Celine Dion, the famous Canadian singer who is still battling Stiff-Person Syndrome (SPS) without a complete recovery, decided to experience one of the traditions of American football on October 6, by attending a Sunday game and getting drenched with a big bucket of Gatorade sports drink.
At 56 years old, Celine Dion announced in December 2022 that she was diagnosed with Stiff-Person Syndrome. Due to this condition that has affected her vocal cords and restricted her mobility, she had to put her performing career on hold, canceling all remaining tours.
In February of this year, Celine Dion made a surprise appearance at the Grammy Awards ceremony where she received a standing ovation when presenting an album award. On July 26, she returned to the stage, stunning the audience by appearing at the Eiffel Tower in Paris to perform the finale at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics with a rendition of “The Power of Love,” energizing the crowd.
Despite not being fully recovered, every public appearance by Celine Dion in recent times becomes a focal point of attention. Most recently, she made headlines again by showing up at a Sunday American football game, not only discussing the connection between her song “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now” and the game but also visibly having two staff members pour two large buckets of approximately 10 liters of Gatorade directly over her.
With a surprised expression at first, Celine Dion then revealed a look of pure enjoyment. Fans were amazed, finding it hard to imagine the connection between Celine Dion and this activity.
Celine Dion, born and raised in Canada, where ice hockey is considered the national sport. However, having performed in Las Vegas in the United States for many years, she has always been influenced by American culture. She has openly admitted her fascination with American football, particularly the “Dallas Cowboys vs. Pittsburgh Steelers” matchup, which led her to show up to support one of the teams in their latest game, with the Dallas Cowboys ultimately securing the victory.
In American football games, when a team wins or secures a crucial victory, the coach is often “attacked” by players who pour Gatorade over their heads or onto their bodies, a practice known as “taking a Gatorade shower.” The orange Gatorade flavor is statistically the most commonly used for this celebratory ritual, and this time Celine got the taste of it, undoubtedly creating a joyful memory for her even in the midst of her illness.