Kelly Clarkson just had the ultimate fangirl freak-out moment, and honestly, same! The 42-year-old powerhouse singer, daytime talk show queen, and all-around legend was practically vibrating with excitement after getting a video message from none other than Céline freaking Dion herself. And why, you ask? Because Céline saw Kelly’s recent cover of “My Heart Will Go On.” Yep, that Titanic anthem. The one that makes grown adults weep into their popcorn buckets.
Kelly, in full fangirl mode, hit Instagram with the emotional equivalent of all caps. “@celinedion YOU KNOW I EXIST!” was basically the vibe. She could barely contain herself, writing, “Thank you for being the literal queen of everything, for setting the bar in the stratosphere with your voice, and for noticing me, a humble peasant. I’m not crying, YOU’RE crying.” She threw in a few heart emojis, obviously, because this moment deserved all the emojis.
In Kelly’s video, she spilled the tea about why this moment meant the world and beyond. Turns out, this wasn’t just about nailing a song; it was about avenging her 19-year-old self. Cue dramatic music. Flashback to American Idol—Kelly was battling laryngitis like a true warrior. And of course, what was the challenge that week? Céline’s “I Surrender.” You can’t make this up. Kelly was a ball of anxiety, not about the votes or even winning the whole show—no, no. She was petrified that Céline Dion might hear that performance and think, “Who is this sickly child butchering my song?!”
Fast forward 22 years and BOOM, redemption time. Kelly finally belts out a Céline song that she feels won’t make the Canadian legend’s ears bleed. And what happens? Céline Dion SEES IT. She HEARS IT. And she says, in her beautifully Céline way, “You nailed it, girl.” Kelly’s reaction? A mix of happy tears and a big ol’ mic drop. “I did it, 19-year-old me. You can rest now.” She basically declared that she could retire from life at this point. “I might just watch this video of Céline saying my name every night before bed. It’s my new lullaby.”
And what did Céline say in her video? Oh, nothing major, just that she loved Kelly’s performance, thought she was incredible, and may have shed a tear or two herself. You know, regular stuff. Céline even joked about the “friggin’ crying” that was happening between the two of them, like they’re both starring in their own emotional Hallmark movie. “What’s with all this crying? Céline asked. Honestly, Céline, same question. But if Céline Dion and Kelly Clarkson are having a tear-fest, count us in.
Céline wrapped it up by basically saying, “Kelly, you rock, I love you, and let’s hang out soon, but let’s both try not to become sobbing puddles when we do.”
And Kelly? She’s still floating on cloud nine, probably playing “My Heart Will Go On” on repeat with a goofy grin on her face. I mean, when Céline Dion says she loves you, what else is there to achieve in life? Good night and good luck, world.