Making an emotional appearance at the 2024 Grammys, Celine Dion, who is battling incurable stiff-person syndrome, stepped onto the stage to present the Album of the Year award.
The joyous moment, however, took a controversial turn as Taylor Swift, the recipient of the prestigious accolade, appeared to ignore the iconic singer during the ceremony.
Dion, 55, expressed gratitude and love to the audience, emphasizing the importance of cherishing the love and joy that music brings to our lives.
She presented the Grammy, previously given to her by legends Diana Ross and Sting, to Swift for her acclaimed album ‘Midnights,’ making Grammy history with her fourth win.
Despite the onstage celebration, fans quickly took to social media to express their discontent with Swift’s alleged snub. One upset fan on social media wrote, “Horrible!! #TaylorSwift Didn’t Even Acknowledge Celine Dion! Everyone Knows How Celine’s Health Has Been Deteriorating With No Prognosis Of Recovery!”
“I love #TaylorSwift just as much as the next, but that snub to music royalty #CelineDion was so distasteful. Taylor didn’t even make eye contact with Celine when she grabbed the Grammy…gross,” commented another X user.
Swift’s apparent disregard for Dion sparked criticism, with fans questioning her actions. Another fan commented, “As someone who has defended Taylor, I can’t defend this. No acknowledgment of Celine whatsoever.”
“Taylor will never be on Celine level she is a legend,” posted another netizen on X.
The controversy intensified as Swift, known for her carefully crafted public image, faced accusations of prioritizing the Grammy trophy over acknowledging an industry legend like Dion.
Adding to the intrigue, Dion’s battle with stiff-person syndrome is set to be chronicled in a new documentary titled ‘I Am: Celine Dion.’
The documentary, capturing a year of her life, showcases the global megastar’s journey to continue her career amidst her health struggles.
While the onstage interaction fueled social media backlash, the pair later posed happily backstage, possibly diffusing tensions.
Dion, who recently lost control of her muscles due to her condition, remains determined to return to the stage, with insiders affirming her positive attitude and commitment to physical therapy.
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