21 Reasons Why Celine Dion Is The Queen Of Canada

By JC Villamere. 30 Mar 2023 7:05 AM

The Queen of Power Ballads is celebrating her 55th birthday this year. We’re recounting all the ways that the “My Heart Will Go On” singer reigns supreme.

She's got the boundless love and support of an entire nation

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She rubs shoulders with international entertainment royalty

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Nobody looks amazing next to Gwen Stefani

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Our queen models our traditional national formalwear

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She's got the boundless love and support of an entire nation
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Celine Dion is loved by her family and her nation.

Despite keeping out of the spotlight ahead of her 55th birthday, the singer was shown lots of love on her special day with a sweet tribute video on Instagram as well as many birthday wishes in the comments.
She's a fighter
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The singer was diagnosed with the rare condition Stiff Person Syndrome in late 2022.

Dion had no choice but to cancel the rest of her European tour shortly after the diagnosis, which she revealed in tears, but promised to return to performing in 2024.
She's got 'Courage'
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The singer has no shortage of courage which she proves in her inspirational 2019 album.

Dion embarked on the "Courage" world tour in promotion of the album, shortly after receiving a diagnosis for Stiff Person Syndrome.

Despite having to put the world tour on pause due to her condition, the singer has promised to keep strong and meet her fans again in 2024.
She's got jokes
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Celine Dion isn't afraid of poking a little fun at herself.

The celebrated musician teamed up with fellow canuck Ryan Reynolds for the emotional "Deadpool 2" ballad "Ashes".

The song is apt for the movie, but is also a bit of a satire on emotional power ballads.

"She’s a really sort of fun personality and a really beautiful person, and I think she understood what we were trying to do," said director David Leitch.
She's not a diva, she's the queen
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A professional performer employs professionals to help her look her best for her performances. It's not an indulgence: it's a job requirement! Here, Dion's glam squad includes Shay Ashual and Taichi Saito on hair and Mark Carrasquillo and Ai Yokomizo on makeup. Go team!
She rubs shoulders with international entertainment royalty
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This pic of Dion with the legendary American jazz singer Tony Bennett was taken behind the scenes at a Sinatra tribute concert.
... and fellow Canadian royals!
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Dion chats with B.C. superstar crooner Michael Buble backstage at Buble's 2015 'Christmas in Hollywood' special, in which the pair performed a show-stopping duet of "Happy Christmas."
She's a disciplined worker
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Dion makes it look easy because she works hard. In this 2014 pic, she's rehearsing for a series of concerts at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
She is regal all day long
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Our girl Celine is ready to pose off against Beyonce Any. Day. Of. The. Week.
Seriously

Bring it!
Nobody looks amazing next to Gwen Stefani
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...except Queen Celine. She became #TeamGwen’s advisor on 'The Voice' in 2017.
Grace and perseverance
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She returned to the stage after the loss of her husband and issued this message to fans: "Thanks to my fans and to the amazing Colosseum public, that night after night gave me the energy to go on and make a show that René would be proud of."
She reps Quebec
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Celine's on special as she poses on the counter at Schwartz Deli in Montreal. Bow down!
Our queen models our traditional national formalwear
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Dion rocks a Canadian tuxedo onstage because she knows the uniform around here. Slay, queen!
She is an international ambassador
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Here, our lady of song arrives in Belgium for a concert. In 2003, Dion was honoured by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) for selling over 50 million albums in Europe.
She's the top dog
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When she ducks out from the Met Gala — in full Versace — to grab a hot dog, you know there's no one better to rep us on the international stage.
...And the top mom!
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She has three sons and works hard to protect their privacy but she did share this snap of their Halloween mummy hot dog treats, which made us say 'Aww!' for days.
She is art
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Everything she does is so beautiful that maybe we SHOULD put her on the coin! We're just gushing here but c'mon, look at the way she wears this Gucci. Stunning. Regal. Royal.
She's a winner
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Dion has won five Grammy Awards in 17 nominations, and a whopping 20 Juno Awards in 72 nominations. Only Anne Murray has won more Juno Awards, with a total of 24 wins in 52 nominations.
She is beloved
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Behold, our queen! An iconic superstar among throngs of adoring fans! C'est extraordinaire!
She endures
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From her debut album 'La Voix Du Bon Dieu' at the age of 14 in 1981 to this ebullient shot of Dion celebrating her 1,000th show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Dion has been a singular superstar, and one that Canada can be proud of! God Save Celine et bonne fete!

21 Reasons Why Celine Dion Is The Queen Of Canada

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