Celine Dion is back in the spotlight, making a glamorous return to the runway amid her ongoing health journey with stiff-person syndrome.
On Monday, the My Heart Will Go On singer kicked off Paris Fashion Week in style, taking to the catwalk beneath the Eiffel Tower and performing I’m Alive to an enthusiastic crowd in a surprise appearance.
She made a stunning appearance at the finale of L’Oréal’s annual show, dazzling in a sleek black gown as the crowd erupted in applause.
With her hair flowing freely, the singer belted out her 2002 hit before sharing the runway with L’Oréal ambassadors Viola Davis, Simone Ashley, Aja Naomi King and Eva Longoria.
Dion recently began her highly anticipated return to the stage with a 26-show residency in the French capital, including 16 performances in September and October and 10 more scheduled for May 2027.
She is set to make her stage comeback four years after being diagnosed with an incurable condition that has impacted her voice and ability to walk.
The announcement came on the day of her 58th birthday.
In a message on her Instagram page, Dion called her comeback "the best gift of my life".
Celine Dion's Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) condition
Dion revealed her Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) diagnosis in December 2022, saying the condition had affected “every aspect” of her daily life.
SPS is a rare neurological disorder that can cause muscle spasms and mobility problems and, in severe cases, become debilitating.
There is currently no known cure.
Speaking to the BBC in 2024, Dion said she first noticed symptoms when her voice began to falter during a tour.
After SPS, Dion's condition severely restricted her mobility and altered her vocal cords, making her feel as though someone was strangling or pushing on her larynx and pharynx.
What is Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS)?
Stiff Person Syndrome is a rare neurological condition with autoimmune features that affects around one in a million people, often causing painful muscle rigidity and spasms.
Symptoms can be triggered by startling sounds, cold weather, sudden movement and emotional stress.
