Céline Dion and Lady Gaga stun at Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Astonished crowds were as Céline Dion made a stunning comeback to the stage during the Olympic Games in Paris with a magnificent performance.

Using the first stage of the Eiffel Tower, the celebrity singer movedly performed Edith Piaf’s immortal song, L’Hymne à l’amour, to end the program on Friday.

Dion was hitting the high, clear notes with her powerful voice reverberating. She was in great form. Her exquisite white gown, embellished with tassels, added to the occasion’s grandeur.

Kelly Clarkson, who is a pundit for NBC, was originally stunned by her performance. Then, praising Dion, she described her as “a vocal athlete.”

Dion is making her concert debut live after disclosing her struggle with stiff person syndrome. This illness is described as “a rare, progressive syndrome that affects the nervous system, specifically the brain and spinal cord” by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

In order to prioritize her health, Dion, 56, had stated in December 2022 that she was taking a leave of absence from her professional obligations. She clarified that her illness stopped her from singing in the way she was used to.

Dion’s most recent live performance took place in New Jersey in March 2020. In addition, woman Gaga had an incredible performance during the Olympics’ opening ceremony, honoring France’s foremost woman of fashion with a rendition of Mon truc en plume by Zizi Jeanmaire by the Seine River 1950s Music Hall performances.

While promoting her new documentary, “I Am: Celine Dion,” on Amazon last month, Dion talked candidly about the difficulties she has as a stiff person syndrome sufferer.

She said that trying to sing while dealing with her illness felt “like somebody is strangling you” in an interview with NBC’s Hoda Kotb. She went into further detail about the effects of the syndrome, which include ribs, the back, and her abdomen in addition to involuntary spasms and muscular rigidity.

The Grammy winner admitted, “I have broken ribs at one point because sometimes when it’s very severe, it can break some ribs as well.” Dion hasn’t let her diagnosis totally disable her, even in spite of these difficulties. Earlier this year, she made a noteworthy appearance at the Grammy Awards, delivering the evening’s last trophy.

Dion stated in her documentary that she was adamant about wanting to perform again. “I’ll walk if I can’t run. I’ll crawl if I can’t walk,” she remarked. And I’m not going to give up. I’m not going to give up.

Her comeback during the Olympics not only signaled a turning point in her career but also demonstrated her tenacity and commitment to her art, motivating both spectators and other performers.