Celine Dion, the French-Canadian singer renowned for hits like “My Heart Will Go On,” “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now,” and “Because You Loved Me,” stands at 5 feet 7 inches (170.2 cm) tall.
Celine Dion in a stunning Oscar de la Renta embroidered wool cashmere sweater paired with a sleeveless floral asymmetric hem gown and Ralph Lauren Tasita suede boots in New York City on March 8, 2020 (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)
In a 1998 US Weekend article, Celine Dion was noted to weigh 115 pounds and wear a size 2. Standing about 5 feet 7 inches tall (roughly 170 cm), she is around 3 inches taller than the average American woman, who stands at 5 feet 4 inches.
Celine’s shoe size is a US 9, roughly converting to a 39-40 in European sizes, a UK 6.5-7, and approximately 25.1 cm in Japanese sizing.
Celine Dion’s feet in a pair of glamorous, strappy sandals on the red carpet (Credit: Jaguar PS / Shutterstock)
In an interview with Ellen DeGeneres, Dion revealed she has a rotating dry-cleaning clothing rack to maximize space for her designer outfits. Though practical, the singer’s massive shoe collection, totaling 3,000 pairs, is truly impressive.
Her custom closet features an electronic rolling rack for easy access to her shoes. However, prospective buyers won’t inherit Dion’s collection, as she jokingly noted, “The house doesn’t come with my shoes.”
The 2016 Billboard Music Awards ceremony was filled with passionate performances and tearful tributes, and Celine Dion’s moment in the spotlight was no different. She not only captivated the audience with her emotional performance but also wore one of her favorite pairs of shoes, adding a personal touch to her unforgettable appearance.
Personal Challenges and Triumphs in 2016
Celine Dion wears her hair down at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards held on May 2, 2016, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (Credit: Judy Eddy / Nicky Nelson / WENN)
In 2016, the then-48-year-old singer lost both her husband and brother. She took the stage at the BMAs to deliver a heartwarming rendition of Queen’s “The Show Must Go On.”
Her husband, René Angélil, died in January 2016 after a long battle with throat cancer. They first met when she was 12 years old in 1980, started dating in 1987, and married in a lavish 1994 ceremony in Montreal, Canada.
“I cannot just live on like, ‘I lost my husband, my children have no father,’” Dion said in an interview with Page Six in December 2016.
“I have to stand tall and strong because this is my way of living: Stand tall, be positive, pick your battles, do the best you can, and live for today, not for tomorrow… and know nothing is perfect, not everything you want will happen.”
Celine Dion poses with her son, René-Charles, on the pink carpet of the Billboard Music Awards (Credit: Judy Eddy / Nicky Nelson / WENN)
Celine Dion’s Shoe Collection and Billboard Music Awards Look
After her show-stopping performance, Celine was presented with the Icon Award, which she dedicated to her late husband.
Though Seal was expected to present her with the award, the tears fell as Celine’s oldest son, René-Charles, emerged from backstage to hand the prize to his mom.
Celine Dion’s moving performance and heartfelt acceptance speech left the audience speechless, but her stunning metallic ensemble truly stole the show.
Celine Dion dazzles in a metallic, one-shoulder gown with a thigh-high slit, paired with matching gold pumps at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards
Celine proved that beauty transcends tragedy on the stage in a sequined one-shoulder gown that featured a thigh-high split.
Celine Dion flaunts her legs and shoulders in a floor-length sequined gown
Celine Dion looked and sounded absolutely stunning at the awards show. Her one-shoulder gown modestly covered her chest, while the thigh-high slit and gathered fabric at the hip elegantly highlighted her long legs.
Celine Dion poses with her trophy at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards (Credit: Judy Eddy / Nicky Nelson / WENN)
The “My Heart Will Go On” singer played up the metallic shine of her gown by accessorizing with some bold diamond jewelry, including rings, a large bracelet, and some golden drop earrings.
She accentuated the color of her ensemble with bronze-tinged makeup and gave her look an effortless finish with loose wavy tresses.
Celine finished her look with a glamorous pair of golden pumps by Saint Laurent. The proud owner of more than 3,000 pairs of shoes, she has stopped counting the number of shoes in her shoe collection. In 2013, she told Katie Couric about her shoe obsession.
I go to the store, and I’m like, ‘I really like those ones,’ and they’re like, ‘What size?’ And I’m like, ‘Oh no, you don’t understand. I want them, so what size do you have? I’ll make it work, baby. I’ll make it work!’ From 5 to 10, it works!
“Some people do drugs,” Dion told Vanity Fair in 2011, “and I buy shoes.”
Celine Dion’s feet in gold platform Saint Laurent pumps (Credit: Judy Eddy / Nicky Nelson / WENN)
These “Janis” pumps are made of embossed gold material and feature pointed toes and side cut-out details. These heels stand tall on 4.1-inch stilettos and one-inch platforms.
Gold Embossed Saint Laurent “Janis” Pumps, $760.47