While many fans praised Dion for her elegance and resilience, others had mixed feelings about her appearance, particularly her hairstyle.

One Instagram user bluntly stated, “She needs a makeover!” Another upset netizen wrote: “She needs a makeover, hair makeup and outfit! She’s a billionaire and the least she can do is try and look decent! I’m so mad about her doing this [sic]!!!”

Adding a touch of humor, another user noted: “The limestone water’s France just crashed her hair hahaha [sic].”

In contrast, some fans expressed admiration and support for the singer. One fan gushed: “What a beautiful woman 🔥❤️.” Another supporter commented: “Yeayyyy she is stunning and healthy and beautiful, blessed 🤗[sic].”

Despite the mixed reactions, Dion’s appearance and performance marked a triumphant return for the beloved star, reminding everyone of her enduring talent and spirit. Her performance at the Paris Olympics was particularly significant, as it was her first major public appearance since she revealed her struggle with stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that affects muscle control.

Dion’s return to the stage at the Paris Olympics was nothing short of spectacular. She performed from the first stage of the Eiffel Tower, singing Edith Piaf’s timeless classic, “L’Hymne à l’amour.” Dressed in a stunning beaded white gown with tassels, Dion delivered a powerful and emotional performance that left the audience in awe. Kelly Clarkson, serving as a commentator for NBC, was initially speechless and then called Dion “a vocal athlete.”

This performance was the first for Dion since she announced in December 2022 that she was taking time off from professional commitments to focus on her health. At that time, she revealed her diagnosis of stiff person syndrome, which she described as a condition that did not allow her “to sing the way I’m used to.” Her last live performance before this was in March 2020 in New Jersey.

In recent months, Dion has shared more details about her life with stiff person syndrome while promoting her new documentary “I Am: Céline Dion,” released on Amazon. In an interview with NBC’s Hoda Kotb, she described trying to sing with her condition as “like somebody is strangling you.” Despite these challenges, Dion has not allowed her diagnosis to sideline her completely. She made a notable appearance at the Grammy Awards earlier this year to present the final trophy of the evening.

In her documentary, Dion emphasized her determination to continue performing. She stated, “If I can’t run, I’ll walk. If I can’t walk, I’ll crawl. And I won’t stop. I won’t stop.”