Want to know the truth about Celine Dion and her weight loss? We’ve gone directly to the source; Celine Dion herself in her most recent interviews with ABC News and other outlets, speaking out to both critics and concerned fans alike about her health, weight loss, and life after the death of her beloved husband, Rene Angelil.

Continue reading below to find out, from Celine Dion herself, the secret to her self-admitted weight loss.

Celine Dion; A Brief Biography Of The Super Star

Celine Dion grew up in a small town in Montreal, Canada with 13 other siblings. At the young age of 12 years old, she first garnered the attention of Rene Angelil her singing manager, and the two of them began the work of growing her career.

In 1981 they debuted her album La Voix du Bon Dieu (The Voice of God), and the following year she won an award at the World Popular Song Festival in Tokyo. Many more awards, gold records, hit singles, and unforgettable performances would soon follow.

Celine and Rene married in 1994, enjoying a life of marital bliss for 22 years until in 2016 the death of Rene, caused by throat cancer, finally separated the two companions.

She is now left as the single parent of their 3 kids, the eldest boy, Rene-Charles Angélil, is 20 years old, and the younger twin boys, Eddy and Nelson Angélil are 10. For the last 16 years, she has resided and performed at resorts in Las Vegas, Nevada. She’s scheduled to go on a World Tour, called Courage, in 2022.

History of Celine Dion’s Health & Fitness

To get a better understanding of Celine’s most recent weight loss, you must first see her baseline health and weight, and follow that baseline throughout her life.

In Celine’s own words “I’ve always been very thin”. Celine has had a thin frame and face for her entire life. Though her weight has fluctuated throughout the years, she’s maintained her slim and healthy figure for the most part.

In a recent interview with ET, Celine described what her figure looked like during her youth. “When I was 12 years old my face was rounder, because you have more fat, and you’re younger, but I’ve always been very thin.”

Couple her baseline health history of always being thin, with her 5’ 7” height, plus her typical fitness regime, consisting of 4 days per week of vigours ballet dance, and it’ll come as no surprise that her shape can sometimes appear stunningly skinny.

In recent years she’s come under extreme criticism for her seemingly dramatic weight loss, described as being “too thin”. Some fans have expressed their sincere concern for her health, especially due to the fact that this weight loss has appeared on the heels of the devastating loss of her dear husband, Rene.

In her interview with ABC News, she did admit, “It is true that I’m a little thinner, everything’s fine, nothing’s wrong.”

Life-Changing Event That Led To Celine Dion’s Weight Loss

Following the death of her husband, Rene Angelil, Celine has had to grapple with the challenge of facing the world as a widowed mother of 3. Losing Rene was “a big deal”, as Celine puts it, and it’s understandable that such a momentous loss of the person she loved the most in her life has caused some strain on her baseline health.

Despite these overwhelming struggles, Celine maintains that she is strong, healthy, and asserts that “The best is yet to come”. In an interview with Tom Power, she describes her emotions and outlook on life during this season in her life, living without Rene.

“It takes courage because I’m a single mom, and I don’t want; me first, my kids, my entourage, the people that I love, I don’t want them to feel that because I have lost the man of my life, that I’m going to lose the essence of what I love, my passion. When Rene left for his new chapter, his new life, he gave me the rest of his luggage, and I feel him through the eyes of my kids, and inside of me, I’ve felt very, very strong, probably stronger than ever before.”

For a glimpse into the swirling emotions of Celine’s life after Rene, listen to Celine Dion’s song, “Courage”, which is on her album Courage, the first English album she wrote after the passing of her husband.

Celine Dion’s Secrets; Her Diet & Favorite Meal

When asked “What’s your secret these days to staying healthy, and fit, and happy?”, Celine Dion proclaimed with poise, “I don’t need to prove myself to the industry, to my family, to my friends, because I think I have done it for many years.”

In an interview with Law Roach of The Hollywood Reporter, during their “fishing for answers” segment, Celine drew the question “What do you eat for breakfast every morning?” out of a bowl of questions. Her answer; Coffee and a Croissant.

Celine also “dished” to her fans what her favorite dish is to eat. In addition to a love of peanut butter, Celine Dion’s favorite food is Lebanese, especially a meal called “Baba Ghanoush”. This dish is similar to hummus except it uses roasted or grilled mashed eggplant in place of chickpeas.

Try Baba Ghanoush next time you’re listening to Celine’s “My Heart Will Go On”, and be sure to mix it up with olive oil, sesame tahini, garlic, and lemon juice, and spices such as cumin and paprika. Enjoy this spectacular “Dion Dip” with warm pita bread and fresh veggies!

The Truth About Celine Dion’s Weight Loss & Her Response

After admitting to Debra Roberts in an interview, that she is indeed thinner than normal, Celine revealed that the reason for her weight loss is due to her newfound passion for dancing. Debra Roberts bluntly asked Celine, “There are some who worry that you’re a little too thin, what do you say?”.

Celine’s reply; “It’s true I’m a little thinner, everything’s fine, nothing’s wrong. I’ve discovered a new passion; dancing”.

And to those “body shamers” out there slamming Celine for her so-called “gaunt” figure, Celine asks, “Is there anything wrong with my body?”, as she flexes her powerful bicep at the viewers.

Celine further describes her weight loss journey in an interview with People, detailing her love for ballet and the rigors of practicing dance 4 times a week. “It’s a dream, and so hard!”, Celine exclaims. She continues to explain that she is working hard, she likes to move, and that weight loss naturally comes with the territory.

Pictures Of Celine Dion; Before & After Weight Loss

Here are some photos of the famous singer Celine Dion before and after her dramatic weight loss, which has incited a frenzy of accusatory comments regarding her “too thin” body.

FAQ’s

Is Celine Dion Still Alive?

Celine Dion was born March 30, 1968, and is still alive today, though her husband, Rene Angelil, died in 2016 from throat cancer.

Is Celine Dion Sick?

Celine Dion is not sick, she has stated in many interviews that she is feeling stronger than ever before. Though her Courage World Tour has been postponed to 2022, she is still scheduled to perform in Las Vegas starting in November of 2021.

Why Has Celine Dion Lost Weight?

Celine Dion has asserted in exclusive interviews that her weight loss is a direct result of her strenuous ballet and dance practice which she partakes in 4 times per week.