There is perhaps not a person in the world whose heart the legendary singer Celine Dion has failed to touch with her soul-stirring vocals. The ‘My Heart Will Go On’ hitmaker wrote her first-ever song at the tender age of twelve, which she later released with the help of her mother and brother. Her ability to completely lose herself in the lyrics, hit stratospheric high notes with raw emotion, and seamlessly descend onto softer keys for the love notes has ensured that she boasts an unparalleled career. The French-Canadian singer has released twenty-seven studio albums and won five Grammys, among numerous other accolades to date. Today, as the megastar turns 57 and the world celebrates another year of her powerful voice, here’s a trip down memory lane as we relive some of the most iconic moments Dion has gifted us with. Her Moving Performance After René’s Death In 2016, Dion tragically lost her partner and lifetime manager to throat cancer after being married to him for twenty-two years. A month later, while struggling with her grief, she had to get back on stage in Las Vegas, where she sang ‘All by Myself,’ whose lyrics echoed her sorrow. In the midst of her performance, Celine had to take a moment to compose herself, but her courage led her forward. Despite the overwhelming emotions, she powered through and hit the final note with an intensity that can still be felt. When She Took the Stage at the Oscars in 1998 That moment in 1998 when Dion took to the stage and delivered a spellbinding rendition of Titanic’s ‘My Heart Will Go On’ is one that has been etched in entertainment history for ages to come. While ocean fog enveloped the stage and the orchestra dressed in white, Celine, being the icon that she is, was draped in black while adorning a diamond necklace, similar to the one in the film. Later on, “My Heart Will Go On” won the Oscar for Best Original Song, solidifying its place as one of the most iconic movie ballads of all time. Her Avant-Garde Fashion Moments Whether it’s music or beyond, Celine has not been one to follow trends but rather the one creating them. In 1997, she proved how she was way ahead of her time when the singer made heads turn with her bold choice to embrace a sheer dress, something that became a defining trend in the fashion world much later. Moreover, the pop star continued to push boundaries for years to come. Another peculiar moment that stood out was when she wore a silky white tuxedo backwards at the 1999 Oscars. At a time when other A-listers confined themselves to gowns and dresses, Celine wasn’t afraid to challenge the norms. The Larry King Interview That Stirred Hearts In 2005, when New Orleans was still reeling from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Dion not only pledged $1 million for the cause but also sat down with Larry King for a candid interview. As the conversation went on, Celine’s emotions rose, and she did not shy away from speaking openly about the U.S. government’s priorities. She asserted, “How come it’s so easy to send planes to another country to kill everyone in a second, to destroy lives? We need to serve our country.” For her, serving the country meant helping those stranded by Katrina, not continuing the Iraq war, which she conveyed through her comments. The singer ended the interview by serenading the camera with a heartfelt musical prayer. Even though the Canadian sensation has sadly had to pause her music career due to her diagnosis of Stiff-Person Syndrome, she is not putting down the mic just yet. Celine took the stage last year for her much-anticipated comeback at the opening ceremony of the Olympics, proving once and for all why she is the reigning queen of pop ballads!