Céline Dion birthday: The superstar's incredible life in photos as she turns 55
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World Music Awards In Monte Carlo, Monaco On May 03, 1995.
MONACO - MAY 03: World Music Awards In Monte Carlo, Monaco On May 03, 1995 - Celine Dion and husband Rene Angelil. (Photo by Jean-Pierre REY/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
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Celine Dion and Rene Angelil In Los Angeles, United States In March 1990-
UNITED STATES - MARCH 01: Celine Dion and Rene Angelil In Los Angeles, United States In March 1990. (Photo by Pool 6500/PONOPRESSE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
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Celine Dion and Rene Angelil In Los Angeles, United States In March 1990-
UNITED STATES - MARCH 01: Celine Dion and Rene Angelil In Los Angeles, United States In March 1990. (Photo by Pool 6500/PONOPRESSE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
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Celine Dion and Rene Angelil In Los Angeles, United States In March 1990-
UNITED STATES - MARCH 01: Celine Dion and Rene Angelil In Los Angeles, United States In March 1990. (Photo by Pool 6500/PONOPRESSE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
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Celine Dion and Rene Angelil In Los Angeles, United States In March 1990-
UNITED STATES - MARCH 01: Celine Dion and Rene Angelil In Los Angeles, United States In March 1990. (Photo by Pool 6500/PONOPRESSE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
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Celine Dion Starts World Tour In Quebec, Canada On September 25, 1995-
CANADA - SEPTEMBER 25: Celine Dion Starts World Tour In Quebec, Canada On September 25, 1995-With husband Rene Angelil. (Photo by Michel PONOMAREFF/PONOPRESSE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
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Céline Dion with parents Adhemar und Thérèse
Céline Dion with parents Adhemar und Thérèse (Photo by Sobli/RDB/ullstein bild via Getty Images)
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Celine Dion's sister Claudette launches her own record "Claudette Dion sings Edith Piaf" at the Montreal Casino In Montreal, Canada On October 11, 2002-
CANADA - OCTOBER 11: Celine Dion's sister Claudette launches her own record "Claudette Dion sings Edith Piaf" at the Montreal Casino In Montreal, Canada On October 11, 2002-Claudette Dion and her parents Andre and Therese. (Photo by Michel PONOMAREFF/PONOPRESSE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
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Retro. Celine Dion In Canada In March, 1993-
CANADA - MARCH 01: Retro. Celine Dion In Canada In March, 1993-Therese percent Ademire Dion, her parents. (Photo by Michel PONOMAREFF/PONOPRESSE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
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Celine Dion's family at "Maman Dion's" Achille-Tangauy foundation dinner In Canada On May 14, 2001-
CANADA - MAY 14: Celine Dion's family at "Maman Dion's" Achille-Tangauy foundation dinner In Canada On May 14, 2001-Celine Dion's parents Therese and Ademar. (Photo by Michel PONOMAREFF/PONOPRESSE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
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Quebecker diva Celine Dion's parents Ademar and Therese attend benefit event sponsored by Therese (also known as "Maman Dion") In Canada On May 12, 2003-
CANADA - MAY 12: Quebecker diva Celine Dion's parents Ademar and Therese attend benefit event sponsored by Therese (also known as "Maman Dion") In Canada On May 12, 2003. (Photo by Michel PONOMAREFF/PONOPRESSE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
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Piaget Presents the Premiere of Celine: Through The Eyes of The World
MIAMI BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 16: Celine Dion and Therese Tanguay Dion attend the premiere of Celine: Through The Eyes of The World presented by Piaget at Regal South Beach Cinema on February 16, 2010 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Sony)
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DION
Canadian singer Celine Dion (2nd R) and her husband Rene Angelil (R) watch the baptism ceremony for their son Rene-Charles being performed by Bishop Michel Sayde (L) at Notre Dame Basilica in Montreal, July 25, 2001. Dion, 33, is currently on a three-year sabbatical from show business as she takes care of her infant son, born six months ago. The singer was recently named the world's best-selling female artist selling more than 125 million albums worldwide.
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Caesars Palace Officially Welcomes Celine Dion Back To Las Vegas
(L-R) Singer Celine Dion holds her son Nelson Angelil and husband and manager Rene Angelil, holds their son Eddy Angelil next to Rene-Charles Angelil and Dion's mother Therese Dion as they arrive at Caesars Palace on February 16, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steven Lawton/FilmMagic)
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2016 Billboard Music Awards - Press Room
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 22: Singer Celine Dion and son Rene Charles Angelil pose in the press room at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards at T-Mobile Arena on May 22, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
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State Funeral Service for Celine Dion's Husband Rene Angelil
MONTREAL, QC - JANUARY 22: Recording artist Celine Dion and children Rene-Charles Angelil, Eddy Angelil and Nelson Angelil attend the State Funeral Service for Celine Dion's Husband Rene Angelil at Notre-Dame Basilica on January 22, 2016 in Montreal, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
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71st Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals
(NO TABLOIDS) Celine Dion during 71st Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
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71st Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals
Celine Dion (Photo by Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
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Celine Dion "Taking Chances" Tour at Conseco Fieldhouse
INDIANAPOLIS - DECEMBER 21: Singer Celine Dion performs during the "Taking Chances" tour at the Conseco Fieldhouse on December 21, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joey Foley/FilmMagic)
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J Mendel 2007 - Front Row
NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 08: Singer Celine Dion (C) sits in the front row at the J Mendel Fall 2007 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in the Promenade in Bryant Park February 8, 2007 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Loud/Getty Images For IMG)
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CHANEL: P.A.P. FALL/WINTER 98/99 COLLECTION
CHANEL: P.A.P. FALL/WINTER 98/99 COLLECTION - Karl Lagerfeld and Celine Dion backstage. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale/Sygma via Getty Images)
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2017 Billboard Music Awards - Press Room
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 21: Celine Dion poses at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards at T-Mobile Arena on May 21, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)
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"Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between" Costume Institute Gala - Arrivals
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 01: Celine Dion arrives at "Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between" Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum on May 1, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
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2019 MET Museum Costume Institute Benefit Gala
Celine Dion attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Camp: Notes on Fashion" exhibition on Monday, May 6, 2019, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
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Valentino : Outside Arrivals - Paris Fashion Week - Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2019/2020
PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 03: Celine Dion attends the Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2019 2020 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 03, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jacopo Raule/Getty Images)
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Alexandre Vauthier : Runway - Paris Fashion Week - Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2019/2020
PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 02: Celine Dion during the Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2019 2020 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 02, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
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Celebrity Sightings - Paris Fashion Week - Menswear F/W 2019-2020 : Day Three
Singer Celine Dion is seen leaves the GIVENCHY office building on Avenue George V on January 24, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Mehdi Taamallah/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Street Style - Paris Fashion Week - Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017-2018 : Day Two
PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 03: Celine Dion outside Giambattista Valli during Paris Fashion Week - Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017-2018 : Day Two on July 3, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images)
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Celine Dion leaves her hotel in Paris
Celine Dion leaves her hotel in Paris, France, on July 12, 2017. (Photo by Mehdi Taamallah/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Street Style - Paris Fashion Week - Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017-2018 : Day Two
PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 03: Celine Dion outside Dior during Paris Fashion Week - Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017-2018 : Day Two on July 3, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images)
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Street Style - Paris Fashion Week - Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017-2018 : Day Two
PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 03: Celine Dion wearing Dior bag outside Dior during Paris Fashion Week - Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017-2018 : Day Two on July 3, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images)
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Street Style - Paris Fashion Week - Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017-2018 : Day Two
PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 03: Celine Dion outside Dior during Paris Fashion Week - Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2017-2018 : Day Two on July 3, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images)
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Celine Dion leaves her hotel in Paris
Celine Dion leaves her hotel in Paris, France, on July 18, 2017. (Photo by Mehdi Taamallah/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Pepe Munoz and Celine Dion leave the hotel Royal Monceau in Paris
Celine Dion leaves the hotel Royal Monceau in Paris, France, on July 20, 2017. (Photo by Mehdi Taamallah/Nurphoto)
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Celine Dion leaves her hotel in Paris
Celine Dion leaves her hotel in Paris, France, on July 27, 2017. (Photo by Mehdi Taamallah/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Celine Dion Seen Leaving Her Hotel In Paris
Celine Dion seen leaving her hotel in Paris, France, on June 30, 2019. (Photo by Mehdi Taamallah/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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VH1 Divas Live - April 14, 1998
Gloria Estefan, Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Shania Twain and Celine Dion (Photo by KMazur/WireImage)
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VH1 Divas Live - April 14, 1998
Gloria Estefan, Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Celine Dion and Shania Twain (Photo by KMazur/WireImage)
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The 35th Annual GRAMMY Awards
Celine Dion during The 35th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Ke.Mazur/WireImage)
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The 35th Annual GRAMMY Awards
Celine Dion during The 35th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Barry King/WireImage)
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Celine Dion holds a Grammy at awards ceremonies at Madison S
UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 26: Celine Dion holds a Grammy at awards ceremonies at Madison Square Garden. , (Photo by Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images)
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Canadian singer Celine Dion poses with her Grammy
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: Canadian singer Celine Dion poses with her Grammy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles 24 February. Dion won awards for "Record of the Year" and "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for her song in the movie "Titanic," "My Heart Will Go On." (Electronic Image) AFP PHOTO Vince BUCCI (Photo credit should read Vince Bucci/AFP via Getty Images)
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Singers Bonnie Raitt (L), Stevie Wonder (C) and Ce
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: Singers Bonnie Raitt (L), Stevie Wonder (C) and Celine Dion (R) smile as they present the Record of the Year award during the 44th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, 27 February 2002. AFP PHOTO/Hector MATA (Photo credit should read HECTOR MATA/AFP via Getty Images)
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44th GRAMMY Awards - Sony Music Entertainment After-Party
Destiny's Child and Celine Dion during 44th GRAMMY Awards - Sony Music Entertainment After-Party at Morton's Restaurant in Beverly Hills, California, United States. (Photo by KMazur/WireImage)
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46th Annual Grammy Awards - Show
LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 8: Singer Celine Dion performs Luther Vandross' Song Of The Year-nominated "Dance With My Father," accompanied on piano by the song's co-writer, Richard Marx at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center on February 8, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
It's Céline Dion Week.
Canadian superstar Céline Dion turns 55 years old on March 30, so all week, we’ll be looking back at her incredible life — from the youngest of 14 kids in the small town of Charlemagne, Quebec, outside Montreal, to worldwide music icon.
Part 1: The Power of Love with René Angelil
We start with her marriage to manager-turned-husband René Angelil. The duo met when Dion was just a teen, and legend has it Angelil risked it all to manage her and banked on her success. The pair married in 1994. Angelil died in 2016.
Part 2: For the parents and the children
Céline Dion and René Angelil had three children: René Charles on Jan. 25, 2001, and twins Eddy and Nelson on Oct. 23, 2010. Dion herself is from a big family of 14 kids. Her parents, Adhémar and Thérèse, died in 2003 and 2020 respectively.
Part 3: Céline Dion's passion for fashion
Céline Dion's renaissance as a fashion darling in the 2010s was not completely unexpected — let's not forget the iconic backwards tuxedo suit from the 1999 Academy Awards red carpet. After teaming up with stylist extraordinaire Law Roach, Dion appeared at two Met Galas in stunning looks, and became a mainstay of Paris Fashion Week. Très jolie.
Part 4: A powerhouse, an icon
And finally, as the icon turns 55 years old on March 30, we take a look at what made her famous to begin with: the music, the powerhouse vocals, and the performances. And while Rolling Stone might not consider her one of the most gifted vocalists of all time, she is No. 1 in our heart.
