Adele was seen breaking down in tears during her recent show in Las Vegas, after she spotted a famous face in the crowd.
In a night filled with soulful melodies and the glitz of Las Vegas, a truly beautiful moment in music unfolded at the Colosseum Theatre at Caesars Palace.
While performing her hit single 'When We Were Young', Adele was walking through the audience when she was pointed in the direction of music legend Celine Dion.
Adele, 36, quickly rushed over to the star as she broke down in tears, beckoning her for a hug over the barrier.
Dion, 56, gladly obliged, as she also was brought to tears over Adele's respect and admiration for the Canadian songstress.
The moment caused the venue - which was originally built for Dion’s debut residency in 2003 - to erupt with cheers and applause. Check out the moment below:
Nasser, a concert-goer who captured this viral moment, told BBC News that they saw it as a symbolic passing of the torch: "This truly felt like she was proudly handing the keys to Adele. And when Adele gave her that hug, everyone felt what they felt."
Social media users also loved seeing the interaction, with one X user tweeting: "This is just so pure and emotional to watch… Adele and Celine are such a moment."
A second added: "Adele has often expressed her admiration for Celine Dion, and having such an iconic singer attend her Vegas residency must have been incredibly meaningful for her."
And one TikTok user commented: "Iconic moment captured. Celine Dion back in the Colosseum that was built for her, after battling her rare disease, sharing such a beautiful moment with the lovely Adele."
Their mutual admiration goes beyond just public appearances. Adele once revealed owning a framed piece of Dion’s chewing gum - a gift she received from friend James Corden after the 'My Heart Will Go On' star appeared on Carpool Karaoke.
Sadly, this touching moment comes after Adele announced that she will be taking an extended break from music after her Las Vegas residency concludes in November.
The British powerhouse expressed a desire to step back from her grueling schedule and focus on personal fulfillment: "I have spent the last seven years building a new life for myself and I want to live it now," she explained. "I want to live my life that I’ve been building and I will miss you terribly."
This break marks the end of what Adele describes as the "longest" stretch of performances in her career.
On the other side, Dion recently returned to the stage at the Paris Olympics, marking her first performance since being diagnosed with Stiff Person’s Syndrome (SPS) in 2022.
The rare neurological disorder had forced her to cancel her world tour and focus on her health. Despite these challenges, Dion’s appearance was nothing short of stunning, and led to a global outpouring of support and praise for the star.
