Celine Dion absolutely stunned viewers around the world on Friday night as she wrapped up the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony with a powerhouse performance. The Canadian star, 56, made an incredible public comeback with her first live performance since she announced her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis in 2022. As the ambitious opening ceremony approached its final minutes after the Olympic cauldron had been lit, signalling the official start of the Games, Dion stepped out on to a special stage beneath the iconic Eiffel Tower.
In a glittering beaded silver gown, and offering faultless vocals, the chart-topping Canadian singer gave a stirring performance that drew immediate adulation. The star performed a rousing rendition of L’Hymne à l’amour by the French singer Édith Piaf. As she came to the climax of the song, Dion appeared to become emotional.
Among those to share their admiration was Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. ‘A proud Quebecer from Charlemagne is on stage at the Opening Ceremony!,’ he tweeted from his official X account, adding:’@celinedion is a Canadian icon, an incredible talent, and she overcame a lot to be there tonight. More Trending Trains filled with Olympic athletes stopped after coordinated arson attacks Team GB star claims Andy Murray has 'unfair advantage' at Paris Olympics Why athletes are all on boats for Olympics opening ceremony Fans spot huge Olympic flag error during Paris 2024 opening ceremony ‘Céline, it’s great to.