On Instagram on 24/12, the artist delighted fans by transforming into one of Christmas cinema's iconic figures. The video opens with Celine Dion singing the chorus of her 1996 hit "All by Myself". She then reenacts the Grinch's classic monologue from the film, complaining about last-minute Christmas party invitations and detailing her busy schedule.
The singer adapted the original dialogue to fit her persona. Celine performed: "Even if I wanted to go, my schedule wouldn't allow it. 4 h, I have to practice my vocals. 4:30 h, wake up the kids. 5 h, secretly solve world hunger. 5:30 h, aerobics. 6:30 h, dinner with myself, can't cancel that again. 7 h, wrestle with creative ideas. My schedule is full."
The artist continued, jokingly suggesting that if she could finish her schedule by 9 h, she would have time to lie in bed and scroll through TikTok. "Or, I could simply wish everyone a merry Christmas and a happy new year", she added. The diva concluded the video by resuming "All by Myself".
The post has garnered nearly one million views on Instagram and close to 200,000 views on TikTok. Many viewers expressed surprise at Celine Dion's humorous video performance. Some fans hoped to see behind-the-scenes footage of the artist's concept development and makeup. One account commented: "I never thought I'd see Celine Dion turn into the Grinch in 2025. Perhaps this is our best Christmas gift."
This is her latest self-recorded content since a Thanksgiving video in late November. For nearly a month, the artist's personal page only featured old images. According to Forbes, Celine Dion has had a quiet year, spending time resting with her family. She continues to battle Stiff Person Syndrome, a condition that has interrupted her career. Compared to 2024, the singer has not had many prominent activities, occasionally appearing in commercials and recording videos for fans on special occasions.
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The diva appeared in a Thanksgiving video in November. Photo: Instagram/ Celine Dion |
Celine Dion, 57, is a Canadian singer. She is ranked among The Vocal Trinity, one of three most influential divas globally, alongside Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. Celine Dion has won five Grammy awards, including Album of the Year and Record of the Year. In 2016, Billboard honored her as the Queen of Contemporary Music.
Beyond her extensive music career, Celine Dion has also engaged in acting, business, and active charity work for many organizations worldwide. She is listed among the world's wealthiest vocalists with an estimated fortune of 570 million USD, according to Forbes.
"How the Grinch Stole Christmas", released in 2000, starred Jim Carrey. The plot revolves around the Grinch and his schemes to sabotage Christmas in Whoville village, as he feels isolated by the villagers' festive cheer each holiday season. More than 20 years after the film's release, the term "Grinch" has become synonymous with people who dislike Christmas.
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