> At a Glance
> – Céline Dion posted her first TikTok on Jan. 5, declaring “TikTok here I come”
> – The 57-year-old singer joked her kids pushed her to join: “We have to get you on TikTok”
> – Her verified account existed quietly for months before the announcement
> – Why it matters: A legendary pop icon embracing Gen-Z’s platform signals a new era of cross-generational fan engagement
Céline Dion has officially stepped into TikTok territory, posting a playful debut video that racked up instant buzz. The clip flips her timeless superstar status into self-aware mom humor, proving the “My Heart Will Go On” vocalist can master any stage-even a phone screen.
The TikTok Debut
Filmed against a skyline, the 30-second post shows Dion in a black sweatshirt emblazoned with “Celine.” She mimics a conversation with her children, repeating their rallying cry that she needs to join the platform.
> Céline Dion said:
> “Suddenly I’m becoming cool. Céline Dion is cool. That’s amazing.”
In the accompanying caption she thanks her team for handling “everything” while she figures out “how this TikTok world works… one video at a time.”
Social Momentum
The TikTok arrival caps a week of personal outreach to fans:
- Dec. 24: Shared a holiday skit spoofing How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- Dec. 31: Posted a New Year’s Eve message wishing followers “good health, happiness and peace”
Although the Jan. 5 clip bills itself as her TikTok hello, the verified @celinedion handle was already live, suggesting a soft launch months earlier.
Key Takeaways
- Dion’s first TikTok blends self-parody with fan gratitude, echoing her kids’ push for platform relevance
- The move follows recent holiday posts that kept her social channels warm
- Despite the “official” label, her account quietly predates the celebratory video
With one breezy post, Dion shrinks the distance between arena stages and smartphone screens, inviting a fresh wave of followers to witness her next act.
