Celine Dion Celebrates With New Barbie Inspired by Titanic Performance

WHO:

NBC News - Celine Dion, 58, Canadian singer

Variety - Celine Dion, Canadian superstar

WHAT:

NBC News - Mattel announced a special edition Barbie doll of Celine Dion, modeled after her 1998 Oscars performance.

NBC News - The doll features Dion's hairstyle, long-sleeved gown, and the Heart of the Ocean necklace.

Variety - The Barbie doll is priced at $60 and is available exclusively through Mattel Creations.

NBC News - Dion performed at the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris for the Summer Olympics opening ceremony in 2024.

NBC News - Dion returned to the stage last month for a series of comeback concerts, part of a 26-show residency in Paris.

WHERE:

NBC News - The performance at the Eiffel Tower took place in Paris.

NBC News - The comeback concerts are part of a residency in Paris.

WHEN:

NBC News - Celine Dion announced her diagnosis of stiff-person syndrome in 2022.

NBC News - The comeback concerts began last month.

WHY:

NBC News - The doll is part of a celebration of Dion's career following her diagnosis with a rare neurological disorder.

HOW:

NBC News - The doll was announced via an Instagram post by Mattel, which urged consumers not to wait to purchase it.

(UPDATED October 14, 2026 21:00 UTC)

Celine Dion is being honored with a special edition Barbie doll from Mattel, modeled after her iconic 1998 Oscars performance, featuring her signature hairstyle, a long-sleeved gown, and the Heart of the Ocean necklace. Priced at $60 and available exclusively through Mattel Creations, this release celebrates Dion's remarkable career, especially following her diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome in 2022. Recently, Dion returned to the stage for a series of comeback concerts in Paris, which are part of a 26-show residency, and she performed at the Eiffel Tower during the Summer Olympics opening ceremony in 2024.