Céline Dion’s incredible life, from a difficult childhood to marrying her manager

She sued National Enquirer for $20M

Céline has always had many wonderful and unpleasant adventures. The singer’s career peaked in the ’90s. She released 13 albums, more than any other performer, while touring and filled stadiums. René Angélil was a music producer and talent manager who was diagnosed with throat cancer. He had a heart attack a few years before being diagnosed with cancer. The singer took a break from her profession to assist her husband recover. Due to her prominence, newspapers and magazines kept asking about her during her hiatus. Some dishonest media businesses capitalised on Céline’s unexpected departure. Céline learned in 2000 that the National Enquirer published a bogus story about her and René, who just recovered from throat cancer. The publication misquoted her, printing “Céline — ‘I’m Pregnant With Twins!'” She sued for $20 million. The magazine issued a thorough apology, retracted the piece, and donated to the American Cancer Society in her husband’s honour. Her lawsuit was dropped.

Céline won many awards over her career

Céline Dion’s success went beyond singing. She won Eurovision and several Grammys for her performance and albums. Her non-singing awards include two of Canada’s highest honours: Officer of the Order of Canada for Outstanding Contribution to Contemporary Music “She said these were the highlights of her personal and professional life. She also has a star on the Hollywood and Canadian walks of fame. She received an honorary doctorate from Laval University.