Dion’s self-titled album that followed also sold exceptionally well – going double platinum in the U.S. That track was a hit that ended up catapulting the Canadian to worldwide fame. And Dion’s first album in English, 1990’s Unison, received good reviews.Ī year later, Dion then joined forces with soul star Peabo Bryson to sing the title song of Disney’s hit movie Beauty and the Beast. Then, after 18 months, Dion emerged fully prepared to be a superstar. And since she spoke no English, she had to learn a new language, too.
In fact, the star had even been given the unkind nickname of “Canine Dion.”ĭion therefore had surgery on her mouth as well as a haircut and a change in her style. Magazines in her native Quebec had reportedly been outright cruel about this aspect of her appearance.
So, young Dion spent a year and a half transforming herself – including getting her teeth straightened. This was despite receiving awards for her talent and even winning the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest with her performance of “Ne partez pas sans moi.” You see, when Dion decided to try and make it as an international star, her manager René Angélil decided that she would have to change her image first. The singer started her musical career when still just a teenager – and quickly encountered the pitfalls of her appearance-obsessed industry. And all of this prompted the star to come clean to her critics in spectacular fashion.ĭion is aware of the importance of looks in show business, after all. Unsurprisingly, then, she wasn’t happy to see people inappropriately talking about her weight and the perceived state of her health. This included messages such as “Eat something please” and “Lost too much weight, looks like a skeleton.” And whether or not such observations were made out of concern, taken together the remarks practically turned into outright bullying.ĭion has been through a lot in her life, too – including medical problems that have required surgery. The singer may have been moved to address these rumors because of the particularly harsh nature of the body-shaming comments she received. She told the world the real reason for her alarming appearance – and confirmed what some had known all along. But as the weight-loss rumors swirled, Dion caved. Even fans of the star have plastered her Instagram page with comments claiming she’s looking too thin.
CARL-ABU’BAKAR | JULY 31, 2021Ĭéline Dion may be a multi-million-selling pop icon, but that doesn’t make her immune to jibes about her weight. *Celine Dion at the funeral (credit Getty Images)
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