When Céline Dion's husband, René Angélil, was still alive, the couple rarely made headlines. Dion made her music, her husband managed his business matters, they dealt with Angélil's health needs, and life went on.
But after René's passing, fans (and critics) started taking a closer look at Céline. For one thing, everyone was interested in whether she would start dating again after her husband's death. They enjoyed 21 years of marriage, and René's death clearly wasn't easy for Céline.
After she became widowed and remained single, fans started to worry about the songstress, especially when she began stepping out in public again. To put it plainly, fans are worried that Céline Dion is too skinny, and they fear for her health.
Why Do Fans Worry About Céline Dion Being Skinny?
She's been in the industry for decades, so why worry about Céline's body weight now? Fans suggest that Céline has lost weight recently, and the marked difference in her appearance was alarming to many.
At the same time, Céline has always been slim, so the weight loss was far more noticeable on her frame than it would be on another star. But is there anything to worry about?
Céline Says Her Size Doesn't Warrant Body Shaming
In multiple interviews, Céline has spoken out about what she calls body shaming by fans and critics alike. In one interview, she asked "Is there anything wrong with my body?" while flexing her bicep.
This was in response to "fans" who tweeted things about the singer being "too boney and just way too skinny in a unhealthy looking way." Another commenter called Dion "shockingly too thin," while yet another said she was "so gaunt."
While fans may mean well, expressing their concern about Dion's health, she's clearly not standing for what she perceives as body-shaming attempts. After all, she's always been thin, and she knows her body best.
The most interesting thing is that Dion's weight loss has a positive explanation behind it, regardless of what social media seems to think about her appearance.
Ballet Has Slimmed Dion Down Even More
Céline Dion knows she's skinny, but she also loves keeping active and moving her body. Doing ballet is one of the ways Dion stays in shape, even if fans don't think she "needs" to exercise at all.
In fact, Dion has some thoughts for the shamers who choose to focus on her slim figure rather than how strong she is. She pointed out in one interview that, "I want to wear whatever I want, I want to do whatever I choose to do. I'm doing this for me."
Another thing she's choosing? A world tour in 2022 -- where those who are truly her fans can appreciate her, trim figure and all.
