Céline Dion Hugs Emotional Son Rene-Charles Before She Performs at Olympics in New Behind-the-Scenes Video

The global icon recently told PEOPLE her sons fuel her to fight stiff-person syndrome

Céline Dion was thankful for her son René-Charles’ support at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

On Friday, Aug. 16, the Canadian singer, 56, shared an Instagram post with a behind-the-scenes look at the prep work that went into her July 26 performance of “Hymne A L’Amour” by French singer Édith Piaf onstage at the base of the Eiffel Tower.

The performance marked a surprise return and her first performance since she announced her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis in December 2022.

In the clip, the “Power of Love” singer included footage of herself in front of a hotel being greeted by her adoring fans, some of whom arrived with balloons for the global superstar.

As Dion exited her dressing room, she acknowledged her team along the way with fist bumps before getting to René-Charles, 23, who was waiting for her at the base of the stage riser.

Her oldest, who she shared with her late husband René Angélil, was visibly shaken in the clip as he watched his mother’s epic return to the stage.

After a sweet embrace, Dion began her performance.