Céline Dion’s Three Children: René-Charles, Nelson, and Eddy

Céline Dion, a global superstar, treasures her role as a mother above all else. She and her late husband, René Angélil, welcomed three sons: René-Charles, now 23, and twins Nelson and Eddy, aged 14. Following Angélil’s passing in 2016 due to throat cancer, Céline and her sons have leaned on each other for support, navigating life together.

Dion once shared that her children, not her music career, give her life meaning. “I’m not just a singer. My true calling is being a mom,” she revealed in 2007. She prioritizes her family over everything, taking risks with her music but never with her loved ones.

In May 2023, Céline’s sons became her pillars of strength when she canceled her tour due to a stiff-person syndrome diagnosis. A close source mentioned how her sons are her focus, providing her with unwavering love and support. By June 2024, her twins even assisted her and her physical therapist with drills to manage her condition, showing maturity and care.

Here’s everything to know about Céline Dion’s children: René-Charles, Nelson, and Eddy.

René-Charles Angélil, 23

Born on January 25, 2001, in Florida, René-Charles was Céline’s and René’s first child, conceived after IVF treatment. As a young boy, Céline cherished spending time with him. “I enjoy reading him stories, doing finger painting, and playing with Play-Doh,” she said, emphasizing how much she loved being a mom.

Céline sought a more stable lifestyle for her son when she launched her residency in Las Vegas in 2003. She embraced her role as a mother, making it her priority.

René-Charles was always active in sports, excelling in golf and hockey. Céline often supported him from the stands, proudly cheering for him.

Following his father’s death, René-Charles delivered a touching eulogy at the funeral. Though initially uncertain if he could do it, Céline encouraged him, reminding him this was a special way to honor his father.

Today, René-Charles is following in his parent’s footsteps by pursuing a music career. He released songs on SoundCloud in 2018, which topped the R&B charts. His EP, Casino.5, came out in 2021, and Céline expressed her pride in her son’s accomplishments.

In 2024, René-Charles supported his mom at the Grammys, where she presented the album of the year award to Taylor Swift.

Nelson and Eddy Angélil, 14

After many rounds of IVF, Céline and René welcomed their twin boys, Nelson and Eddy, on October 23, 2010. Named after influential figures—producer Eddy Marnay and Nelson Mandela—the boys have brought immense joy to their family.

Despite being fraternal twins, Céline noticed differences in their personalities from a young age. Nelson, for example, showed a bolder, stronger character.

The twins were just five years old when their father passed away. Céline explained his death using a balloon analogy inspired by Disney’s Up, describing how their father “floated away” and wouldn’t return. She made it a point not to associate his passing with doctors to avoid creating fear.

Even after his death, Céline kept René close to their hearts with a nightly ritual. Together with her sons, they say goodnight to a picture of their father and send written messages to him via balloons.

When Nelson and Eddy turned 10, Céline celebrated their birthday with heartfelt messages, expressing how proud she, René-Charles, and their late father were of them.