She has told French Vogue on many occasions that she is unsure of when she would perform again, but that her determination “will never stop” (April interview). It is the enthusiasm. It’s an ideal. ‘Determination is key.’
Such statements will surely reverberate with the hundreds of world-class athletes who will be competing for medals in the next two weeks.
Even the Olympic motto—Citius, Altius, Fortius—Faster, Higher, Stronger—may have been written just for the Canadian superstar, who has suffered through illness, infertility, loss, and miscarriage.
Dressed in Dior, she sang the legendary Gallic ballad “La Vie En Rose” with a voice that millions of admirers were afraid they would never hear again on Friday night, which is why the French were so eager to have her perform in Paris.
Who better to represent the Olympic ideals and shine a light on the world’s most famous athletic event?
Until until the very last, Dion’s opening ceremony major role remained a secret. During an interview with France 2, President Macron still refused to confirm whether she would be performing, even though she was seen in Paris earlier this week.
