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Céline Dion Makes A Surprise Appearance At The Grammys In A Pink Chiffon Gown With A Thigh-High Slit Amid Her Health Battle

February 6, 2024 by Marissa Matozzo

 
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In an instantly memorable moment at the 2024 Grammys, Céline Dion graced the ceremony’s stage to present the prestigious Album of the Year award to Taylor Swift for Midnights.

Dion’s unexpected appearance was particularly meaningful as it was the first time that the “My Heart Will Go On” singer, 55, had attended an awards show since her diagnosis with the rare and debilitating stiff-person syndrome (SPS) in 2022.

The “Because You Loved Me” hitmaker arrived in style, donning an exquisite pink chiffon gown by Valentino and topping it off with a chic long camel coat from the renowned Italian fashion house.

Céline Dion Stuns Fans At The Grammys In A Dazzling Rosy Chiffon Gown & Tan Valentino Coat

Dion's gown featured a low-cut neckline and thigh-high slit. To complete her ensemble for the evening, the "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" artist added a shimmering silver pendant statement necklace, sparkly stud earrings, rings and a matching wristlet.

She wore her golden tresses down in a sleek-straight bob and parted in the center. For her makeup look, Dion opted for black liner, glimmering rosy eyeshadow, voluminous lashes, radiant blush and a glossy pink lip.

"When I say that I’m happy to be here, I really mean it, from my heart," the 5-time Grammy winner and 16-time nominee said to fans while standing on stage.  

"Those who have been blessed enough to be here at the Grammy awards must never take for granted the tremendous love and joy that music brings to our lives, and to people all around the world," Dion added.

During the past couple of years, Dion has gradually retreated from the public eye as she faces the challenges brought about by her SPS condition, which triggers the tightening of muscles and brings about spasms. 

In an Instagram video for her fans, Dion once explained: "Unfortunately, the spasms affect every aspect of my daily life, sometimes causing difficulties when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal chords to sing the way I’m used to."    

Dion took the necessary and heartrending step of cancelling all her tour dates for 2024 in order to prioritize her physical well-being, as she continues to grapple with her rare disorder.

As Dion stepped onto the Grammys stage, the audience erupted into thunderous applause. This appearance was undoubtedly one of the most heartwarming moments of the night, but it's just a taste of what's to come for Dion's devoted fans.

Amazon Prime recently announced that a new documentary, entitled I Am: Céline Dion, will soon be released, delving into the life and music of the iconic singer while also shining a light on the struggles faced by those with SPS.

Dion presented Swift, 34, with the final award of the night for the 2022 record, Midnights. The two singers celebrated and were seen hugging backstage, seemingly dispelling fan claims that Swift had "snubbed" Dion during her acceptance speech.

As seen on X (formerly Twitter), Dion also received an outpouring of love and support from fans after returning to the Grammys stage following her SPS diagnosis. "This made me cry," one wrote as another added: "Welcome back Céline!" Someone else replied: "We missed you!" as others praised her "chic" and "beautiful" get-up for the show.            

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