Fans Expressed Fears Over Céline Dion’s Major Weight Loss – Then She Reveals The Truth
Even though Céline Dion is a multi-million-selling pop icon, people have occasionally chosen to focus more on her body than her considerable professional accomplishments. Recently, for instance, fans of the “My Heart Will Go On” songstress took to her Instagram page to comment on photos of the star looking rather thin. But as the rumors around her major weight loss began to swirl, Dion eventually caved and told the world the real reason for her alarming appearance – and confirmed what some had known all along.
Online Bullying
The singer may have been moved to address these rumors because of the particularly harsh nature of the body-shaming comments she received. This included messages such as “Eat something please” and “Lost too much weight, looks like a skeleton.” And whether or not such observations were made out of concern, taken together the remarks practically turned into outright bullying.
Comments From The Peanut Gallery
Dion has been through a lot in her life, too – including medical problems that have required surgery. Unsurprisingly, then, she wasn’t happy to see people inappropriately talking about her weight and the perceived state of her health. And all of this prompted the star to come clean to her critics in spectacular fashion.
Looking Her Best
Dion is aware of the importance of looks in show business, after all. The singer started her musical career when still just a teenager – and quickly encountered the pitfalls of her appearance-obsessed industry. This was despite receiving awards for her talent and even winning the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest with her performance of “Ne partez pas sans moi.” You see, when Dion decided to try and make it as an international star, her manager René Angélil decided that she would have to change her image first.
Unwelcome Commentary
So, young Dion spent a year and a half transforming herself – including getting her teeth straightened. Magazines in her native Quebec had reportedly been outright cruel about this aspect of her appearance. In fact, the star had even been given the unkind nickname of “Canine Dion.”
