Céline Dion revealing the culture of youthism – Libération

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The Quebec singer is on the cover of “Vogue” to which she gave a long interview, where she expresses her gratitude to see her beauty revealed at 55 years old. But why would it be an honor for a woman in her fifties to be on the cover of a fashion magazine?

The issue appears this April 24: Céline Dion does the cover of Vogue France magazine and the subject of a long interview on the interior pages. Given the rarity of public appearances and interviews of the Quebec star since she revealed that she suffered from “stiff person syndrome” (SPR, which is characterized by progressive rigidity of the trunk and limbs, associated with spasms) , we are on the verge of a scoop. Bonus, “Céline” really speaks, and even though we know her story and are not a fan of her repertoire, she has a way of telling her story that is captivating, a mix of vulnerability and combativeness.

Checkered daily life

If the cover of Vogue headlines “The great Celine Dion comeback”, the queen of the Las Vegas scenes does not play triumphant, does not avoid the difficulties, describes (while recognizing her advantages as a rich person) the checkered daily life of a person with a long-term illness: “I didn’t fight the illness, it is still in me and forever. […] Five days a week I do athletic, physical and vocal therapy. I work on my toes, knees, calves, fingers, singing, voice… […] I started by saying to myself: why me? […] What did I do ? Am I responsible? Life doesn’t give you answers. […]» Fight or give up? “Or I train like an at