Celine Dion's sons names, ages and close bond with the singer explained
22 July 2024, 09:42
Celine Dion has three children but what do they do? And what are their names? Here's everything you need to know about her family life.
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Celine Dion gave us a closer look at her family life with her three children in her latest documentary, I Am: Celine Dion and how she juggles family life along with her successful singing career and her new life with her Stiff Person Syndrome illness.
Despite her hardships, one important factor in Celine's life is her loving family. After marrying her former manager René Angélil, the couple welcomed three children together, and the close-knit group continue to have a close bond despite René's sad death.
But who are Celine Dion's kids? Here is everything you need to know about her sons from their ages, names and jobs to their sweet relationship with their mother.
How many children does Celine Dion have?
Celine has three sons named René-Charles, Eddy and Nelson. She and her husband René Angélil struggled to conceive their children, so the pair went through IVF in order to have their kids.
In 2001 Celine gave birth to René-Charles and after six more rounds of IVF and a miscarriage, the singer went on to have twins Eddy and Nelson in 2010.
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How old are Celine Dion's children?
Celine's son René-Charles is 23-years-old, while her fraternal twins Eddy and Nelson are 13-years-old.
René-Charles was born on the 25th of January, making him an Aquarius while Eddy and Nelson were born on the 23rd of October, meaning they are Scorpios.
Who is Celine Dion's oldest son René-Charles?
Celine's eldest child René-Charles is a an aspiring singer, releasing his debut EP Casino.5 in 2021. Taking to her Instagram Stories to support her son, Celine posted: "I'm so proud of my son. My love for him is so strong, and it touches me deeply that one of his passions is also one of mine."
The mother and son share a close bond, with René-Charles joining his mother on stage at the 2024 Grammy's to present Taylor Swift with her Album of the Year award.
He also joined Celine at the premiere of her documentary I Am: Celine Dion
Who are Celine Dion's twins Eddy and Nelson?
Celine's fraternal twins Eddy and Nelson were named after people who influenced their mother and father. Eddy's moniker comes from Eddy Marnay, who produced Celine's first five albums, while Nelson was named after Nelson Mandela, whom Celine met whilst on tour.
In 2020, the singer posted a sweet tribute to her boys on their 10th birthday, writing: "Nelson and Eddy, you have been bringing so much joy, love and laughter into our lives every single day for the past 10 years,” Dion wrote.
"You make me, your big brother and your Dad, who is for sure watching over you, so very proud. Happy birthday my beautiful boys! We love you so very much."
Did Celine Dion carry her twins?
After years of infertility, Celine underwent IVF and carried her twins. She gave birth to her youngest children via C-section at St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Eddy and Nelson made their magazine debut in the Canadian edition of HELLO! when they were a few months old.
After giving birth Celine underwent a period of 'lifelessness' following the birth of his fraternal twins, telling Rolling Stone: "My mother remarked that she noticed I had moments of lifelessness, but reassured me that this was entirely normal."
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