Adele Shares Emotional Hug with Céline Dion at Her Vegas Residency

Adele and Céline Dion were left in tears after sharing an emotional hug at the “Hello” singer’s Las Vegas residency on Saturday.

As she sang “When We Were Young,” Adele found Dion in the crowd and the women embraced. Céline then held Adele’s face in her hands as they shared some brief words before the 56-year-old went on to hold Adele’s hand in hers.

As Adele walked away, the “Rolling in the Deep” singer wiped away tears, and Dion put her face in her hands and was comforted by those next to her, believed to be her twins Nelson and Eddy Angélil.

Making it especially emotional, Adele was performing at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, where Céline had her residency for 16 years.

Adele later addressed the moment on Instagram, writing, "I have been performing in Celine Dion’s room at the Colosseum for almost 2 years now. 4 weeks to go! It was the only venue I wanted to play in Vegas because it was built for her. I have a picture of her right next to the stage that I touch every night before I walk on and she came to the show this weekend and it was a surprise and it was a MOMENT!!"

She went on, "@celinedion I love you so very very much. Words will never sum up what you mean to me, or what you coming to my show means, let alone how it felt seeing you back in your palace with your beautiful family. I have loved being there it has been such an honor and Saturday night will be something I remember forever and ever. Such a full circle moment for me to be there with you. Thank you so much ♥️"

During Dion's residency, Adele attended a show in 2018, and the women both wrote about it on Instagram afterward.

Dion wrote at the time, “Wasn’t able to do all my shows, but was thrilled that Adele came to one of them… I love her so much!!” 

While Adele shared a photo in a Céline T-shirt and posted, “Queen Celine! What a show, an absolute highlight of my life, thank you so much for the attention to your crowd and insane humor. Happy New Year lady x.” 

In fact, Adele is such a super fan that she confessed during her 73 Questions with Vogue in 2021 that she has a piece of Céline’s chewed gum framed! The keepsake was given to her by James Corden after Céline did “Carpool Karaoke” with him.

Meanwhile, Adele is planning to step away from music after her residency wraps in November.

She revealed at a Munich show in September, "I have 10 shows to do, but after that, I will not see you for an incredibly long time, and I will hold you dear in my heart."

Dion was also forced to step away from music a few years ago after being diagnosed with stiff person syndrome. She opened up about her health journey in the 2024 documentary “I Am: Céline Dion,” and has slowly returned to public life, even performing at the opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics in July.

In June, "Extra's" Tommy DiDario spoke with Celine and asked about a rumored Vegas return, she declared, “You heard right!” and even broke into song!