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Celine Dion Says 'Leave Me Alone' After Being Criticized For Her New Slim Look

Celine Dion Says 'Leave Me Alone' After Being Criticized For Her New Slim Look
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Lately, there's been a lot of talk about body shaming. Some people are never satisfied with how others look, whether they're overweight, underweight, or somewhere in between. They're quick to make negative comments online without considering the impact. This happens to regular people and famous people alike.

Céline Dion is one of the latest victims of body shaming. Critics are judging her for being too thin, even though she's happy with her appearance. Since her husband passed away in January 2016, the 55-year-old singer has undergone a personal transformation and has adopted a new look.

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She now wears more fashionable outfits, but they're not too daring. She dresses to feel good about herself, not to please others.

In an interview, she said: "I'm doing this for me. I want to feel strong, beautiful, feminine and sexy. If I like it, I don't want to talk about it. Don't bother. Don't take a picture. If you like it, I'll be there. If you don't, leave me alone."

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There are rumors going around that Céline Dion is dating her backup dancer, Pepe Munoz. However, she denies these rumors and says that she's single.

She clarifies that while there is another man in her life, he's not romantically involved with her. She explains: "The press said, 'Oh my God, René just passed and now there's another man.' Yeah, there's another man in my life but not the man in my life."

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Céline Dion also shared her concern about the attention that Pepe Munoz was receiving and how he would handle it.

"It was probably overwhelming for him at the beginning when we started working together because we were dancing together. We bonded right away as friends, we had a good time. It evolved. But when people started to take pictures and it was like, 'Who's that guy? René?' … Let's not mix everything."

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It's worth noting that Céline Dion doesn't have an issue with people assuming that Pepe Munoz is her boyfriend.

"We're friends, we're best friends. Of course, we hug and hold hands and go out, so people see that. I mean, he's a gentleman. He's giving me his hand to go out. I don't mind because he's handsome and he's my best friend," she says.

According to reports, Pepe Munoz is often with Céline Dion during her training sessions as she works to stay in shape. However, she wants to make it clear that she is still single. In her own words: "By the way, when I say, 'I am single,' please, leave me alone. Thanks."

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Céline Dion continues to talk about her late husband and admits that she has not fully overcome his passing. She often says, "He's at peace and he's resting, and he's always within me. I see him every day through the eyes of my children."

She also acknowledges the strength that he gave her throughout their years together and how it has helped her to grow and explore new opportunities. She believes that age and time have brought her maturity and allowed her to spread her wings.

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"I feel that now I have a voice, which is kinda weird as that's what I've been doing all my life – using my voice, but in singing and performing. But I use my voice as well for things that I choose I want to do and things that I say to my team I don't want to do. I feel that I am grown up enough to say, 'I think I would rather do this than that'. I'm not playing 50. I'm not playing that, 'I'm the boss now'. I don't want to do that. I don't necessarily want to be the boss. I just want to be the best of me and be surrounded – like my husband always surrounded me with – the best people."

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Despite everything, Céline Dion's greatest source of happiness is still her children, who include twelve-year-old twin boys and a 22-year-old son. Her oldest child is even pursuing a career in the entertainment industry as a DJ, performing under the name Big Tip.

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