Celine Dion has been immortalised in Barbie form and honoured with her very own signature doll from toy manufacturer Mattel – amid her comeback Paris residency.
The 58-year-old Canadian singer's figurine pays tribute to the navy, long-sleeved dress she wore when she performed Titanic theme song My Heart Will Go On at the Academy Awards in 1998.
The blue necklace the doll wears is inspired by the necklace known as the 'heart of the ocean' that plays an important role in the 1997 blockbuster.
In the James Cameron film, Rose (Kate Winslet) is given the necklace by her fiancé Caledon Hockley as an engagement gift.
It becomes a symbol of Rose's entrapment and is later used to frame Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) for theft.
During Celine's performance of the My Heart Will Go On at the 1998 awards, she donned a replica of the piece of jewellery – cementing its place in both cinematic and fashion history.
Celine, who recently returned to the stage for her residency after a diagnosis of Stiff Person Syndrome, said: 'It is a true honour to join the Barbie legacy with a doll inspired by one of the most meaningful moments of my career.
'I hope this doll inspires everyone to express themselves with confidence, follow their dreams and believe in the power of their own voice.'
Celine Dion has been immortalised in Barbie form and honoured with her very own doll, it was revealed on Wednesday
The 58-year-old singer's figurine pays tribute to the navy, long-sleeved dress Dion wore when she performed Titanic theme song My Heart Will Go On at the Academy Awards in 1998
During Celine's performance of the My Heart Will Go On at the awards, she donned a replica of the necklace – cementing its place in both cinematic and fashion history
Celine is the latest star to have her likeness used for a Barbie doll, following in the footsteps of superstars like Mariah Carey and Tina Turner.
It comes after last week Celine sparked concerns for the future of her comeback tour, after the singer lost her balance while on stage during a Paris show.
The star made a triumphant return to the spotlight last month with a series of comeback shows in the French capital, after being forced to cancel her last tour due to her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS).
During her 11th concert last Wednesday, Celine was overcome with emotion as she performed Pour Que Tu M'aimes Encore (So That You Love Me Again) at the Paris La Défense Arena.
Footage shared on Instagram showed the star telling the crowd: 'I understood all the words, I understood perfectly, thank you.'
But a few moments later, she paused and said: 'I'm forgetting my words,' and covered her face with her hands.
The crowd then helped Celine through the song before she recovered, adding: 'Thank goodness you're here, I'm sorry.'
According to a report by Le Parisien, the star also lost her balance while singing Un Autre Monde, but quickly recovered enough to return to her feet and gave a thumbs up to the crowd.
The superstar is in the French capital for a five-week residency – after she recently shared that she has decided to make her devastating health battle 'my reason for living'.
The blue necklace the doll wears is inspired by the necklace known as the 'heart of the ocean' that plays an important role in the 1997 blockbuster
In the 1997 James Cameron film Titanic, Rose (Kate Winslet) is given the necklace by her fiancé Caledon Hockley as an engagement gift
The necklace becomes a symbol of Rose's entrapment and is used to frame Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) for theft
She is seen performing at the awards show in 1998
L-R: Composer James Horner, Celine and lyricist Wilbur Jennings with the Oscars for the film Titanic
The Daily Mail contacted a representative for Celine Dion for comment at the time.
The singer revealed in December 2022 that she had been diagnosed with SPS, which causes muscle stiffness and painful spasms.
At its worst, the debilitating condition left her unable to walk properly or use her singing voice as she once had.
In 2024, Celine made a promise: 'I'll sing again.'
After delivering her first song of her first comeback show, On Ne Change Pas (We Don't Change), she said: 'I had promised myself not to cry. Here we are… I'm standing on stage in this city that I love so much, thanks to your support and your love.
'I have to admit, though, that the road was rocky. The journey was longer than expected, with unplanned stops along the way.
'But I hung in there. A faint ray of light in the distance, deep in the mountains. I believed in it. And here it is. The sun – the sun is here. The sun, right in front of me.'
She continued: 'I made a promise to be back on stage. So here I am, singing for you and singing for me, singing live!
'Thank you so very much for your support, your patience and if I may say so, I am everything I am because you loved me,' she then said in English.
Speaking of the uphill battle she waged with her health, she said: 'By living with it day in and day out, I've come to terms with it. And I've decided to make it my reason for living.'
She continued: 'But look around here – all around you, right here in this room – we don't know what the person next to us is going through.
Kate famously wears the necklace in the scene where Jack sketches her nude
'There are people going through hardships, grief and sorrow. There are people radiating energy and joy. So let's take that energy and share it. That's what music is for. Tonight, we'll sing, we'll dance and we'll celebrate.'
Celine's intense rehabilitation programme has seen her try out new medication, physical therapy, vocal therapy and immunotherapy.
Celine laid bare the brutality of the condition in her 2024 documentary, I Am: Celine Dion.
Yet in recent days she has looked in high spirits while out greeting fans in Paris ahead of her shows.
The residency will see her take to the stage for 16 shows in autumn 2026 and ten additional dates in May 2027.