LOADING ERROR LOADING Celine Dion gave a teary yet triumphant speech this week at the premiere of her new documentary, and made her first red carpet appearance since she was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition that has affected her livelihood and ability to perform shows. The five-time Grammy winner became visibly emotional after she was greeted with a standing ovation at New York’s Lincoln Center on Monday to introduce “ I Am: Celine Dion .” Directed by Irene Taylor and due out on Amazon Prime Video next week, the film offers an in-depth look at the pop superstar’s experience with stiff-person syndrome, or SPS.
Advertisement In her remarks, Dion praised Taylor’s work and credited her neurologist, Dr. Amanda Piquet, for having “replaced my fear with hope.” She also referenced a memorable scene from the film in which she likens herself to a tree unable to bear as many apples as it once did.
“I don’t want you to wait in line anymore if I don’t have any shiny apples for you,” she explained. “A couple of days ago, I saw a message from a fan, and it said: ‘We’re not here for the apples. We’re here for the tree.
’” Celine Dion tears up during the introduction to her documentary "I Am: Celine Dion" and says, "I hope to see you all again very, very soon." pic.twitter.
com/qxYp2UcOeZ — Variety (@Variety) June 18, 2024 “I cannot believe how fortunate I am to have my fans in my life,” Dion said. “Thank you to all of you, from the bottom o.
