[PHOTOS] Nathalie Simard is elegant and well-groomed at the premiere of 'Je suis: Céline Dion' in Montreal

Dozens of Quebec stars came out Monday evening for the premiere of the highly anticipated documentary Me: Celine Dion. Although the Quebecois singer was at the soiree in New York, dignitaries here wanted to come and pay her a wonderful tribute. This emotional evening, hosted by Sonia Benezra, took place at the Maisonneuve Theater on the Place des Arts. Documentary Me: Celine Dion It follows the singer for a year in her daily life as she battles various symptoms associated with Stiff Person Syndrome. The documentary will be available on Amazon Prime from June 25.

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Nathalie Simard

“She lived a fairy tale. And now, all of that has been shaken. I saw a very resilient, strong, courageous Celine who made a clear decision not to give up. I think the message she will send to us this evening will be very powerful and important, because it will help a lot of people who are struggling with these issues.” in silence.” – Nathalie Simard.

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Dion family

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Martin Boeckler and Jean-Philippe Dion

“When Celine is attacked by Stiff Person Syndrome, it is the most moving scene in the documentary. I am rendered speechless, unable to speak anymore.”. -Jean-Philippe Dion

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Sonia Benezra

“Not hearing Celine's voice for four years was worrying me. I knew something was serious. It's not his style. The fact that she's giving us a documentary where she has no make-up and tears in her eyes and she's real, this is a new step for Celine Dion.”– Sonia Benezra, host of the Montreal premiere

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Mario Dumont and Marie-Claude Barrett

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Pierre-Carl Péladeau and Pascal Bourbeau

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Christine Morency and her companions

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Janique Fournier and her partner Michel

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David La Haye and his companion

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Cedric Reinhardt and Ingrid Valez

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Nathalie Simard is surrounded by drag queens inspired by Celine Dion's fashion

“What Celine is going through at this moment is completely unexpected. No one could guess what was happening. It is so touching and poignant to see her sharing this reality with everyone in all its authenticity and vulnerability.. -Jamie Moore, drag queen

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I'm glad she took a little break from herself, to take time to heal herself, to take time with her kids. Throughout her career, she never took a break.. -Barnev Valcent, backing singer for Celine Dion