Céline Dion Finally Set The Record Straight About Rumors Surrounding Her Male Best Friend

Canadian super diva Céline Dion has been a widow for some years now. After losing her husband, René Angélil, she has gradually been getting her life back together. And, of course, it’s natural that most people would expect her to find love again. So when she started to be seen with younger friend Pepe Muñoz, rumors started to fly.

Laughing together

At first, Dion and Muñoz bonded over their shared love of fashion. But as paparazzi photos of the singer and her good-looking pal raised eyebrows, the connection between them grew deeper. It seems he's brought some laughter back into her life. And Dion even said she admires and loves Muñoz.

Boy toy

In the year after Angélil's passing, the gossip mill swung into full gear. Some even went as far as labeling Muñoz a “boy toy.” But up until that point, the nature of their relationship wasn't exactly clear. See, the Spanish illustrator, 36, and Dion, 53, were the topic of much speculation — though she'd faced far worse in her iconic career.

Early years

Dion has come a long way from her beginning as the youngest of 14 kids in Québec, Canada, where she had a drawer for her bed. But even as a child, Dion showed enormous talent as a singer. She was also a budding songwriter, penning her first song at the age of 12. After that, her star only continued to rise.

Awesome audition

And it was that song that provided the breakthrough Dion needed. Her mom sent a copy to the man who would become her manager, and later, her husband — René Angélil. He liked what he heard enough to give the youngster an audition. It’s fair to say she blew him away, and he would guide her career for the next few decades.