Everything to Know About Céline Dion's Family Life With Her 3 Sons (2024)

Céline Dionis preparing to show fans an unseen side of her career, family life, and health struggles in a new documentary,I Am: Celine Dion.

In December 2022, the legendary singer revealed that -- after months of struggling with heath issues, including muscle spasms and stiffness -- she had officially been diagnosed withStiff Person Syndrome(SPS), a rare autoimmune disorder.

Since her diagnosis,Céline has been candid about how her home life and career have been affected by her new health journey, and how she's leaned on friends and family for their love and support -- in particular, her three sons: 23-year-oldRené-Charles and 13-year-old twins Eddy and Nelson.

Céline and her late husband and manager,René Angélil, tied the knot in December 1994, and struggled for many years to conceive.Thankfully, the couple was blessed with their sons beforeRenédied in January 2016, after a lengthy battle with throat cancer.

Read on to learn more about Céline'sthree sons, and the rare appearances she's made with them throughout the years.

January 2001:René-Charles Is Born

René-Charles Angélil was born on Jan. 25, 2001, becoming his mother's first child and his father's fourth. He was named after his fatherandCéline'spaternal grandfather, Charles.

Céline andRené hadRené-Charles christened at the Notre-Dame Basilica inQuebec. He was baptized under the Eastern rites of the Greek Melkite Catholic Church, his father's religion, which meant he received hisbaptism, first communion and confirmation all at once.

March 2002: 'A Miracle Baby'

Céline was one of Oprah Winfrey's most-frequent guests throughout the 29-season run ofThe Oprah Winfrey Show. However, during her March 2002 appearance, she had her most exciting news yet to discuss, opening up about welcoming René-Charles after years of trying.

"When I heard the news, I was like—of course he's a miracle baby for us," she marveled. "It's a dream come true in many ways. I will never be the same person anymore."

March 2007: Disney Day

Céline andRené took some time out of their busy schedules to treatRené-Charles to a Disneyland trip shortly after his sixth birthday in March 2007. The family posed for a happy photo outside Sleeping Beauty Castle during their fun excursion.

December 2007: A New Day

René-Charles celebrated an emotional moment with his mom as she made the final bow of her first Las Vegas residency atThe Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The mother-son duo shared a sweet smooch asCéline said farewell to A New Day... -- which ran from 2003-07 --and prepared to take some time off before tackling herTaking Chances World Tour and trying for more children.

May 2008: An Honored Family

Céline receivedFrance's Legion d'Honneur on May 22, 2008, and had her family on hand to support her. She posed for a pic withRéne,Réne-Charles, her mother,Therese, and French President Nicolas Sarkozy after theceremony at the Elysee Palace in Paris.

October 2010: Welcome to the World, Eddy and Nelson

Like their older brother, Eddy --named forCéline's favorite French songwriter and musical collaborator Eddy Marnay -- and Nelson -- named afterformer South African PresidentNelson Mandela -- were also conceived thanks to IVF, thoughCéline revealed in interviews that getting pregnant with the twins took a grueling six rounds of the treatment.

The singer welcomed her boys, who are fraternal twins, via Caesarean sectionatSt. Mary's Medical CenterinWest Palm Beach, Florida, on Oct. 23, 2010, at 11:11 a.m. and 11:12a.m.

In an interview with Canada's Hello! magazine following the twins' birth,Céline revealed that she had actually been pregnant with three babies during her final round of IVF, but "one little baby decided to step back to help the other two survive."

“The doctors said to me if there’s something wrong, nature takes its course," she recalled. "I still think of the one who stepped back. I’m sure every woman has the feeling about the little one that’s not there.”

February 2011: Bringing the Boys to Vegas

Céline returned to Las Vegas to start her new residency just a few months after welcoming the twins, posing for photos with Réne and all three of their sons outsideCaesars Palace onFeb. 16, 2011. Her second residency show, Céline, would debut less than a month later.

January 2016:René-Charles Delivers His Father's Eulogy

In January 2016, just days before his 15th birthday,René-Charles delivered the eulogy at the state funeral held in honor of his late father. The teenager was photographed looking somber and he and his mother held hands with Eddy and Nelson, who were then just five.

“You left me now with enough good memories of you to share with my younger brothers," he said in the emotional address. "As they grow older, without you being around, I’ll make sure to pass on what I’ve learned from you. You are a tough act to follow, but with your help, everything's gonna be fine. Dad, I promise you here that we're all going to live up to your standards."

February 2016: A Caesars Send-Off

AsCéline prepared to return to her shows at Caesars Palace's Colosseum, she held a memorial ceremony forRené on the same stage she performed every night of herresidency.The singer was joined onstage by René-Charles, as well as Angélil's children from a previous relationship, Patrick, Jean-Pierre, and Anne-Marie.

She also revealed thetouching, if unconventional, way that she planned to always keep a part of him with her: a gold cast of her late husband'shand.

The performer shared that she always held René'shand before going onstage during her Las Vegas residency. When hebecame too ill to attend the shows, she had the cast made so that she could still touch his hand for good luck -- and it was displayed prominently at the service.

"René never hated anyone," Céline recounted to the crowd. "Is it possible someone loves everybody? I don't think so. But he never told me a person he disliked...Time was precious to him. He loved life so much. He loved life. So very much. And life loved him."

May 2016: Still an Icon

Just a few months after his father's funeral, René-Charles accompanied his mother to the 2016 Billboard Music Awards, where he surprised her onstage to present her with the Icon Award. The emotional moment causedCéline to break into tears, and she apologized to the audience for the emotional moment during her acceptance speech.

"I want to be so strong for my family and my kids, and I didn't expect that," she admitted, before turning to her son. "You make me so happy. Thank you."

René-Charles agreed to stay onstage with his mother for the rest of her speech, which concluded with a special tribute to her late husband.

"So many people have helped me get where I am today," she reflected. "Most importantly, my beloved husband, who I know will continue to watch over me from up above."

September 2016: Back to Disney

Like their big brother before them, the twins took a fun trip to Disneyland in September 2016, just ahead of their fifth birthday. They posed for a pic with their mom and Mickey Mouse, sporting matching outfits and "Chill" tees.

February 2017: Coping as a Family

In February 2017,Céline opened up to ET about how her familywas coping since René's death.

"When he left, he came inside of all of my kids' hearts and mine, he gave the rest of his 50 percent for me to be complete, to continue the rest of my life, to feel strong and to believe that I can still do this and he will always be with me," she said, tearing up.

"He gave me the rest of him. I feel stronger, I step forward. I say what I mean, I mean what I say," she added. "I stand up for my kids and I feel like I'm the leader of the family."

June 2019: Goodbye, Vegas

Like their big brother, Eddy and Nelson wore their hair long for much of their early years. One of the first public outings where the twins were photographed with short hair was in June 2019, asCéline brought her boys onstage to celebrate her final show after 16 years in residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The tearful moment also paid tribute to the lateRené, andCéline shared a sweet family shot to her Instagram page.

January 2020: A True Gentleman

In January 2020,Célinepenned a sweet tribute to her eldest son in celebration of his 19th birthday, sharing rare public comments on his late father.

"My dear René-Charles, I’m so proud of the way you're conducting yourself in life. You're a true gentleman, and I want you to know that your father’s guidance continues to support and protect you… as I do," she wrote. "Keep being the best of yourself… strong, passionate, and wise, as you pursue all of your dreams in life - the sky’s the limit!"

"And above all, have a good time!.... Your happiness, is my happiness," she continued. "I love you so much, my dear son! Mom xx…"

In recent years,René-Charles has begun following in his parents' musical footsteps. In May 2018, hereleased six rap songs under the moniker Big Tip. By December 2020, he had switched up his musical moniker and released afive-track EP, CasiNo. 5,under the name RC Angelil.

October 2023: Hockey Hugs

In October 2023,Céline made her first public appearance in several years -- following her diagnosis with Stiff Person Syndrome -- when she,René-Charles, Eddy and Nelson supported the Montreal Canadiens at their NHL game against the Vegas Golden Knights.

"My boys and I had such a fun time visiting with the Montreal Canadiens after their hockey game with Vegas Golden Knights in Las Vegas Monday night. They played so well, what a game!!"Célinecaptioned her Instagram pic of the foursome in the locker room after the game. "Thank you for meeting us after the game, guys! That was memorable for all of us. Have a great season! - Celine xx."

February 2024: GRAMMYs Gold

René-Charles accompanied his mother whenCéline made a surprise appearance at the 2024 GRAMMY Awards, presenting the night's final award, Album of the Year, to Taylor Swift

Célinereceived huge applause from the crowd and grew emotional in response to the warm reception, saying, "Thank you all. I love you right back. When I say that I'm happy to be here, I really mean it from my heart."

March 2024: More Hockey Fun

Céline, Eddy and Nelsontook on an American rooting interest in their next NHL outing, cheering on the Boston Bruins in their game against the New York Rangers at the TD Garden on March 21, 2024.

The singer thrilled the crowd, smiling and waving on thejumbotron as the crowd cheered her on. She then took a break to jam out, as one fan clip showed Céline playing air guitar while Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer" played throughout the arena.

May 2024: Mama and a Rolling Stone

Céline's most recent family photo with all three of her sons came as they posed with Mick Jagger backstage after attending the Vegas tour stop of the Rolling Stones' Hackney Diamonds tour in May 2024.

"What an incredible show!"Céline captioned the show. "A very special thanks to @mickjagger for warmly welcoming my family. You got us rocking! - Celine xx."

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