Things Were Seriously Tough for Céline and René’s Relationship for a While
After René’s second marriage ended, he took some time off from managing her and spent this time in Las Vegas, while she toured and worked on her singing and dancing. Dion has said that, when he first returned to managing her, René avoided being alone with her in the same room for too long, fearful of the feelings they shared for one another. At this time, Céline kept a photo of him under her pillow, and was constantly fearful that her mother would find it, as they shared a room at the time.
Celine Dion’s Mother Therese
Initially, Céline’s Mom Refused to Support Their Relationship
Céline’s mother, Thérèse, did not approve of her daughter’s feelings for René, with Céline stating that she was skeptical of him as a much older man who had previously been married. Céline insisted, however, that she had the right to love whomever she wanted in a free country, and was frustrated with the situation, with her mother questioning the relationship and René himself being wary of becoming involved with the younger singer.
Celine Smiling With Her Mother
