Celine Dion shuts down Trump’s use of ‘My Heart Will Go On’ at rally: ‘Really, that song?’
FILE - Celine Dion is seen on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)
Celine Dion and her management team shared a statement denouncing the use of her song at a Trump/Vance rally.
Dion posted the statement on X, formerly Twitter, saying the use of "My Heart Will Go On" at the rally in Montana on Friday was "unauthorized."
"In no way is this use authorized and Celine Dion does not endorse this or any similar use," the statement continued.
" … And really, that song?" the statement concluded, much to the amusement of many on social media.
Celine Dion and Trump
Dion’s song "My Heart Will Go On" served as the theme for James Cameron’s 1997 film "Titanic."
Many online were pointing out that Trump’s use of the song at his rally was "ironic" given that it’s reminiscent of a sinking ship, and questioning if his campaign "can go on."
Recent polling has shown Trump slipping behind Kamala Harris in key battleground states in recent weeks since she pulled ahead as the Democratic presidential candidate.
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Dion reportedly refused to perform at Trump’s inauguration after he was elected president in 2016.
Celine Dion diagnosed with stiff person syndrome
The interaction comes as Dion, 56, is reappearing in the public eye after being diagnosed with stiff person syndrome (SPS).
She recently performed at the Olympics opening ceremony in Paris.
The singer said in an Instagram video in December 2022 that she had "always been an open book, and I wasn't ready to say anything before – but I'm ready now."
"I've been dealing with problems with my health for a long time. And it's been really difficult for me to face these challenges and talk about everything that I've been going through," Dion said.
She then revealed that she had been diagnosed with SPS, which she explained had been causing severe muscle spasms. SPS is a rare, progressive syndrome that affects the nervous system, specifically the brain and spinal cord, according to the National Institutes of Health.
In the U.S., the disease is estimated to affect fewer than 5,000 people, according to the NIH.
Symptoms can include "extreme muscle stiffness, rigidity and painful spasms in the trunk and limbs, severely impairing mobility," the NIH said. Spasms can generate enough force to fracture a bone.
"I Am: Celine Dion," a documentary chronicling her diagnosis with SPS, was released earlier this summer.