Global music icon Celine Dion has playfully declared her intent to 'steal Christmas' this year, not with a sleigh but with a brilliantly executed and humorous social media video. The celebrated singer-songwriter recently treated her fans to a festive surprise, showcasing her comedic timing by fully transforming into the classic Christmas character, the Grinch.
Celine's Festive Transformation: From Diva to Grinch
In the video shared on her official social media handles, Celine Dion is seen seated cozily by a fireplace, but her appearance is anything but traditional. She is dressed in a full Grinch costume, complete with incredibly detailed and bright green makeup that perfectly captures the essence of the beloved Dr. Seuss character. The setting and her commitment to the look immediately set the stage for a memorable holiday moment.
The clip, as reported by entertainment publication 'Variety', opens with Dion talk-singing the poignant chorus of her iconic power ballad, 'All by Myself'. However, the mood quickly shifts as she seamlessly launches into a parody of the Grinch's famous monologue from the 2000 live-action film 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas', which starred Jim Carrey.
A Grinch's Busy Schedule, Celine-Style
Holding a small dog wearing antlers to mimic the Grinch's loyal dog, Max, Dion delivers the lines with perfect Grinch-like exasperation. "The nerve of those Whos, inviting me down there on such short notice. Even if I wanted to go, my schedule wouldn't allow it," she declares, before diving into a hilarious rundown of her packed agenda.
Her parody schedule is a delightful mix of the mundane, the maternal, the grandiose, and the artistic:
- 4:00, exercise my voice.
- 4:30, wake my children up.
- 5:00, solve world hunger. Tell no one.
- 5:30, jazzercize.
- 6:30, dinner with me. I can't cancel that again!
- 7:00, wrestle with my creative ideas.
With a sigh, she concludes, "I'm booked." She then muses about possibly bumping her 'creative ideas' to 9:00 to make time for endless TikTok scrolling in bed, before dismissing the simple act of wishing everyone a merry Christmas as "boring."
The Iconic Song Behind the Parody
The video comes full circle as Celine Dion closes it by beginning to sing the opening lines of 'All by Myself' once more: "When I was young, I never needed anyone." This song holds a special place in her discography. Originally released by singer-songwriter Eric Carmen in 1975, the track peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Celine Dion's famous cover was released as a single ahead of her multi-platinum 1996 album 'Falling into You'. Her powerful rendition became a global phenomenon and remains one of her most significant and enduring hits in the United States to this day. The choice of this particular song adds a layer of nostalgic irony to the playful Grinch persona.
This festive video showcases a different, more playful side of the legendary vocalist, endearing her to fans as she embraces the holiday spirit with humour and creativity. It serves as a unique and memorable Christmas greeting from one of the world's most beloved musical artists.
