Christina Aguilera Biography

Christina Aguilera, whose real name is Christina María Aguilera, is a renowned American singer, songwriter, actress, television personality, and producer, born on December 18, 1980.

Christina Aguilera Height, Weight, Age, Biography, Affairs & More

Known by nicknames such as Chrissy, X-Tina, Christi, and “the little girl with the big voice,” she has established herself as a powerful and versatile performer. Throughout her career, Christina has gained fame not only for her vocal prowess and dynamic stage presence but also for her contributions to various entertainment mediums, earning her a prominent place in the music and entertainment industry.

Early Life

Christina Aguilera was born on December 18, 1980, in Staten Island, New York, to Fausto Xavier Aguilera, a US Army soldier, and Shelly Loraine (née Fidler), a musician. She spent her early years moving frequently due to her father’s military service, which exposed her to various cultures. Aguilera showed a passion for music from a young age, performing in local talent shows and on national television by the time she was a teenager. Her upbringing in a musically inclined family and her early exposure to performance set the stage for her future career in the entertainment industry.

Education

Christina Aguilera attended the Rochester Area School District in Rochester, US, and Marshall Middle School in Wexford, US. She later attended North Allegheny Intermediate High School but dropped out to pursue homeschooling. She did not attend college and holds a high school educational qualification.

Age

Christina Aguilera was born on December 18, 1980, in Staten Island, New York, U.S. She is 44 years old. Her zodiac sign is Sagittarius, and she holds American nationality.

Physical Stats

Christina Aguilera stands at a height of 157 cm (1.57 m or 5’2″) and weighs approximately 50 kg (110 lbs). Her body measurements are 36-32-39. She has naturally blue eyes, although she often wears bright blue lenses, and her hair is blonde.

Husband and Children

Christina Aguilera is divorced and identifies as straight. She was married to Jordan Bratman from 2005 until their divorce in 2011. She has two children: a son named Max Liron Bratman and a daughter named Summer Rain Rutler.

Family

Christina Aguilera comes from a family with her father, Fausto Xavier Aguilera, who served as a US Army soldier, and her mother, Shelly Loraine (née Fidler), a musician. She has two brothers, Michael and Casey, and two sisters, Rachel and Stephanie. The Aguilera family practices Roman Catholicism.

Christina Aguilera with her Husband Jordan Bratman

Christina Aguilera with her Son

Christina Aguilera with her Daughter

Career

Christina Aguilera’s career took off in the late 1990s when she gained prominence as a pop singer with her debut self-titled album in 1999, which included the hit single “Genie in a Bottle.” Known for her powerful voice and versatile vocal range, she quickly rose to fame as one of the leading pop artists of her generation. Aguilera’s success continued with subsequent albums like “Stripped” (2002) and “Back to Basics” (2006), which showcased her ability to blend pop, R&B, and soul influences. Throughout her career, she has won multiple Grammy Awards and has been recognized for her contributions to music and entertainment as a singer, songwriter, and performer.

Discography

Studio albums

• Stripped (2002)
• My Kind of Christmas (2000)
• Mi Reflejo (2000)
• Lotus (2012)
• Liberation (2018)
• Christina Aguilera (1999)
• Bionic (2010)
• Back to Basics (2006)
• Aguilera (2022)

Filmography

See also: Christina Aguilera videography

• Zoe (2018)
• The Emoji Movie (2017)
• Burlesque (2010)

Theater

• Burlesque (2024); producer, co-composer and lyricist

Net Worth

Christina Aguilera has an estimated net worth of $130 million.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Christina Aguilera

• The famous Madonna Kiss where she kissed Britney Spears, was supposed to include Jennifer Lopez, not Aguilera.
• She won a music talent show when she was a part of The Micky Mouse Club, which she joined 2 years after the time she had auditioned because she was too young to join then. Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Ryan Gosling, JC Chasez and Keri Russel were the show too and referred to Christina as “The Diva”.
• She was turned down by Charlie XCX to collaborate for a project saying that she is cool but not the right fact.
• She dropped out of high school and opted for home-schooling due to excessive bullying in the school.
• She developed an alter ego after watching the movie What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? Her alter ego is of the character Baby Jane, who is in a wheelchair and is supposed to be taken care of by her sister.
• Her satin underwear that she wore for the 2013 Maxim cover sold for $1500.
• Does Christina Aguilera smoke?: Yes
• Does Christina Aguilera drink alcohol?: Yes
• Christina has appeared on the show Beverly Hills in 1999 before she had actually made it big. She has also been the judge on the reality show The Voice.
• Christina Aguilera has five Grammy Awards and a Latin Grammy Award to her name. She has sold more than 50 million albums, had 17 Grammy nominations and has been one of the most successful artists of the 2000s.
• Christina Aguilera has a powerful soprano voice ranging four full octaves. Despite being a soprano, she can sing like a contralto and hit thick powerful chest notes with immense emotion and intensity.
• Aguilera has been a motivation for the now pop queen Lady Gaga. Her song “I turn to you” helped Gaga to make her vocals better.
• Aguilera has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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