to conduct an interview with. Talk show hosts and journalists love her for it.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30080157%5C/She-NEVER-Misses-a-Beat.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"She' never misses a beat width='\"743\"' height='\"393\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6661\"'>She NEVER Misses A Beat\n\n\n\n</p><p>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, \u201cShe worked hard for the money\u201d. Her joyous attitude also played a part in launching her career.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Without a Brother\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Celine had to endure many obstacles.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30080231%5C/Without-a-Brother.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"Without' a brother width='\"751\"' height='\"371\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6662\"'>Without A Brother\n\n\n\n</p><p>The week when Rene passed away, Celine\u2019s brother also died because of cancer. It was definitely the worst week for her and her family.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Her Siblings Never Made It Big\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Celine\u2019s siblings were talented singers as well.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30080306%5C/Her-Siblings-Never-Made-It-Big.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"Her' siblings never made it big width='\"748\"' height='\"420\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6663\"'>Her Siblings Never Made It Big\n\n\n\n</p><p>Claudette, one of her older sisters, also pursued a music career. Sadly, she was unable to obtain the same level of success as Celine.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Making Money Off Her Fashion Sense\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Even after such an accomplished music career, Celine Dion took a gamble when released her own fashion line. This motivated her to start her own clothing brand.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30080334%5C/Making-Money-Off-Her-Fashion-Sense.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"Making' money off her fashion sense width='\"753\"' height='\"488\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6664\"'>Making Money Off Her Fashion Sense\n\n\n\n</p><p>It made sense\u2014 she is well-known as one of the music industry\u2019s most fashionable celebrities. Her line has over 200 pieces. According to her, it was her family members who inspire and influence her.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>TV Debut\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Celine Dion is undoubtedly talented in more ways than one. She showcased her acting skill in a Thanksgiving TV show called All My Children.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30080406%5C/TV-Debut.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"TV' debut width='\"753\"' height='\"518\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6665\"'>TV Debut\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>A Voice Worth Hundreds Of Millions\n\n\n\n</h2><p>She might have started dabbling in other fields, but her passion for singing has remained unchanged.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30080436%5C/A-Voice-Worth-Hundreds-Of-Millions.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"A' voice worth hundreds of millions width='\"754\"' height='\"422\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6666\"'>A Voice Worth Hundreds Of Millions\n\n\n\n</p><p>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.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>A Canadian Star\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Don\u2019t forget to keep an eye peeled out for her star when you find yourself in either of these places!\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/30080539%5C/A-Canadian-Star.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"A' canadian star width='\"747\"' height='\"496\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6668\"'>A Canadian Star\n\n\n\n</p><p>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?\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>They Are All Related\n\n\n\n</h2><p>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 Beyonc\u00e9. Now that\u2019s an amazing story!\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/04064241%5C/They-Are-All-Related.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"They' are all related width='\"739\"' height='\"361\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6884\"'>They Are All Related\n\n\n\n</p><p>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 \u201cNew France\u201d.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Master Of Many Tongues\n\n\n\n</h2><p>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!\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/04064318%5C/Master-Of-Many-Tongues.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"Master' of many tongues width='\"751\"' height='\"425\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6885\"'>Master Of Many Tongues\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>A Staggering Net Worth\n\n\n\n</h2><p>It shouldn\u2019t 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.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/04064351%5C/A-Staggering-Net-Worth.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"A' staggering net worth width='\"753\"' height='\"500\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6886\"'>A Staggering Net Worth\n\n\n\n</p><p>In 2000\u2019s, 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.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Hit And Miss\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Celine is blessed to have numerous hits under her name. We all know that \u201cMy Heart Will Go On\u201d was and remains her greatest hit.\n\n\n\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/dtasdvdhudnn5.cloudfront.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2018%5C/05%5C/04064420%5C/Hit-And-Miss.jpg.webp%5C%22" alt='\"Hit' and miss width='\"747\"' height='\"594\"'>\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"caption-attachment-6887\"'>Hit And Miss\n\n\n\n</p><p>However, not all of her songs achieved similar success. A clear example was a song she performed for the animated movie \u201cAn American Tail: Fievel Goes West\u201d. The song \u201cDreams to Dream\u201d didn\u2019t become very popular.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Love of Golf\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Do you know what Celine Dion\u2019s favorite is? It\u2019s golf!\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>Celine Dion\u2019s voice may be one of the finest voices that we\u2019ve ever heard. She is one of the greatest singers to have graced the industry. 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