After the comeback: Celine Dion receives a Barbie doll in her likeness

Mattel has launched a collector's Barbie doll in the likeness of Celine Dion, inspired by her appearance at the 1998 Oscars. The doll is dressed in a blue Michael Kors gown and includes a 'Heart of the Ocean' necklace. Dion welcomed the tribute, coinciding with her return to the stage after a prolonged hiatus due to stiff person syndrome.

Toy company Mattel has launched a new collector's doll from the Barbie Signature series in the likeness of Canadian singer Celine Dion. The doll was inspired by Dion's iconic appearance at the 1998 Academy Awards, where she performed the theme song of the film Titanic, 'My Heart Will Go On'. The doll wears an exact replica of the blue gown designed by Michael Kors that Dion wore at the ceremony, and includes an accessory simulating the 'Heart of the Ocean' necklace from the film. The doll is priced at $60 and is marketed exclusively on the brand's sales website. Dion stated in a message that it is a true honor to join the legacy of Barbie with a doll inspired by one of the most significant moments in her career, and expressed hope that the doll will inspire others to express themselves with confidence. The launch coincides with Dion's return to the stage after a prolonged hiatus. Last month, Dion opened her comeback concert series at the Planitude Arena in the suburbs of Paris, featuring 26 sold-out shows. Dion was diagnosed in 2022 with stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder, and her struggle was documented in the documentary film 'I Am: Celine Dion' released in 2024. Dion has sold over 250 million albums in her career.