The biggest diva war in Hollywood history started because of bad timing and a toilet. In 1997, the legendary Céline Dion walked onto the Oscar stage to perform a hit song originally by Barbra Streisand.
But as the first notes played, the cameras panned to Barbra’s seat and found it completely empty. The media went into a total frenzy over the vicious snub.
Curious to see the exact moment the “feud” began?
Watch this short clip to see how one bathroom break shook the Oscars!
Did Céline Dion have a feud with this superstar diva?
The truth was far less dramatic but much funnier. Barbra Streisand hadn’t walked out in a huff because she was slipped out to the ladies’ room. “I missed the song? I was in the bathroom!” Barbra famously joked later. She had no idea her quick break would spark a global scandal.
The Perfect Revenge
Instead of fighting, these two legends decided to silence the rumors in the best way possible. They headed straight to the recording studio to create the iconic duet “Tell Him.”
Rare footage from those sessions shows a nervous Céline admitting she felt like she was singing with an idol who had “four pianos in her throat.” There was no bitterness here.
See the rare behind-the-scenes footage of their first meeting and hear Barbra tell the bathroom story herself right here!
Barbra Streisand talks about the feud with Celine Dion & the Oscar’s incident
This story proves that paparazzi gossip is often just hot air. While the world wanted a fight, these two icons were busy building a lifelong friendship. It is a classic reminder that behind every “diva” headline, there is usually just a human moment or a funny mistake. These ladies proved that grace always wins over a fake news story.
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