Who is Christina Aguilera?
Christina Maria Aguilera has gained widespread recognition as an American singer, songwriter, producer, and movie actress. Her birthplace was New York and her parents were both army officers and instrumentalists. From a young age, her golden voice earned her the local name of the ‘big voice’ girl. When she was young, she entered the ‘Star Search’ competition and took part in ‘The Mickey Mouse Club’.
The single hit ‘Genie in a Bottle’ was the result of her first smashing studio album, ‘Christina Aguilera,’ which was released in 1999. In the following years, she has released seven studio albums and produced hits such as ‘Dirty’, ‘Ain’t No Man’, ‘Beautiful’, and so on. Alongside Lil’ Kim, Pink, and others, she participated in the ‘Lady Marmalade’ single created for the movie ‘Moulin Rouge!’ During her musical career, she was awarded two Grammys and had been nominated for more than 6 MTV VMAs. Her performance in the musical ‘Burlesque’ involved co-writing and singing all of its tracks. ‘Shine a Light’, a documentary by Martin Scorsese, was one of the films she appeared in.
| Real Name/Full Name | Christina María Aguilera |
| Date Of Birth | 18 December 1980 |
| Age | 44 years old |
| Birthplace | Staten Island, New York, United States. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Father Name | Fausto Xavier Aguilera. |
| Mother Name | Shelly Loraine Kearns. |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Height | 5 feet 2 inch |
| Weight | 50 kg |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Spouse | Jordan Bratman (M: 2005 to Div: 2011) |
| Children | Max Liron Bratman, and Summer Rain Rutler. |
| Siblings | Micheal, Casey, Rachel, and Stephanie. |
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Actress, and TV Personality. |
| Net worth | $160 Million. |
Early Life
Christina María Aguilera was born in Staten Island, New York City on December 18, 1908. Her father is Xavier Aguilera and her mother is Shelly Moraine. Her family had to relocate frequently because her father, Xavier Aguilera, was in the US army. Nonetheless, her mother was a skilled violinist and pianist. Christina Aguilera’s parents got a divorce when she was just six years old. Consequently, she relocated to reside with her maternal grandmother, who lives in Pennsylvania, alongside her mother.
Her passion for singing was always there and she was praised locally for her golden voice. Star Search was the show and competition where Christina Aguilera made her first public appearance in 1990. Despite her efforts, she was unsuccessful in winning the competition. She was a part of a group of celebrities who performed The Mickey Mouse Club in 1993, including Britney Spears, Ryan Gosling, Justin Timberlake, and others.
The Rochester Area School District and Marshall Middle School in Wexford both educated Christina Aguilera. In both schools, she was subjected to bullying because of her singing ability, and for her appearance on TV, she was able to scale through and complete her high school education.
Personal Life
In 2005, Christina Aguilera wed her boyfriend, Jordan Bratman, a record producer. Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman decided to separate after five years of marriage after giving birth to Max Liron Bratman in 2008. Although they never officially divorced, they have remained separated ever since.
In 2010, she became involved with Matthew Rutler, who was her production assistant. Although he is five years younger than her, they attempted to come to an agreement, but it ultimately failed.
Career
Aguilera participated in an audition for the soundtrack of the animated movie ‘Mulan’ in 1998. RCA Records signed her for a musical contract after she recorded ‘Reflection’. Her debut album, ‘Christina Aguilera’, was released in 1999 and she released hits such as ‘Genie in a Bottle’ and ‘What a Girl Want’ to the world. The album reached a peak position on the US charts and worldwide. Enrique Iglesias appeared as a duet singer for her at the Superbowl XXXIV in 2000. In the same year, she was recognized with the Best New Artist Grammy. ‘Mi Reflejo’, her Latin-pop album, was released, and she had to learn Spanish for it. Ricky Martin and I performed a duet on the hit single ‘Nobody Wants to Be Lonely’.
Aguilera’s ‘My Kind of Christmas’ was released in 2000 and was certified platinum, selling more than 3 million copies worldwide. In 2001, Aguilera collaborated with popular singers like Lil’ Kim, Mya, and Pink to release a single titled ‘Lady Marmalade’. The song, created for the movie ‘Moulin Rouge!’, became one of the most successful singles of all time. Her fourth studio album, ‘Stripped’, was released in 2002. Due to Aguilera’s overly sexual portrayal, the video for its single ‘Dirrty’ was widely criticized by MTV. Multiplatinum status was awarded to the album and it sold 4 million copies worldwide. Her fifth studio album, ‘Back to Basics’, was released in 2006. It was sold in excess of 4.5 million copies worldwide. The album was highly acclaimed and featured hit singles such as ‘Ain’t No Other Man’, ‘Fighter’, ‘Candyman’, and others. She was awarded a Grammy for ‘Ain’t No Other Man’.
In 2010, Aguilera released her sixth studio album, ‘Bionic’, and worked with artists such as M.I.A., Nicki Minaj, Peaches, and others. Although the album had hits such as ‘You Lost Me’ and ‘Not Myself Tonight’, it was not a commercial hit.
Her first full-length feature film, ‘Burlesque’, was a musical, and she did it in 2010. The movie was written and directed by Steve Antin, who incorporated her into the writing process. Many of the tracks in the movie were co-written by Aguilera and she worked with Kirsten Bell, Stanley Tucci, and others.
Her collaboration with A Great Big World on ‘Say Something’ (2013) exemplified her adaptability and vocal talent. Five Grammy Awards and a Latin Grammy Award were awarded to Aguilera. Acting has also been a part of her ventures, most notably starring with Cher in the 2010 musical film ‘Burlesque’. Her influence in the entertainment industry was further strengthened when she joined the reality TV show ‘The Voice’ as a coach in 2011.
Her other works; recording a disco song called Telepathy, which featured Nile Rodgers, for the soundtrack of a Netflix original series titled The Get Down in 2016, as a voice actress for The Emoji Movie in 2017 starring in a romantic science fiction film Zoe. 2017 was when the filming took place and 2018 was when it was released.
Christina Aguilera honored Whitney Houston by performing a The Bodyguard Medley during her American Music Awards performance in November 2017.
In July 2021, she gave a two-night performance at the famous Hollywood Bowl with Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Both performances were sold-out. Christina Aguilera performed the theme song from The Addams Family in a soundtrack that was released in early October.
That same week, she played two medleys for ABC’s Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary unique with original songs such as Reflection, When You Wish Upon a Star, and Loyal Brave True.
In October 2021, she released a song called Pa’ Mis Muchachas, which included singers Becky G, Nathy Peluso, and Nicki Nicole from Spain. The lead single from her second Spanish album is this one, which is scheduled for release after more than two decades of releasing her first Latin album, Mi Reflejo, in 2000.
Discography
Albums
- Christina Aguilera (1999)
- Mi Reflejo (2000)
- My Kind of Christmas (2000)
- Stripped (2002)
- Back to Basics (2006)
- Bionic (2010)
- Lotus (2012)
- Liberation (2018)
- Aguilera (2022)
Net Worth
As of 2025, Christina Aguilera has amassed a net worth of around $160 million from album sales, concert tours, acting roles, and television appearances, including her time on ‘The Voice’. Her success and status in the entertainment industry are evident in the luxurious home she owns in the Mulholland Estates of Beverly Hills.
Aguilera has endorsed a lot of brands, including Sears, Levi’s, Skechers, Mercedes-Benz, Versace, Virgin Mobile, Orange (UK), Oreo, Sony Ericsson, Coca-Cola, and Pepsi. MAC Cosmetics’ Viva Glam V campaign has had her appear in TV commercials.
