Christina Aguilera facts for kids
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Christina Aguilera
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Christina María Aguilera
December 18, 1980 New York City, U.S.
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| Years active | 1990–present |
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| Partner(s) | Matthew Rutler (2010–present; engaged) |
| Children | 2 |
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Christina María Aguilera (born December 18, 1980) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television star. She is known for her powerful four-octave singing voice and for changing her style and music over the years. Many people call her the "Voice of a Generation." She was also named a Disney Legend for her work with The Walt Disney Company.
Aguilera first became known on the TV show The All New Mickey Mouse Club (1993–1994). She later sang "Reflection" for the Disney movie Mulan (1998) and signed with RCA Records. She became a huge star in 1999 with her first album, Christina Aguilera. It had three number-one hits: "Genie in a Bottle", "What a Girl Wants", and "Come on Over Baby (All I Want is You)".
Wanting to change her image, she released the album Stripped in 2002. It became one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century. Later, she released Back to Basics (2006), which was inspired by old-school music. During this time, she had many worldwide hits, including "Lady Marmalade", "Dirrty", "Beautiful", and "Ain't No Other Man".
In the 2010s, Aguilera was featured on hit songs like "Moves like Jagger", "Feel This Moment", and "Say Something". She also starred in the movie Burlesque (2010) and was a coach on the TV show The Voice from 2011 to 2016.
Aguilera is one of the best-selling music artists ever, with over 100 million records sold. She has won many awards, including five Grammy Awards and two Latin Grammy Awards. She also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Early life
Christina María Aguilera was born on December 18, 1980, in New York City. Her father, Fausto, was from Ecuador and was a sergeant in the United States Army. Her mother, Shelly, has German, Irish, Welsh, and Dutch roots and was a violinist. Because of her father's army job, her family moved a lot, living in places like New Jersey, Texas, and even Japan.
When she was young, Aguilera lived in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. She was homeschooled to avoid bullying. Her parents divorced in 1987, and she moved with her mother and younger sister, Rachel, to her grandmother's house in Rochester, Pennsylvania. Aguilera has said that growing up in a difficult home led her to music, which was her escape.
At her grandmother's house, she listened to soul and blues singers, which sparked her interest in music. She started singing in public and entering talent shows. People in her town knew her as the "little girl with a big voice." In 1990, she appeared on the TV show Star Search but didn't win. She later sang the national anthem at games for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
Career
1993–1998: Early Career and Mulan
In 1993, Aguilera joined the cast of The All New Mickey Mouse Club on the Disney Channel. Other cast members included future stars like Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Ryan Gosling. The show ended in 1995.
After the show, Aguilera wanted a record deal. She sent a demo tape of herself singing a Whitney Houston song to Walt Disney Records. This led to her recording the song "Reflection" for the Disney movie Mulan (1998). The song was a success and helped her get a record deal with RCA Records.
1999–2001: Pop Stardom
In 1999, Aguilera released her first single, "Genie in a Bottle". It was a massive hit, staying at number one on the US Billboard charts for five weeks. Her first album, Christina Aguilera, came out in August 1999 and also went to number one. It sold over 17 million copies worldwide. At the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards, she won the award for Best New Artist.
The album had more hits, including "What a Girl Wants" and "Come on Over Baby (All I Want is You)", which both reached number one. In 2000, she released a Spanish-language album, Mi Reflejo, which won a Latin Grammy Award. She also released a Christmas album, My Kind of Christmas.
In 2001, she teamed up with Lil' Kim, Mýa, and Pink to record "Lady Marmalade" for the movie Moulin Rouge!. The song became her fourth number-one hit in the U.S. and won a Grammy Award.
2002–2004: A New Image with Stripped
Aguilera wanted to move away from her teen pop sound. She adopted a new, more mature image and called herself "Xtina." In 2002, she released the song "Dirrty". Its music video had a bold style that surprised many people.
Her fourth album, Stripped, was released in October 2002. She co-wrote most of the songs, which covered personal topics. The album was a huge success, selling 12 million copies around the world.
The album's second single, "Beautiful", became an anthem for self-acceptance. It reached number two on the charts and won a Grammy Award. Other singles from the album included "Fighter" and "Can't Hold Us Down". In 2003, she co-headlined The Justified & Stripped Tour with Justin Timberlake.
2005–2008: Back to Basics
In the mid-2000s, Aguilera changed her style again, this time inspired by Old Hollywood stars like Marilyn Monroe. Her fifth album, Back to Basics (2006), was a double album inspired by 1920s-1950s jazz, soul, and blues music. It debuted at number one in the U.S. and many other countries.
The lead single, "Ain't No Other Man", was a big hit and won a Grammy Award. Other popular songs from the album were "Hurt" and "Candyman". She promoted the album with the successful Back to Basics Tour, which traveled the world. In 2008, she released her first greatest hits album, Keeps Gettin' Better: A Decade of Hits.
2010–2015: Burlesque, The Voice, and Other Projects
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In 2010, Aguilera released her sixth album, Bionic, which had an electronic and futuristic sound. That same year, she starred in her first movie, Burlesque, alongside Cher. She also recorded several songs for the movie's soundtrack.
In 2011, Aguilera became one of the original coaches on the reality TV singing competition The Voice. She appeared on six seasons of the show between 2011 and 2016. Also in 2011, she was featured on Maroon 5's hit song "Moves like Jagger", which went to number one.
Her seventh album, Lotus, was released in 2012. In 2013, she had more hit collaborations, including "Feel This Moment" with Pitbull and "Say Something" with A Great Big World. "Say Something" was a huge success and won a Grammy Award.
2016–Present: Liberation and New Music
After a break from recording, Aguilera returned in 2018 with her eighth album, Liberation. The album received positive reviews and featured R&B and hip-hop sounds. She promoted it with The Liberation Tour, her first tour in ten years.
From 2019 to 2020, she had a concert residency in Las Vegas called Christina Aguilera: The Xperience. In 2020, she recorded two new songs for the live-action Disney movie Mulan: "Loyal Brave True" and a new version of "Reflection".
In 2022, Aguilera released Aguilera, her second Spanish-language album. The album was released in three parts and celebrated different styles of Latin music. It won a Latin Grammy Award. From 2023 to 2024, she started a new Las Vegas residency called Christina Aguilera at Voltaire.
Artistry
Voice and Musical Style
Aguilera is famous for her powerful soprano voice that spans four octaves. She is known for her ability to sing high notes and use a technique called melisma (singing many notes on one syllable). Critics have often compared her vocal ability to singers like Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston.
Her music is mainly pop, R&B, and soul, but she has experimented with many other genres. Her first album was teen pop, but Stripped included rock and hip-hop. Back to Basics explored old-school jazz and blues, while Bionic had an electronic feel. She has also recorded many albums in Spanish, honoring her Latin heritage.
Influences
Aguilera has said that soul singer Etta James is one of her biggest role models. She was also influenced by other legendary singers like Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and Aretha Franklin. As a performer, she looks up to artists like Madonna and Janet Jackson for their bold and creative stage shows.
Personal life
Aguilera was married to music executive Jordan Bratman from 2005 to 2011. They have one son, Max, who was born in 2008.
Since 2010, she has been in a relationship with Matthew Rutler, whom she met on the set of the movie Burlesque. They got engaged in 2014 and have a daughter, Summer Rain, born the same year.
Aguilera is also known for her charity work. She has supported causes related to domestic violence awareness, world hunger, and disaster relief. She has been a global spokesperson for the World Food Program since 2009.
Discography
Studio 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)
Filmography
- Burlesque (2010)
- The Emoji Movie (2017)
- Zoe (2018)
Tours and Residencies
Headlining tours
- Christina Aguilera in Concert (2000–2001)
- The Stripped Tour (2003)
- Back to Basics Tour (2006–2008)
- The Liberation Tour (2018)
- The X Tour (2019)
Co-headlining tours
- The Justified & Stripped Tour (with Justin Timberlake) (2003)
Residencies
- Christina Aguilera: The Xperience (2019–2020)
- Christina Aguilera at Voltaire (2023–2024)
Images for kids
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Aguilera performing at the 2022 Starlite Festival held in Marbella
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Aguilera at the Breakthrough Prize Award ceremony in 2014
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Aguilera at the D23 Expo where she was honoured as a Disney Legend in 2019
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Aguilera attending a fundraising event promoted by Montblanc in 2010
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Aguilera in 2012 with Hillary Clinton and David Novak at the World Food Programme USA Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C.
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Mariah Carey was one of Aguilera's main influences.
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Etta James was another major influence on Aguilera's singing.
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Whitney Houston also inspired Aguilera's vocal style.
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See also
In Spanish: Christina Aguilera para niños
