Christina Aguilera is a highly influential American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality. Known as the "Voice of a Generation" and a Disney Legend, she possesses a remarkable four-octave vocal range. She is also recognized for her artistic reinventions and willingness to incorporate controversial themes into her music, solidifying her place as a significant figure in popular culture.
The original version of "The Christmas Song" was released in 1944 and achieved the highest charting position for the song.
On December 18, 1980, Christina María Aguilera was born. She is an American singer-songwriter, actress, and television personality.
In 1983, due to Fausto's military service, Aguilera's family moved to Japan and lived in Sagamihara for at least two years.
In 1986, the family returned to the United States and settled in Pennsylvania. Christina's younger sister, Rachel, was also born in 1986.
In 1987, Shelly filed for divorce from Fausto and moved with Christina and Rachel to her mother's home in Rochester, a suburb of Pittsburgh.
In 1990, Christina Aguilera performed "A Sunday Kind of Love" on Star Search but was eliminated during the semi-final round.
In 1991, Aguilera auditioned for The All New Mickey Mouse Club, but was rejected due to her age.
In 1992, Aguilera was invited to join The All New Mickey Mouse Club after a second audition.
In 1992, Aguilera was invited to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" before Pittsburgh Penguins hockey, Pittsburgh Steelers football, and Pittsburgh Pirates baseball games, and at the Stanley Cup Finals.
Between 1994 and 1995 Christina Aguilera recorded the demos that would become the album 'Just Be Free'.
Between 1994 and 1995 Christina Aguilera recorded the demos that would become the album 'Just Be Free'.
In 1995, it was reported that The All New Mickey Mouse Club would not return for a new season.
In June 1997, Aguilera represented the United States in a singers contest during the Golden Stag Festival in Romania, but did not win.
In 1998, Christina Aguilera recorded "Reflection" for the movie Mulan, which led to her signing a record deal with RCA Records.
In May 1999, Christina Aguilera released "Genie in a Bottle" as the lead single from her debut album. The song topped the US Billboard Hot 100 for five weeks and became an international success, but also attracted controversy due to its lyrical content.
On August 24, 1999, Christina Aguilera's self-titled debut album was released. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and sold over ten million copies in its first year. At the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards, Aguilera won Best New Artist.
In November 1999, Christina Aguilera released a cover of "The Christmas Song", which peaked at number 18.
In 1999, Christina Aguilera released her debut album, "Christina Aguilera", establishing her as a bubblegum pop singer, mixing teen pop and dance-pop genres.
In August 2006, Christina Aguilera's album Back to Basics debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, making it Aguilera's first album to top the chart since 1999.
In January 2000, Christina Aguilera performed at the Super Bowl XXXIV halftime show alongside Enrique Iglesias, Phil Collins, and Toni Braxton.
In September 2000, Christina Aguilera released her second studio album, Mi Reflejo, which topped the Billboard Top Latin Albums and Latin Pop Albums charts. The album featured Spanish-language versions of songs from her debut album and new songs.
In October 2000, Christina Aguilera released her Christmas album, My Kind of Christmas, which reached number one on the US Top Holiday Albums chart.
On December 3, 2000, Christina Aguilera's holiday special, My Reflection, aired on ABC.
In 2000, Christina Aguilera met dancer Jorge Santos backstage, while filming one of her music videos and dated him.
In 2000, Christina Aguilera released "Mi Reflejo", her second record, which took inspiration from various genres in Latin music, further defining her early musical style.
In 2000, Christina Aguilera was among the biggest moneymakers in the music business with over £65 million earned with albums sales, merchandising and licensing deals according to VH1.
Starting in 2000, Christina Aguilera moved away from teen pop, incorporating R&B and hip-hop into her music.
On January 16, 2001, Christina Aguilera was featured on Ricky Martin's song "Nobody Wants to Be Lonely", which topped charts internationally.
In February 2001, Christina Aguilera's debut concert tour, Christina Aguilera in Concert, concluded after touring North America, Latin America, Europe, and Japan.
In August 2001, Warlock Records released Just Be Free, a demo album recorded by Aguilera between 1994 and 1995. Aguilera filed a suit to stop the release but eventually settled, allowing the album's release.
In September 2001, Christina Aguilera ended her relationship with dancer Jorge Santos.
In 2001, Christina Aguilera starred in a series of television advertisements for Coca-Cola, which was aired in Latin America and the United States. The deal was reported to be worth up to £50 million.
In September 2002, Christina Aguilera released the controversial song "Dirrty", which garnered mixed reviews and peaked at number 48 on Billboard Hot 100. The accompanying music video generated controversy for depicting overtly sexual fetishes, and attracted the attention of conservative organizations and moralists who sought to have the video banned on MTV. The video also sparked protests in Thailand and was eventually banned on the country's local television, despite topping the charts in the UK and Ireland. "Dirrty" has gone on to become a cult classic.
On October 22, 2002, Christina Aguilera released her fourth studio album, Stripped. She also executive produced and co-wrote the majority of the songs. Upon release, the album received generally mixed reviews but found commercial success and debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, and eventually was certified five times platinum by the RIAA. In the UK, Stripped sold over two million copies and became the second highest-selling album by an American female artists in the 2000s. Since then, it was reported the album sold 12 million copies globally.
In 2002, Christina Aguilera was listed as an executive producer on her album "Stripped", mixing R&B and hip-hop with Latin pop, rock, neo-soul and gospel.
In late 2002, Christina Aguilera began dating music executive Jordan Bratman.
In June 2003, Christina Aguilera co-headlined The Justified & Stripped Tour alongside Justin Timberlake. The joint tour visited North America solely, attracting an audience of 546,483 and grossed over $31.8 million. It ranked sixteenth on Billboard's list of Top 25 Tours of 2003.
In August 2003, Christina Aguilera opened the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards show singing "Like a Virgin" and "Hollywood" alongside Britney Spears. Halfway through the performance, she was joined by Madonna whom they both kissed, consequently making the performance highly publicized. Various media outlets retrospectively considered it one of the "most iconic" VMAs performances of all time.
In 2003, Christina Aguilera endorsed a clothing line by Versace, marking another endorsement deal in her career.
In 2003, Christina Aguilera visited the Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh and provided a donation over $200,000 in support for victims of domestic violence.
On June 28, 2004, Christina Aguilera received £200,000 to open the summer sale at the London's department store Harrods, marking a public appearance and endorsement deal.
In early 2004, Christina Aguilera was scheduled to return to North America to perform a second leg of her Stripped Tour but it was eventually canceled due to a vocal cord injury.
In February 2005, Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman announced their engagement.
On November 19, 2005, Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman married on an estate in Napa County, California, holding a private traditional Jewish ceremony.
In 2005, Christina Aguilera donated her wedding gifts to charities in support of families affected by Hurricane Katrina.
In early 2005, Christina Aguilera embraced a new image inspired by Old Hollywood figures, debuting burlesque-style curly blonde hair and makeup. Her new persona was eventually adopted to promote her subsequent music project.
In March 2006, Christina Aguilera released a duet with Andrea Bocelli, "Somos Novios (It's Impossible)", and performed the song together at the Sanremo Music Festival. She also featured on "A Song for You" by Herbie Hancock which received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.
In June 2006, Christina Aguilera released "Ain't No Other Man" as her then-forthcoming fifth studio album's lead single. The song received critical acclaim and achieved commercial success, peaking at number six on Billboard Hot 100. The single eventually earned her the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
In August 2006, Christina Aguilera's fifth studio album, Back to Basics, was released as a double album inspired by 1920s–1950s music. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, making it Aguilera's first album to top the chart since 1999. It also debuted atop the charts in numerous countries. The album received positive reviews and was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards. The album was later certified double platinum by the RIAA, and sold over 5 million units worldwide.
In November 2006, Christina Aguilera embarked on the Back to Basics Tour which visited North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. The tour received positive reviews and was divided into acts inspired by juke joints and the circus.
In November 2006, Christina Aguilera performed "Steppin' Out with My Baby" at NBC's Tony Bennett: An American Classic special as a duet alongside Tony Bennett. That same month, Aguilera also featured on rapper Diddy's song "Tell Me" which topped the UK R&B Singles chart and number eight in the UK.
In 2006, Christina Aguilera released "Back to Basics", which was described as a throwback album with elements of old-school genres combined with a modern-day twist and hard-hitting beats.
In February 2007, Christina Aguilera performed "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards, which received widespread praise. That same month she performed at the halftime show for the 2007 NBA All-Star Game.
In 2007, Christina Aguilera purchased a Mediterranean-style mansion in Beverly Hills for $11.5 million.
In 2007, Christina Aguilera signed a long-term deal with Procter & Gamble (P&G) and created the Christina Aguilera Fragrances, which has been sold in North America, Latin America, Asia and Europe.
In 2007, Christina Aguilera starred in television advertisings on the Lifetime network calling for the end of violence against women.
With earnings around 48.1 million, in 2007 the Back to Basics Tour was the highest-grossing concert tour by a female artist.
In January 2008, Christina Aguilera was ranked 19th on Forbes' list of Top-Earning Women in Music of 2007 with earnings of $20 million.
In April 2008, Christina Aguilera appeared in Martin Scorsese's documentary, Shine a Light, where she performed "Live with Me" with Mick Jagger.
The Back to Basics Tour which started in November 2006 concluded in October 2008. The tour visited North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.
In November 2008, Christina Aguilera's greatest hits album Keeps Gettin' Better: A Decade of Hits was released to positive reviews, debuting at number nine on Billboard 200. The compilation added two original songs (its title track and "Dynamite") and also featured remakes of "Genie in a Bottle" and "Beautiful".
In 2008, Christina Aguilera advocated for same-sex marriage and spoke out against Proposition 8, expressing her support for love and equality.
In 2008, Christina Aguilera became co-owner of LAX nightclub at the Luxor Las Vegas alongside DJ AM, marking her entry into the nightlife business.
In 2008, Christina Aguilera collaborated with Stephen Webster on a collection of sterling silver pieces. She also was paid $1.5 million to submit pictures of her first child to People, becoming the ninth most expensive celebrity baby photograph ever taken.
In 2008, Christina Aguilera gave birth to her son, Max Liron Bratman, with Jordan Bratman.
In 2008, MTV listed Christina Aguilera's 2003 performance at the MTV Video Music Awards as the number-one opening moment in the history of the MTV Video Music Awards. Blender magazine cited the performance as one of the twenty-five sexiest music moments on television history.
In a 2008 interview, Christina Aguilera explained that she is "always inspired by new things" in music and enjoys "experimenting with [her] voice".
In 2009, Christina Aguilera became the global spokesperson for the World Food Program, a branch of the United Nations (UN).
In 2009, Christina Aguilera's fragrances brand continued to rank among the United Kingdom best-sellers.
In 2009, at the end of the 2000s, Christina Aguilera was named the twentieth best "Artist of the Decade" by Billboard, and was nominated for the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Act Ever.
By February 2010, Christina Aguilera stated that her then-forthcoming sixth studio album would be retitled and released in June.
At the end of 2009, Christina Aguilera stated that her then-forthcoming sixth studio album originally titled Light & Darkness would be released in March 2010.
In April 2010, Christina Aguilera released the lead single, "Not Myself Tonight" which peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100. She performed the song live on The Oprah Winfrey Show.
On June 6, 2010, Christina Aguilera released her sixth studio album, Bionic, which debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, and topped the European and the UK charts. The album received generally mixed reviews by critics. It was later certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and sold approximately over one million copies globally.
In September 2010, Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman separated.
In October 2010, Christina Aguilera filed for divorce from Jordan Bratman.
In November 2010, Christina Aguilera began dating production assistant Matthew Rutler, whom she met while filming the musical Burlesque.
In November 2010, Christina Aguilera landed her first starring role as a waitress turned burlesque performer in the Steven Antin film Burlesque, released in theaters. She received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame the same week in which the film premiered. While the film received generally mixed reviews from critics, Aguilera's portrayal of the main character garnered positive reviews, and the film grossed US$90 million in the box office.
In 2010, Christina Aguilera auctioned tickets to her concerts through Christie's, earmarking the proceeds to non-profit environmental organizations. In response to the 2010 Haiti earthquake, she auctioned off a Chrysler 300. Additionally, Aguilera appeared on the Hope for Haiti Now telethon.
In 2010, Christina Aguilera continued merging R&B with other musical styles on the "Burlesque" album.
In 2010, Christina Aguilera's fragrances brand continued to rank among the United Kingdom best-sellers.
In 2010, Christina Aguilera's sonically drastic ventures included the subversive "galactic pop" on her album "Bionic".
In March 2011, Christina Aguilera was arrested for public intoxication, while Matthew Rutler was booked for driving under the influence.
In April 2011, Christina Aguilera became a coach on reality competition show The Voice, which aired on NBC. Aguilera later returned to its second, third, fifth, eighth, and tenth season.
In April 2011, Christina Aguilera's divorce from Jordan Bratman was finalized, including joint custody of their son.
During São Paulo Fashion Week in 2011, Christina Aguilera debuted her first clothes line which was mostly sold in Brazilian department stores C&A.
In 2011, Christina Aguilera featured on the song "Moves like Jagger" by Maroon 5. The song received positive reviews and topped the Hot 100 for four non-consecutive weeks making Aguilera the fourth female artist to top the chart over three decades (1990s, 2000s, and 2010s). The song was also nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards.
During the third season of The Voice in September 2012, Christina Aguilera debuted "Your Body" as the lead single from her then-upcoming seventh studio album. The song received critical acclaim and reached number one on the US Dance Club Song chart and 34 on the Billboard Hot 100.
In November 2012, Christina Aguilera released her seventh studio album, titled Lotus. Aguilera described the record as a "rebirth" of herself after the personal struggles she overcame. Reviewers found the album generic and conventional, as opposed to Aguilera's previous experimental ventures. Lotus peaked at number 7 on the Billboard 200.
In 2012 Christina Aguilera's 2006 live performance of "Steppin' Out with My Baby" with Tony Bennett was officially recorded for Bennett's Viva Duets album.
In 2012, Christina Aguilera gave concerts to urges donations to the American Red Cross due Hurricane Sandy.
In 2012, Christina Aguilera's sonically drastic ventures included electropop club on her album "Lotus".
In 2012, after decades of estrangement, Aguilera expressed interest in reconciling with her biological father.
On February 22, 2013, Christina Aguilera was featured on Pitbull's song "Feel This Moment". The song became an international top-ten single, peaking at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100, earning Aguilera her tenth top-ten song, and was later certified platinum by the RIAA.
In March 2013, Christina Aguilera sold her Mediterranean-style mansion in Beverly Hills for $13.5 million.
In May 2013, Christina Aguilera appeared on Alejandro Fernández's cover of Miguel Gallardo's 1976 song "Hoy Tengo Ganas de Ti". The song received critical acclaim and earned them a diamond certification in Mexico.
On November 4, 2013, Christina Aguilera was featured on a duet version of "Say Something" with A Great Big World. The song received universal acclaim, becoming Aguilera's second top-tenth hit on the Billboard Hot 100, and earned them various awards.
As of 2013, it was reported Christina Aguilera helped raise over $148 million to the World Food Program and other hunger relief agencies in 45 countries.
On January 1, 2014, Christina Aguilera was featured on the remix for Lady Gaga's song "Do What U Want", replacing the original version. The two also performed the song on the fifth season of The Voice.
In 2014, Christina Aguilera and Matthew Rutler became engaged on Valentine's Day. Later that year, Aguilera gave birth to their daughter, Summer Rain Rutler.
In February 2015, Christina Aguilera opened the 2015 NBA All-Star Game alongside The Rockettes and Nas with a New York-themed medley.
In March 2015, Christina Aguilera and Matthew Rutler signed a deal with Lions Gate Entertainment to develop scripted and unscripted projects which eventually was acquired by ABC Family and Spike TV networks.
In 2015, Christina Aguilera partnered with Verizon in a campaign to awareness about violence domestic.
In January 2016, it was reported that Christina Aguilera's fragrance line had sold over $80 million, marking a significant financial milestone.
In May 2016, Christina Aguilera exited The Voice following its tenth season, which she won with her contestant Alisan Porter. On the season finale, she performed "I Have Nothing" and "Dangerous Woman"; the latter with Ariana Grande.
In June 2016, Christina Aguilera released the single "Change", which was aimed to raise proceeds to the victim's families and survivors of the Orlando nightclub shooting.
In August 2016, Christina Aguilera recorded a disco song titled "Telepathy" featuring Nile Rodgers for the soundtrack of a Netflix original series, The Get Down (2016).
In January 2017, Christina Aguilera performed "Stormy Weather" on the ABC television special Taking the Stage: African American Music and Stories That Changed America.
In March 2018, Christina Aguilera announced the completion of her upcoming eighth studio album alongside a Paper Magazine cover.
On June 15, 2018, Christina Aguilera released her eighth studio album, Liberation, to favorable reviews. The album debuted at number six on the Billboard 200 chart, becoming Aguilera's seventh US top-ten album.
In November 2018, The Liberation Tour, Christina Aguilera's first tour in 10 years, ended in the US. The tour received positive reviews from critics who praised Aguilera's vocals and stage presence.
In 2018, Christina Aguilera experienced a musical comeback with the release of her album, "Liberation".
In 2018, Christina Aguilera's album "Liberation" was released, featuring hip-hop, soul and blues elements, further showcasing her genre exploration.
In May 2019, Christina Aguilera began headlining her first concert residency, Christina Aguilera: The Xperience, a 25-date show at the Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas.
In October 2019, Christina Aguilera efforts against domestic violence earned her the Bonnie Polley Community Hero Award.
In October 2019, Christina Aguilera released the song "Haunted Heart" from the soundtrack of the animated film, The Addams Family.
As of 2019, Christina Aguilera's album Lotus has sold 303,000 copies in the US.
During The X Tour (2019), Christina Aguilera visited Russia and "blessed" a gay marriage proposal in the backstage, contrary to the country's laws against "gay propaganda".
In 2019, Christina Aguilera was honored as a Disney Legend, recognizing her close affiliation with The Walt Disney Company.
In March 2020, Christina Aguilera released "Loyal Brave True" as a promotional single for Disney's live action remake of Mulan (2020).
In July 2021, Christina Aguilera performed two sold-out shows at the Hollywood Bowl with Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
In July 2021, the song "Moves like Jagger", on which Christina Aguilera featured in 2011 with Maroon 5, was certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
On December 7, 2021, Christina Aguilera was honored with the People's Music Icon honorific award at the 47th People's Choice Awards.
In 2021, Christina Aguilera partnered with American Greetings, and featured in customized birthday video cards which was sold online and eventually won a Clio Awards.
On May 31, 2022, Christina Aguilera released her ninth studio album, titled "Aguilera", originally as a double album paying tribute to different genres of Latin music.
On June 11, 2022, Christina Aguilera headlined the Los Angeles Pride festival with guests Mýa, Kim Petras and Paris Hilton.
In August 2022, Christina Aguilera's net worth was reported to be $160 million.
On September 30, 2022, the full album "Aguilera" was released in its complete form. The album consists of three separately released parts: La Fuerza, La Tormenta, and La Luz.
In October 2022, Christina Aguilera's album Stripped was reissued for its 20-year anniversary, featuring "I Will Be" (the b-side to "Dirrty") and Benny Benassi's remix of "Beautiful".
On November 10, 2022, Time Studios announced a partnership with Roc Nation to produce an upcoming documentary about Christina Aguilera.
In 2022, Christina Aguilera opened up about her experiences with depression and anxiety, discussing the challenges of overcoming a mind that is anxious and second-guessing.
In 2022, Christina Aguilera was named chief culture officer of The Fun Wine Company, expanding her business ventures.
In 2022, Christina Aguilera's sonically drastic ventures included Mexican ranchera numbers on her album "Aguilera".
On September 22, 2023, Christina Aguilera released the song "Learning to Fly" as a part of the soundtrack for PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie.
In September 2024, Christina Aguilera announced a "Spotify Anniversaries" special performance for the 25th anniversary of her debut album. The special's performances were released on Spotify.
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