Christina Aguilera is an American singer, songwriter, and actress known for her powerful voice, wide vocal range, and influence on pop and Latin music since the late 1990s. She is often cited as one of the best-selling music artists of all time and has been recognized as one of the greatest singers of her generation.
Basic facts
Christina María Aguilera was born on December 18, 1980, in New York City and has U.S. and Ecuadorian heritage through her father. She first gained national attention as a child on Disney’s The New Mickey Mouse Club before launching her recording career.
Major hits and albums
Her 1999 debut album Christina Aguilera produced chart‑topping singles such as “Genie in a Bottle,” “What a Girl Wants,” and “Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You).” She later shifted to a more mature image and sound with albums like Stripped (2002) and Back to Basics (2006), which included hits such as “Dirrty,” “Beautiful,” and “Ain’t No Other Man.”
Awards and impact
Aguilera has sold over 100 million records worldwide and has won multiple Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist, as well as Latin Grammys and many other industry honors. She is frequently described as a pop and gay icon and has been praised for tackling themes like sexuality, feminism, and self‑acceptance in her music and videos.
Other work
Beyond music, Aguilera starred in the film Burlesque (2010) and served as a coach on the television singing competition The Voice for several seasons. She has also been active in philanthropy, notably working with hunger‑relief and humanitarian campaigns and supporting LGBTQ+ and anti‑domestic‑violence causes.
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