Last Updated on September 13, 2024
Christina Aguilera is an American singer, songwriter, producer, actress, and television personality. She rose to fame with her hit single, “Genie in a Bottle.” in 1999 and has had a successful career from the early 2000s to date.
Due to her talent, Aguilera has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry. She is a five-time Grammy award winner, recipient of many other awards, and has platinum albums. Aguilera has also been a judge on the TV show “The Voice” in six different seasons, earning her $15 million per year.
Below are some facts you should know about Christina Aguilera.
Quick Facts
| Full Name: | Christina María Aguilera |
| Popular Name: | Christina Aguilera, Xtina, Chrissy, Baby Jane |
| Gender: | Female |
| Birth Date: | Dec. 18, 1980 |
| Age: | 42 years |
| Parents: | Shelly Loraine Kearns (Mother), Fausto Xavier Aguilera (Father) |
| Siblings: | Rachel Aguilera, Stephanie Kearns, Michael Kearns, Casey Kearns |
| Birth Place: | Staten Island, New York, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | Irish American, German American, Dutch American, Ecuadorian American |
| Education: | Marshall Middle School, Rochester Area EI School, North Allegheny Intermediate High School |
| Marital Status: | Divorced |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Wife/Spouse: | Jordan Bratman (married 2005, divorced 2011 ) |
| Children: | Max Bratman, Summer Rain Rutler |
| Dating: | Matthew Rutler |
| Net Worth: | $180 million |
| Source of Wealth: | Singer, Songwriter, Actress, and Television Personality |
| Height: | 5ft1 (1.56 m) |
| Weight: | 50 kg (110 lbs) |
Early life and Career Information
Christina Aguilera was born to Shelly Loraine Kearns and Fausto Xavier Aguilera on the 18th of December 1980 in Staten Island, New York City. Her father was a soldier in the US Army, while her mother was a pianist and violinist. By nature of her father’s job, Aguilera moved around frequently before settling in Rochester, a Pittsburgh suburb, following her parents’ divorce when she was six.
Christina sought music to escape from her father’s physically and emotionally abusive behavior toward her and her mother. As a child, she sang a lot, which earned her the nickname “the little girl with the big voice” in her neighborhood.
In 1991, Christina took part in a TV talent show called “Star Search.” Although she was eliminated in the semi-finals, it helped her secure a role on The Mickey Mouse Club in 1993. When the show got canceled in 1994, Christina moved to Japan to record her first song, “All I Wanna Do,” with Japanese singer Keizo Nakanishi.
In 1998, Christina returned to the US to seek a recording contract. After submitting her performance of Whitney Houston’s “Run to You,” she was chosen by Disney to sing “Reflection,” the title song for the animated film “Mulan.”
The track “Genie in a Bottle,” released in June 1999 and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, catapulted Aguilera to fame. Her self-titled debut album was released in August 1999 and reached number one on the US Billboard 200. It has eight platinum certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and had sold 17 million copies worldwide as of 2010.
She followed up with two more studio albums in September and October 2000, “Mi Reflejo” and the festive album “My Kind of Christmas.” In 2001, “Mi Reflejo” took home the Best Female Pop Vocal Album award at the 2nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards. In February 2000, Aguilera won Best New Artist at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards.
With a version of Labelle’s “Lady Marmalade,” a 2001 collaboration with Pink, Mya, and Lil Kim, Aguilera took her first steps toward artistic control. It went on to win a Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.
On her fourth studio album, “Stripped” (2002), Aguilera served as executive producer and co-writer for most tracks. During the marketing for “Stripped,” Aguilera debuted her “Xtina” alter ego.
With her fifth studio album, “Back to Basics,” released in 2006, Aguilera went blonde again, adopting a throwback appearance inspired by Classic Hollywood style icons such as Marilyn Monroe and dubbed her new character “Baby Jane.” From November 2006 to October 2008, she grossed $48.1 million on her “Back to Basics Tour.”
Her subsequent albums “Bionic” (2010) and “Lotus” (2012) garnered mixed reviews, but her 2018 album “Liberation” earned positive reviews and debuted at number six on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States.
Aguilera has also found success as an actress in addition to her music career. She co-starred in the 2010 picture “Burlesque,” which garnered $90 million at the box office and earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. She’s also done voice work for the film “The Emoji Movie” (2017).
Christina Aguilera’s Net Worth
Despite rolling in a lot of money as a singer, Aguilera has a slew of successful products and endorsements under her belt, including being named the most rewarded celebrity brand in 2017. Xpose (2004), Simply Christina (2007), and Inspire (2008) are just a few of her successful fragrances. In 2004, she won about $300,000 for launching the summer sale at Harrods, a London department store.
Based on her achievements as a singer and revenues from other endeavors, Christina Aguilera’s net worth is estimated at $180 million.
Lessons From the Life of Christina Aguilera
Your Past Does Not Determine Your Future.
“The roughest roads often lead to the top” ~ Christina Aguilera.
Christina overcame the turbulence that life brought her way with having an abusive father. To her, those difficulties helped shape her to become a stronger person. Life can be pretty unfair sometimes, and you may face many challenges. Hang in there; it will all make sense soon.
Your Life is in Your Hands.
“Life is a journey, It can take you anywhere you wanna go.” ~ Christina Aguilera
Christina has reinvented herself several times on her life journey. She fashions her life in the way and manner she wants it to be. Like Christina, your life is also in your hands. So, take control and build the life you want for yourself.
