HISTORIC MILESTONE: Céline Dion Named One of TIME Magazine’s Top 100 Most Influential People of 2025
For the first time in history, Céline Dion has earned a place on TIME Magazine’s Top 100 Most Influential People of 2025, marking a profound moment not only for her career, but for the millions who have been inspired by her strength, resilience, and unforgettable voice. This honor places her among global leaders, innovators, and cultural icons whose impact has shaped the world in meaningful, lasting ways.
TIME editors praised Céline for her unwavering courage throughout her battle with Stiff-Person Syndrome, her continued advocacy for music, and her powerful influence across generations. Far beyond the stage, her openness about vulnerability, perseverance, and hope has touched hearts around the globe.
Céline’s return to public life — including her emotional reappearances, her commitment to raising awareness about rare neurological conditions, and her enduring connection to her fans — has been widely viewed as one of the year’s most inspirational stories.
Her inclusion on the list recognizes not just her artistry, but her humanity.
For more than four decades, Céline Dion’s voice has united cultures, crossed borders, and comforted millions. From “The Power of Love” to “My Heart Will Go On”, her songs have become timeless reflections of emotion, resilience, and grace. But in 2025, it is her spirit — steady, luminous, and unbroken — that the world is applauding.
TIME’s editors wrote that Céline represents “the courage to keep singing even when life goes silent,” a symbol of strength for anyone navigating hardship.
Fans worldwide have flooded social media with celebration, calling the recognition “long overdue,” “historic,” and “a triumph of heart over adversity.”
With this milestone, Céline Dion stands not only as a global superstar, but as one of the most inspiring figures of our time — a woman who continues to uplift the world not only through music, but through her unwavering light.