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{{Infobox person
| name               = Christina Aguilera
| image              = Christina Aguilera for Allure, November 2022.png
| caption            = Aguilera in 2022
| birth_name         = Christina María Aguilera
| birth_date         = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1980|12|18}}
| birth_place        = [[New York City|New York City, New York]]<!--No boroughs/neighborhoods, just cities per format.-->, U.S.<!--As per WP:LINKDIRECT and Template:infobox person, birthplace indicates CITY, state, then country. No need to spell out "United States; 'U.S.' is fine.-->
| other_names        = {{hlist|Xtina|Baby Jane}}
| occupation         = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter|actress|television personality|investor|businesswoman}}
| organization       = [[Christina Aguilera Fragrances]]<br/>MX Investments
| works              = {{hlist|[[Christina Aguilera discography|Discography]]|[[Christina Aguilera videography|videography]]|[[List of songs recorded by Christina Aguilera|songs recorded]]|[[List of Christina Aguilera concert tours|tours]]}}
| spouse             = {{marriage|Jordan Bratman|November 19, 2005|April 15, 2011|reason=divorced}}
| partner            = Matthew Rutler (2010–present; engaged)
| children           = 2
| relatives          = [[Jim Fidler]] (cousin)
| years_active       = 1993–present
| net_worth          = <!-- Do NOT add info from "Celebrity Net Worth" as it is unreliable -->
| awards             = Over [[List of awards and nominations received by Christina Aguilera|200 wins]]
| website            = {{URL|christinaaguilera.com}}
| signature          = Christina Aguilera signature.png
| module             = {{Infobox musical artist
| embed              = yes
| background         = solo_singer
| origin             = [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], U.S.
| instrument         = Vocals
| genre              = {{hlist|[[Pop music|Pop]]|[[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]|[[Soul music|soul]]|[[hip-hop]]}}
| label              = {{hlist|[[RCA Records|RCA]]|[[Legacy Recordings|Legacy]]|[[Sony Music Latin|Sony Latin]]}}
| associated_acts    = <!-- before adding please see [[Template:Infobox musical artist/doc#associated acts]] for appropriate additions-->
}}
}}
'''Christina María Aguilera''' ({{IPAc-en|æ|ɡ|ɪ|ˈ|l|ɛər|ə}};<ref>{{cite AV media|people=[[Vogue France]]|date=31 May 2022|title=Christina Aguilera: les coulisses de sa performance à la soirée de l'amfAR, à Cannes|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruTyPkUUTWU|archive-url=http://ghostarchive.org/varchive/ruTyPkUUTWU| archive-date=19 June 2022|url-status=live|time=0:03}}{{cbignore}}</ref> born December 18, 1980), also known as '''Xtina''', is an American singer, songwriter, actress and television personality.<!--Only the most notable occupations associated with her, other less notable occupations should be listed in the infobox. --> Referred to as the "[[Honorific nicknames in popular music|Voice of a Generation]]",<ref name="VOAG">{{cite web|author=Paul Grein|date=1 December 2021|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2021-peoples-choice-awards-christina-aguilera-music-icon-award-1235004745/|title=Christina Aguilera to Get Music Icon at 2021 People's Choice Awards|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=3 January 2022}}</ref> she has been remarkable due her four-octave [[vocal range]] and ability to sustain high notes.<ref name="ClassicFM"/> Aguilera rose to stardom with her [[Christina Aguilera (album)|eponymous debut album]], for which she is credited for influencing the revival of [[teen pop]] during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Her works, which incorporate feminism, sexuality, and domestic violence, have generated both critical praise and controversy, for which she is often cited as an influence by other artists.

After launching her career as a [[child star]] and appearing in television programs, Aguilera signed with [[RCA Records]] in 1998. Her debut album spawned three [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] number-one singles: "[[Genie in a Bottle]]", "[[What a Girl Wants (Christina Aguilera song)|What a Girl Wants]]" and "[[Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)]]", as well earned her the [[Grammy Award for Best New Artist]]. Once established as a [[bubblegum pop]] artist, Aguilera adopted a more mature and provocative persona and sparked controversy for exploring her sexuality with the music video for "[[Dirrty]]", leading to the departure of her [[teen idol]] image. She kept achieving worldwide success with albums ''[[Stripped (Christina Aguilera album)|Stripped]]'' (2002) and ''[[Back to Basics (Christina Aguilera album)|Back to Basics]]'' (2006), and its singles "[[Beautiful (Christina Aguilera song)|Beautiful]]", "[[Can't Hold Us Down]]", "[[Ain't No Other Man]]", and "[[Hurt (Christina Aguilera song)|Hurt]]".

Her work was expanded to the Spanish records ''[[Mi Reflejo]]'' (2000) and ''[[Aguilera (album)|Aguilera]]'' (2022), whose have entered the U.S. [[Billboard Top Latin Albums|Top Latin Albums]]. Throughout her career, she also reached commercial success in collaboration songs with other artists, including "[[Lady Marmalade]]", "[[Moves Like Jagger]]", "[[Feel This Moment]]" and "[[Say Something (A Great Big World song)|Say Something]]". Aguilera's work has broadened to roles in films such as ''[[Burlesque (2010 American film)|Burlesque]]'' (2010), which earning her a [[Golden Globe Award]] for [[Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song|Best Original Song]] nomination due [[Burlesque (soundtrack)|its soundtrack]], as well on television programs as a coach on [[reality competition]] show ''[[The Voice (American TV series)|The Voice]]'' (2011–2016), and as a supporting actress in the musical series ''[[Nashville (2012 TV series)|Nashville]]'' (2015). Her other activities include been a spokesperson for the [[World Food Program]] (WFP), as well ventures as a [[Christina Aguilera Fragrances|perfumes brand]], a [[Angel City FC|soccer team]], and a wide range of investments in other companies.

With estimated sales over 100 million records, Aguilera is recognized as one of the world's [[List of best-selling music artists|best-selling music artists]]. In 2009, she was classified as the twentieth most successful artist of the 2000s by ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''. Referred to as a [[pop icon|pop culture icon]], she has accumulated numerous [[List of awards and nominations received by Christina Aguilera|awards and accolades]], including five [[Grammy Awards]], two [[Latin Grammy Award]], three [[Billboard Latin Music Awards|''Billboard'' Latin Music Awards]], two [[MTV Video Music Awards]] (VMAs), two [[People's Choice Awards]] (PCAs)—including the inaugural [[47th People's Choice Awards#Other|Music Icon Award]]—, one [[Guinness World Record]] and was named a [[Disney Legend]]. Aguilera was also ranked as the eighth [[The Greatest (TV series)|greatest woman in music]] and the fourteenth [[The Greatest (TV series)|greatest woman in music video era]], both by [[VH1]]. In addition to being cited as one of the most influential Latin artists in the [[entertainment industry]], she was listed among the [[Time 100|100 most influential people in the world]] by ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'' in 2013.

== Early life ==
Christina María Aguilera was born on December 18, 1980, in [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|New York]], to Shelly Loraine ([[née]] Fidler) and Fausto Wagner Xavier Aguilera.<ref>{{cite web|author=Julia Wang|date=April 2007|url=https://people.com/people/christina_aguilera/biography/|title=Christina Aguilera: Biography|publisher=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=3 February 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140331213217/https://people.com/people/christina_aguilera/biography/|archive-date=31 March 2014}}</ref> Her father is an Ecuadorian emigrant from [[Guayaquil]] while her mother has German, Irish, Welsh, and Dutch ancestry.{{sfn|Dominguez|2003|p=2–3}}<ref>{{cite web|author=Paulina Jayne Isaac|date=27 June 2020|url=https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/music/a32987825/christina-aguilera-stage-name/|title=Christina Aguilera Says Music Execs Thought Her Name Was "Too Ethnic"|publisher=[[Cosmopolitan (magazine)|Cosmopolitan]]|access-date=3 February 2023}}</ref> Fausto Aguilera was an [[United States Army]] sergeant, and Shelly Loraine was a violinist member of the [[American Youth Symphony]] before becoming a Spanish translator.<ref name="Remade"/>{{sfn|Dominguez|2003|p=2}} Due Fausto's military service, Aguilera family was moving frequently, living in New Jersey and Texas.<ref name="FastTrack">{{cite web|author=Richard Harrington|date=13 February 2000|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/WPcap/2000-02/13/003r-021300-idx.html|title=Christina Aguilera's Fast Track|publisher=[[The Washington Post]]|access-date=3 February 2023}}</ref> In 1983, they moved to Japan and lived in [[Sagamihara]] for at least two years.{{sfn|Dominguez|2003|p=4}} The family returned to U.S and ultimately settled in Pennsylvania, welcoming her younger sister, Rachel, in 1986.{{sfn|Dominguez|2003|p=8}} Aguilera has been spoke out about her father's physically and emotionally abusive behavior.<ref name="OldSoul"/> She eventually used music to escape her turbulent household.<ref name="ChildStar"/> In 1987, Shelly filed divorce to Fausto and moved with children to her mother's home in [[Rochester, Pennsylvania|Rochester]], a suburg of [[Pittsburgh]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Sophronia Scott-Gregory|date=27 September 1999|url=https://people.com/archive/uncorking-the-genie-vol-52-no-12/|title=Uncorking the Genie|publisher=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=3 February 2023}}</ref> She later remarried to James Kearns with whom she had a son named Michael.{{sfn|Donovan|2010|p=9}} Following decades of estrangement, Aguilera expressed interest in reconciling with her father in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|author=Joyce Chen|date=10 February 2012|url=https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/christina-aguilera-reconcile-estranged-father-open-lunch-article-1.1020009|title=Christina Aguilera Wants to Reconcile with Estranged Father|publisher=[[New York Daily News]]|access-date=3 February 2023}}</ref>

During childhood, Aguilera explored her grandmother's personal records—which featured mostly soul and blues singers—whose increased her interest in music.<ref>{{cite web|author=Austin Scaggs|date=24 July 2006|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/christina-aguilera-dirty-girl-cleans-up-108302/|title=Christina Aguilera: Dirty Girl Cleans Up|publisher=[[Rolling Stone]]|access-date=3 February 2023}}</ref> She also began to practice singing and competing in talent contests.{{sfn|Dominguez|2003|p=14–16}} Followed numerous contests, she earned reputation in the neighborhood as the "little girl with a big voice" and received attention on local television and radio programs.{{sfn|Donovan|2010|p=13}}<ref>{{cite web|author=Lorraine Ali|date=30 July 2006|url=https://www.newsweek.com/christina-aguilera-comes-age-112341|title=Christina Aguilera Comes of Age|publisher=[[Newsweek]]|access-date=3 February 2023}}</ref> In 1990, she performed the popular song "[[A Sunday Kind of Love]]" on the [[reality competition]] show ''[[Star Search]]'', but was eliminated during the semi-final round.<ref>{{cite web|author=Lynn Hirschberg|date=1 July 2011|url=https://www.wmagazine.com/story/christina-aguilera-cover-story|title=From the Vault: The Fall & Rise of Christina Aguilera|publisher=[[W (magazine)|W]]|access-date=3 February 2023}}</ref> Aguilera eventually was invited to sing "[[The Star-Spangled Banner]]" before [[Pittsburgh Penguins]] hockey, [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] football, and [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] baseball games, as well during the [[1992 Stanley Cup Finals]].{{sfn|Donovan|2010|p=7}}<ref>{{cite web|author=6 May 2009|url=https://archive.triblive.com/news/anthem-singer-fires-up-mellon-crowd/|title=Anthem Singer Fires Up Mellon Crowd|publisher=[[Pittsburgh Tribune-Review]]|access-date=3 February 2023}}</ref> During her youth in [[Pittsburgh metropolitan area]], she attended [[North Allegheny Intermediate High School]] before leaving there to be homeschooled to avoid bullying she has experienced in the institution.{{sfn|Donovan|2010|p=8}}<ref>{{cite web|author=Megan Tomasic|date=24 February 2020|url=https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/what-a-ride-wexfords-aguilera-won-grammy-for-best-new-artist-20-years-ago/|title='What a Ride': Wextford's Christina Aguilera Won Grammy for Best New Artist 20 Years Ago|publisher=[[Pittsburgh Tribune-Review]]|access-date=3 February 2023}}</ref>

== Career ==
=== 1993–1998: Career beginnings ===
In 1991, Aguilera auditioned for a position on ''[[The Mickey Mouse Club#1989–1994 revival: The All-New Mickey Mouse Club|The All-New Mickey Mouse Club]]'' (MMC), aired on the [[Disney Channel]]. She ran against 400 candidates and despite making the shortlist, she was not accepted due she did not meet the minimum age requirement.{{sfn|Dominguez|2003|p=17}} Aguilera received a call from one of the show's producers asking if she was still interested in becoming a "[[Mouseketeer]]" in 1992. She returned to competing against 15,000 candidates and was selected to join the variety program the following year.{{sfn|Dominguez|2003|p=21}} Her fellow cast members included [[Ryan Gosling]], [[Keri Russell]], [[Britney Spears]], and [[Justin Timberlake]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Rob Goldstein|date=15 May 1999|url=http://music.yahoo.com/read/interview/12043048|title=Dreaming of Genie|publisher=[[Yahoo! Music]]|access-date=27 January 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070401032341/http://music.yahoo.com/read/interview/12043048|archive-date=1 April 2007}}</ref> During the show recordings—which included Aguilera performing [[musical number]]s and [[comedy sketch]]es—she moved with her family to [[Orlando, Florida]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Shirley Gómez|date=23 November 2021|url=https://www.hola.com/us/celebrities/20211125306760/proof-that-christina-aguilera-has-always-been-a-proud-latina/|title=Proof That Christina Aguilera Has Always Been a Proud Latina|publisher=[[¡Hola!]]|access-date=27 January 2023}}</ref> In 1994, it was reported the series would not return for a new season.{{sfn|Dominguez|2003|p=31–32}}

Aiming to beginning a music career, Aguilera moved to Japan in 1997. She was selected to record a duet with Japanese singer [[Keizo Nakanishi]], with whom she performed in concert shows around the country.{{sfn|Govan|2013|p=24}} Their song, "All I Wanna Do", was released as a [[promotional single]] and failed to reach commercial success.{{sfn|Donovan|2010|p=13}} In June 1997, Aguilera went on to Romania to represent the United States in a singers contest during the [[Golden Stag Festival]], but she failed to win over the audience.{{sfn|Govan|2013|p=24–25}} Seeking for a recording contract, Aguilera recorded numerous [[Demo (music)|demo tapes]] directed to record labels, including [[Walt Disney Records]], for which she send a [[cover version]] of "[[Run to You (Whitney Houston song)|Run to You]]" by [[Whitney Houston]].{{sfn|Dominguez|2003|p=43–44}} She eventually was given the opportunity to record "[[Reflection (Mulan song)|Reflection]]", theme from animated film ''[[Mulan (1998 film)|Mulan]]'' (1998), which charted on the [[Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks|''Billboard'' Adult Contemporary]] chart at number 15.{{sfn|Dominguez|2003|p=45}}

=== 1999–2001: Breakthrough with debut album ===
Following the attention received with "Reflection", [[Ron Fair]]—[[A&R]] executive from [[RCA Records]]—offered to Aguilera a deal with the label. In late 1998, she started recording her debut studio album which reportedly had invested $1 million on writers, producers and voice lessons.<ref name="FastTrack"/> Although Aguilera's desire to create a material directly inspired by [[R&B]], the label opted for a [[teen pop]] production due the genre's high financial return in the late 1990s.<ref name="Stories">{{cite web|author=Alim Kheraj|date=8 October 2016|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a810328/the-surprising-stories-behind-6-of-christina-aguileras-biggest-hits/|title=The Surprising Stories Behind 6 of Christina Aguilera's Biggest Hits|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> Her self-titled debut album, ''[[Christina Aguilera (album)|Christina Aguilera]]'', was released in August 1999, and debuted at number one on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref name="15Y">{{cite web|author=Kennth Partridge|date=22 August 2014|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/reviews/christina-aguileras-self-titled-debut-at-15-classic-track-by-6229086/|title=Christina Aguilera's Self-Titled Debut at 15: Classic Track-by-Track Album Review|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> It catapulted Aguilera's popularity globally and sold over ten million copies in its first year of release.<ref>{{cite web|author=Leila Cobo|date=12 August 2000|url=https://books.google.com.br/books?id=fBAEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA13|title=Aguilera Makes Spanish Debut on BMG U.S. Latin|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> It was later [[RIAA certification|certified eight times platinum]] by [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA),<ref name="RIAA"/> and sold over 17 million copies worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|author=Craig McLean|date=7 May 2010|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandpopfeatures/7682705/Christina-Aguileras-eye-on-the-prize.html|title=Christina Aguilera's 'Eye on the Prize'|publisher=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Lewis Corner|date=22 June 2016|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a798783/christina-aguileras-genie-in-a-bottle-is-17-years-old-so-here-are-17-cool-facts-about-pops-biggest-voice/|title=Christina Aguilera's 'Genie In A Bottle' is 17 Years Old, So Here Are 17 Cool Facts About Pop's Biggest Voice|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref>

"[[Genie in a Bottle]]" served as the album's lead single, and topped the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] for five consecutive weeks. It also rise Aguilera's popularity worldwide, leading charts in over 20 countries.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com.br/books?id=wg0EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA7|title=Portrait of an Artist: Christina Aguilera|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> The single attracted the attention of conservative people including celebrities such as [[Debbie Gibson]] that spoke out against its lyrical content, and was eventually considered "too provocative" to be sung by a [[teen idol]].{{sfn|Dominguez|2003|p=70–72}}<ref>{{cite web|author=Katy Daigle|date=28 October 1999|url=https://www.courant.com/1999/10/28/gibson-recalls-her-pioneering-young-old-days/|title=Gibson Recalls Her Pioneering Young Old Days|publisher=[[The Hartford Courant]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> Due to the criticism, [[Radio Disney]] replaced the original version with a censored one.<ref>{{cite web|author=Nicole Hogsett|date=6 May 2009|url=http://voices.yahoo.com/the-top-ten-songs-christina-aguilera-3230095.html?cat=33|title=The Top Ten Songs by Christina Aguilera|publisher=[[Yahoo! Voices]]|access-date=1 March 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130929233335/http://voices.yahoo.com/the-top-ten-songs-christina-aguilera-3230095.html?cat=33|archive-date=29 September 2013}}</ref> Other of the album's singles, "[[What a Girl Wants (Christina Aguilera song)|What a Girl Wants]]" and "[[Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)]]", also topped the Hot 100 chart, while "[[I Turn to You (All-4-One song)#Christina Aguilera version|I Turn to You]]" reached number three there.<ref name="15Y"/> At the [[42nd Annual Grammy Awards]], Aguilera won the [[Grammy Award for Best New Artist|Best New Artist]], which received wide media coverage. ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'' credited the award for "[helping] certify her credentials as a real singer".<ref name="Time2000">{{cite web|author=Christopher John Farley|date=27 February 2000|url=https://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,39950,00.html|title=Christina Aguilera|publisher=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> In mid 2000, she embarked on [[Christina Aguilera in Concert]]—which visited North America, Latin America, Europe, and Japan.<ref>{{cite web|author=David Basham|date=27 April 2000|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1424806/christina-aguilera-announces-tour-youth-programs/|title=Christina Aguilera Announces Tour, Youth Programs|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref>{{sfn|Dominguez|2003|p=169}}
{{quote box||align=|width=25em|quote=I was completely blown away, shocked, overwhelmed and thrilled. I didn't expect it. I've dreamed of that since I was eight years old. I was rambling off the top of my head, my knees were shaking and I'm still floating on air because of it!|source=—Aguilera on winning [[Grammy Award for Best New Artist|Best New Artist]] at the [[42nd Annual Grammy Awards]].{{sfn|Govan|2013|p=43}}}}
Aguilera's success continued to rise with the release of her second studio album, ''[[Mi Reflejo]]'', in September 2000. It features Spanish-language songs and was produced as a [[Latin pop]] material.<ref>{{cite web|author=Teri van Horn|date=15 August 2000|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/l9ry99/christina-aguilera-delves-into-latin-roots-on-spanish-lp|title=Christina Aguilera Delves Into Latin Roots On Spanish LP|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> The album topped both the [[Billboard Top Latin Albums|''Billboard'' Top Latin Albums]] and [[Billboard Latin Pop Albums|Latin Pop Albums]] for nineteen consecutive weeks and later was certified [[RIAA certification#Spanish|six times Latin platinum]] by the RIAA.<ref>{{cite web|author=Leila Cobo|date=28 April 2001|url=https://books.google.com.br/books?id=oxMEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA53|title=Billboard Awards Recognize the Best in Latin Music|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Shirley Gómez|date=23 November 2021|url=https://www.hola.com/us/celebrities/20211125306760/proof-that-christina-aguilera-has-always-been-a-proud-latina/|title=Proof That Christina Aguilera Has Always Been a Proud Latina|publisher=[[¡Hola!]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> ''Mi Reflejo'' also reached the platinum stats in Argentina, Mexico, and Spain.{{sfn|Govan|2013|p=75}} At the [[2nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards]], it won [[Latin Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Album|Best Female Pop Vocal Album]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Christina Saraceno|date=30 October 2001|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/christina-wins-latin-grammy-235689/|title=Christina Wins Latin Grammy|publisher=[[Rolling Stone]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> In October 2000, she also promoted a third record, ''[[My Kind of Christmas]]'', and later starred in a holiday special, ''[[My Reflection]]'', which aired on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]].{{sfn|Dominguez|2003|p=181}} Aguilera's commercial success saw her being named the 2000 Top Female Pop Act by ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ehEEAAAAMBAJ&pg=RA37-PA2|title=Year in Music: 2000|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> The same year, she filed a [[fiduciary duty]] against manager Steve Kurtz for "improper, undue, and inappropriate influence over her professional activities". She eventually hired [[Irving Azoff]] to manage her career, aiming a new artistic direction and control of her own image.<ref>{{cite web|author=Kara Manning|date=17 October 2000|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/uute7x/aguilera-sues-former-manager|title=Aguilera Sues Former Manager|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref>

In early 2001, Aguilera reached commercial success with collaboration singles. While "[[Nobody Wants to Be Lonely]]" with [[Ricky Martin]] peaked number thirteen on Hot 100, "[[Lady Marmalade#Moulin Rouge! version|Lady Marmalade]]" with [[Lil' Kim]], [[Mýa]], and [[Pink (singer)|Pink]] topped the chart for five consecutive weeks.<ref>{{cite web|author=Suzette Fernandez|date=24 December 2016|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/ricky-martin-hot-100-hits-7632412/|title=Ricky Martin's Billboard Hot 100 Hits|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> The later, included on [[Moulin Rouge! Music from Baz Luhrmann's Film|''Moulin Rouge!'' soundtrack]], earned her the [[MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year]], as well the [[Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals]], for which she was also nominated with "Nobody's Want to Be Lonely".<ref>{{cite web|author=John Mitchell|date=27 June 2021|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/neomxg/remaking-lady-marmalade-10-years-later|title=Remaking 'Lady Marmalade' 10 Years Later|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> In August 2001, [[Warlock Records]] released ''[[Just Be Free]]'', a [[demo|demo album]] recorded by Aguilera between 1994 and 1995 while she was looking for a recording deal following the end of ''[[The Mickey Mouse Club#1989–1994 revival: The All-New Mickey Mouse Club|The All-New Mickey Mouse Club]]'' (MMC).{{sfn|Dominguez|2003|p=203–206}} She filed a suit against the label and the album's producers aiming to stop the release of the album. Both parties came to a confidential settlement to release the album, in which Aguilera len out her name, likeness, and image for an unspecified amount of damages.<ref>{{cite web|author=Stephanie MCGrath|date=3 July 2001|url=http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/A/Aguilera_Christina/2001/07/03/pf-742790.html|title=Disputed Aguilera Album to Be Released|publisher=[[Jam!]]|access-date=1 March 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.is/CNr6N|archive-date=11 July 2014}}</ref>

=== 2002–2004: New image with Stripped ===
With a new management, Aguilera began working in a new project while she was moving away from [[teen pop]] niche.<ref name="Puppet"/> She later cultivated a new image by adopting the [[alter ego]] Xtina, dyeing her hair black, and debuting several tattoos and body piercings.<ref>{{cite web|author=ABC Staff|date=6 January 2006|url=https://abcnews.go.com/2020/story?id=123689&page=1|title=How Christina Aguilera Got 'Dirty'|publisher=[[ABC News]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref><ref name="Evolution">{{cite web|author=Hazel Cills|date=4 June 2013|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/rzzgxr/christina-aguilera-the-style-evolution-of-a-diva|title=Christina Aguilera: The Style Evolution of a Diva|publisher=[[Vice (magazine)|Vice]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> Her fourth studio album, ''[[Stripped (Christina Aguilera album)|Stripped]]'', was released in October 2002. Containing numerous musical genres, including [[R&B]], [[hip-hop]], [[flamenco]], and [[rock music|rock]],<ref>{{cite web|author=Dan Aquilante|date=29 October 2002|url=https://nypost.com/2002/10/29/gripped-by-stripped/|title=Gripped by 'Stripped'|publisher=[[New York Post]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> it was described by her as "a new beginning, a re-introduction of [herself] as a new artist", for which she also contributed as [[executive producer]] and co-wrote most of the songs.<ref>{{cite web|author=Legacy Staff|date=14 October 2023|url=https://www.legacyrecordings.com/2022/10/14/christina-aguileras-stripped-20th-anniversary-celebrated-with-deluxe-digital-edition/|title=Christina Aguilera’s ‘Stripped’ 20th Anniversary Celebrated with Deluxe Digital Edition|publisher=[[Legacy Recordings]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Jennifer Vineyard|date=30 October 2002|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/ny0hvk/christina-stands-up-for-the-ladies-discusses-fathers-abuse|title=Christina Stands Up For The Ladies, Discusses Father's Abuse|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> The album debuted at number two on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], and eventually was [[RIAA certification|certified five times platinum]] by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA).<ref>{{cite web|author=Rania Aniftos|date=26 October 2022|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/christina-aguilera-stripped-outfit-recreation-1235161623/|title=Christina Aguilera Recreates 'Stripped' Look on TikTok|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref><ref name="RIAA"/> In the UK, ''Stripped'' sold over two million copies and became the second highest-selling album by an American female artists in 2000s.<ref>{{cite web|author=Rob Copsey|date=14 April 2021|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/christina-aguilera-working-on-new-english-and-spanish-language-albums__32906/|title=Christina Aguilera Working on New English and Spanish Language Albums|publisher=[[The Official Charts Company]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|author=Alan Jones|title=The Noughties' Official UK Albums Chart Top 100|periodical=[[Music Week]]|publisher=[[UBM plc|United Business Media]]|location=London, England|page=19|date=30 January 2010}}</ref> Since then, it was reported the album sold 12 million copies globally.<ref>{{cite web|author=Touré|date=29 June 2006|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/scott-storchs-outrageous-fortune-51499/|title=Scott Storch's Outrageous Fortune|publisher=[[Rolling Stone]]|access-date=1 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080419055040/http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/10699242/scott_storchs_outrageous_fortune/print|archive-date=19 April 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Gary Grimes|date=24 October 2022|url=https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/christina-aguilera-stripped-album-oral-history|title=Christina Aguilera's Stripped: An Oral History|publisher=[[W (magazine)|W]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref>
[[File:Stripped Tour CH - cropped.jpg|thumb|190px|left|Aguilera performing on [[The Stripped Tour]] in 2003.]]
The album's lead single, "[[Dirrty]]", peaked number 48 on [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]].<ref name="Stories"/> Its accompanying music video generated controversy for depicting overtly [[sexual fetishes]],<ref>{{cite web|author=Tanya L. Edwards|date=23 October 2002|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1458275/how-dirty-is-dirrty-x-posing-the-kinks-in-x-tinas-video/|title=How Dirty Is 'Dirrty'? X-posing The Kinks In Xtina's Video|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> attracting the attention of conservative organizations and moralists sought to have the video banned on [[MTV]].<ref name="OnTrend"/> The music video sparked protests in Thailand and eventually was banned in the country's local television.<ref>{{cite web|author=Joe D'Angelo|date=18 October 2002|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/30zk1v/dirrty-christina-aguilera-video-thai-ed-to-sex-industry|title='Dirrty' Christina Aguilera Video Thai-ed To Sex Industry|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref><ref name="Controversial">{{cite web|author=Frances Romero|date=6 June 2011|url=https://entertainment.time.com/2011/06/07/top-10-controversial-music-videos/slide/christina-aguilera-dirrty/|title=Top 10 Controversial Music Videos|publisher=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> Aguilera's new persona was widely criticized by media outlets and it began to overshadow her music,<ref>{{cite web|author=Josh Tryangiel|date=27 August 2006|url=http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1376243-1,00.html|title=Welcome to My Bubble|publisher=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012211218/http://time.com/time/magazine/article/0%2C9171%2C1376243-1%2C00.html|archive-date=12 October 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Jane Dark|date=11 November 2002|url=http://www.villagevoice.com/2002-11-12/music/siren-wailing/|title=Siren Wailing|publisher=[[The Village Voice]]|access-date=1 March 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041209030356/http://www.villagevoice.com/issues/0246/dark.php|archive-date=9 December 2004}}</ref> while ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' described her image as "the world's skeeziest reptile woman".<ref>{{cite web|author=David Browne|date=1 November 2002|url=https://ew.com/article/2002/11/01/stripped-3/|title=Stripped|publisher=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> Although the backlash, "Dirrty" topped the charts in Ireland and the UK.<ref>{{cite web|author=George Griffiths|date=17 November 2022|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/official-charts-flashback-2002-christina-aguilera-got-down-and-dirrty-for-one-of-pops-great-re-inventions__21081/|title=Flashback 2002: Xtina Was Down to Get Dirrty at Number 1|publisher=[[The Official Charts Company]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> The second single, "[[Beautiful (Christina Aguilera song)|Beautiful]]", reached number two on the Hot 100. It received universal acclaim for its empowering lyrics about embracing inner beauty, and became a [[LGBT anthem]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Billboard Staff|date=7 June 2022|url=https://www.billboard.com/lists/lgbtq-anthems-queer-pride-songs/|title=Best LGBTQ Anthems of All Time|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> At the [[46th Annual Grammy Awards]], the single won [[Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance|Best Female Pop Vocal Performance]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Alex Gonzalez|date=16 November 2022|url=https://www.grammy.com/news/christina-aguilera-beautiful-anniversary-stripped-20th-video-impact-lgbtq-anthem-mental-health-2022-version-self-love-acceptance|title=How Christina Aguilera's "Beautiful" Made An Important Statement About Acceptance — For Society and Herself|publisher=[[Grammy Awards]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref>

The following singles of ''Stripped''—"[[Fighter (Christina Aguilera song)|Fighter]]" and "[[Can't Hold Us Down]]"—also reached top twenty on Hot 100, while "[[The Voice Within]]" peaked number thirty three there.<ref name="Hot100">{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/christina-aguilera/chart-history/hsi/|title=Christina Aguilera: Hot 100 Chart History|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> In Summer 2003, Aguilera co-headlined [[The Justified & Stripped Tour]] alongside [[Justin Timberlake]], whose supported also his solo debut album, ''[[Justified (album)|Justified]]'' (2002).<ref>{{cite web|author=Billboard Staff|date=7 February 2003|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/justin-christina-team-for-summer-tour-72395/|title=Justin, Christina Team for Summer Tour|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> The joint tour visited North America only, attracting an audience of 546,483 and grossing over $31.8 million.<ref>{{cite web|author=Steve Knopper|date=16 November 2006|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/justin-timberlake-christina-aguilera-plan-2007-arena-tours-173376/|title=Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera Plan 2007 Arena Tours|publisher=[[Rolling Stone]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> It ranked sixteenth on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''{{'}}s list of Top 25 Tours of 2003.<ref>{{cite web|author=Bob Allen|date=27 December 2003|url=https://books.google.com.br/books?id=bA8EAAAAMBAJ&pg=RA1-PA23|title=Top 25 Tours|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> Later that year, she also embarked on [[The Stripped Tour]] which reached Europe, Asia, and Australia.<ref name="LiveUK">{{cite web|author=Billboard Staff|date=14 November 2003|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/billboard-bits-aguilera-goldiggez-bradley-68155/|title=Billboard Bits: Aguilera, Goldiggez, Bradley|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> In early 2004, it was expected she would return to a North America to performing in a second leg of the concert series. However, the dates were canceled last-minute due to her vocal cord injury.<ref>{{cite web|author=Jennifer Vineyard|date=29 April 2004|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/2lna44/christina-calls-off-tour-with-chingy-due-to-vocal-strain|title=Christina Calls Off Tour With Chingy Due To Vocal Strain|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> Her performances at the [[Wembley Arena]] were taped, broadcast on [[WB Network]] and eventually sold as a video album under the name ''[[Stripped Live in the U.K.]]''<ref name="LiveUK"/>

Aguilera received wide media coverage due her music performances on television. At the [[2003 MTV Video Music Awards]], she jointed [[Britney Spears]] to performing "[[Like a Virgin (song)|Like a Virgin]]" and "[[Hollywood (Madonna song)|Hollywood]]", where both ended up kissing [[Madonna]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Imogen Tilden|date=29 August 2003|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2003/aug/29/artsfeatures.madonna|title=Madonna Sexes Up MTV Awards|publisher=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> Various media outlets retrospectively considered it one of the "most iconic" VMAs performances of all time.<ref>{{cite web|author=Sharon Knolle|date=28 August 2022|url=https://www.thewrap.com/most-iconic-vmas-performances-britney-beyonce-videos/|title=11 Most Iconic VMAs Performances|publisher=[[TheWrap]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Courtney Mason|date=28 August 2022|url=https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/iconic-mtv-vma-performances-britney-spears-beyonce-janet-jackson|title=The 9 Most Iconic MTV VMAs Performances|publisher=[[L'Officiel]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> During the [[2003 MTV Europe Music Awards]]—which was hosted by herself—she made a live presentation of "Dirrty". Wearing a nun's habit, Aguilera was accompanied by a choir and eventually undressed to reveal her underclothes while performing the ''[[slutdrop]]'' dance style.<ref>{{cite web|author=EC Staff|date=7 November 2003|url=https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/music/nun-bold-daring-aguilera-1668099|title=Nun So Bold as Daring Aguilera|publisher=[[Chronicle Live]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Auslan Cramb|date=7 November 2003|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1446089/X-rated-Christina-puts-on-a-dirrty-show-for-MTV.html|title=X-Rated Christina Aguilera Puts on a Dirrty Show for MTV|publisher=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> Late that year, she was named 2003 Top Female Pop Act by ''Billboard''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=bA8EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA68|title=Year in Music: 2003|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> In 2004, she recorded "[[Car Wash (song)|Car Wash]]" with [[Missy Elliott]] which was released as single from [[Shark Tale#Soundtrack|''Shark Tale'' soundtrack]], and contributed vocals to "[[Tilt Ya Head Back]]" with rapper [[Nelly]].<ref name="Memories"/>

=== 2005–2009: ''Back to Basics'' ===
In early 2005, Aguilera embraced a new image inspired by figures from the [[Old Hollywood]], debuting blonde curly hair and retro-styled makeup. Her new persona eventually was adopted to promote her follow-up music project.<ref name="Evolution"/><ref>{{cite web|author=Michelle Varinata|date=26 June 2018|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com.sg/gallery/christina-aguilera-style-fashion-beauty-transformation/|title=Christina Aguilera's Incredible Style Metamorphosis From 1993 To 2018|publisher=[[Harper's Bazaar]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Described as a "throwback with elements of old-school [music] combined with a modern-day twist", ''[[Back to Basics (Christina Aguilera album)|Back to Basics]]'', was released as an [[double album]] in August 2006.<ref name="Throwback">{{cite web|author=Corey Moss|date=5 June 2006|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/049xvt/christina-makes-her-comeback-twice-as-nice-by-expanding-basics-into-double-lp|title=Christina Makes Her Comeback Twice As Nice By Expanding 'Basics' Into Double LP|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref name="20YoX">{{cite web|author=Kristen S. Hé|date=4 May 2018|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/christina-aguilera-career-essay-liberation-8454536/|title=20 Years of Xtina: How She Found, Lost and Liberated Her Voice Again|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Lirically inspired by Aguilera's husband, Jordan Bratman, it received generally positive reviews by critics due its retro-oriented production.<ref name="Greatness"/><ref>{{cite web|author=Jody Rosen|date=13 August 2006|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/review/music/0,6115,1225303_4_0_,00.html|title=Music Review: Back to Basics|publisher=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> [[AllMusic]] editor [[Stephen Thomas Erlewine]] called it "catchy, exciting, and unique ... an album to build a career upon".<ref name="B2BAll">{{cite web|author=Stephen Thomas Erlewine|date=15 August 2006|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/back-to-basics-mw0000574370|title=Back to Basics: AllMusic Review|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> It debuted at number one in numerous countries, including Australia, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, and the UK.<ref>{{cite web|author=PRNewswire Staff|date=11 September 2006|url=http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/christina-aguileras-new-album-back-to-basics-is-an-instant-hit-worldwide-hitting-1-in-country-after-country-songstress-set-for-month-of-major-dates-across-europe-marking-her-first-european-tour-since-2003-155774875.html|title=ChrChristina Aguilera's New Album 'Back To Basics' is an Instant Hit Worldwide|publisher=[[PRNewswire]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> In the U.S, it scored the top on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], becoming her second material to lead the chart.<ref>{{cite web|author=Billboard Staff|date=23 August 2006|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/aguilera-takes-no-1-amid-all-new-top-five-57455/|title=Aguilera Takes No. 1 Amid All-New Top Five|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> ''Back to Basics'' was later [[RIAA certification|certified double platinum]] by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA),<ref name="RIAA"/> and sold over 5 million units worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|author=Bernardo Sim|date=7 May 2021|url=https://screenrant.com/the-voice-christina-aguilera-album-sales-career-timeline/|title=The Voice: How Many Albums Christina Aguilera Has Sold In Her Career|publisher=[[Screenrant]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref>{{sfn|Davis|2013|p=496}}
[[File:Christina Aguilera Sanremo (cropped).png|thumb|right|190px|Aguilera performing at the [[Sanremo Music Festival]] in 2006.]]
"[[Ain't No Other Man]]" served as the album's lead single and was praised by music critics. ''[[The Morning Call]]'' opined that "it put [Aguilera] at [[Aretha Franklin]]'s doorstep".<ref>{{cite web|author=Len Righi|date=19 August 2006|url=http://articles.mcall.com/2006-08-19/features/3684262_1_disc-tracks-basics|title=Christina Aguilera: Back to Basics (RCA)|publisher=[[The Morning Call]]|access-date=1 May 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150224050122/http://articles.mcall.com/2006-08-19/features/3684262_1_disc-tracks-basics|archive-date=24 February 2015}}</ref> The single peaked number six on [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] and has sold 1.7 million digital copies in the U.S.<ref name="Hot100"/><ref name="Shake">{{cite web|first=Gary|last=Trust|date=1 September 2014|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/ask-billboard-taylor-swift-out-shakes-mariah-carey/|title=Ask Billboard: Taylor Swift Out-'Shake's Mariah Carey|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=January 21, 2022}}</ref> Its accompanying video featured Aguilera under the [[alter ego]] Baby Jane—which was also adopted during the ''Back to Basics''{{'}} promotion campaign.<ref name="Blues"/> The single eventually earned her the [[Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Katherine Barner|date=9 August 2016|url=https://www.idolator.com/7642136/christina-aguilera-back-to-basics-10-anniversary-review|title=Christina Aguilera's 'Back to Basics' Turns 10: Backtracking|publisher=[[Idolator (website)|Idolator]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Other of the album's singles, "[[Hurt (Christina Aguilera song)|Hurt]]" and "[[Candyman (Christina Aguilera song)|Candyman]]", became top-ten hits on international charts, and peaked top-thirty on Hot 100.<ref>{{cite web|author=Kelefa Sanneh|date=24 March 2007|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/24/arts/music/24aguilera.html|title=No More Teen-Pop Fluff: Aguilera Tries Being a Serious Singer|publisher=[[The New York Times]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref name="Hot100"/> In 2006, Aguilera also contributed vocals to singles "[[Somos Novios (It's Impossible)]]" with [[Andrea Bocelli]] and "[[Tell Me (Diddy song)|Tell Me]]" with rapper [[Sean Combs|Diddy]], which reached number eight in the UK.<ref>{{cite web|author=Billboard Staff|date=4 February 2006|url=https://books.google.com.br/books?id=_xQEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA35|title=Reviews Spotlight: Albums|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Rob Copsey|date=6 June 2019|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/christina-aguileras-official-top-20-biggest-songs__18768/|title=Christina Aguilera's Top 20 Biggest Singles|publisher=[[The Official Charts Company]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref>

In November 2006, Aguilera embarked on the [[Back to Basics Tour]]—which visited North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania—and ran until October 2008.<ref>{{cite web|author=Melanie Swan|date=22 October 2008|url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/aguilera-set-for-middle-east-debut-1.591256/|title=Aguilera Set for Middle East Debut|publisher=[[The National (Abu Dhabi)|The National]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Being divided in acts such as [[juke joint]] and [[circus]],<ref>{{cite web|author=Michael Norman|date=10 April 2007|url=https://www.cleveland.com/pdextra/2007/04/back_to_basics_with_the_lavish.html|title=Back to Basics With the Lavish Christina Aguilera|publisher=[[Cleveland.com]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' hightlighted its "numerous sets and costumes changes" emphasizing Aguilera's "evolution from bubblegum starlet to dirrty vixen to her current incarnation as retro-styled soul siren".<ref>{{cite web|author=Barry Walters|date=5 April 2007|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/live-review-christina-aguileras-back-to-basics-tour-86543/|title=Live Review: Christina Aguilera's "Back to Basics" Tour|publisher=[[Rolling Stone]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> With earnings around 48.1 million in 2007, it eventually became the highest-grossing concert tour by a female of the year.<ref>{{cite web|author=Ray Waddell|date=13 December 2007|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/the-police-score-top-grossing-tour-of-07-1047044/|title=The Police Score Top-Grossing Tour Of '07|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Aguilera's image and "overtly sexual themes" on tour demanded the concert show in [[Shanghai]] was submitted for a prior approval by the [[Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic of China]].<ref>{{cite web|author=HR Staff|date=17 May 2007|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/china-approves-sexy-aguilera-tour-136469/|title=China Approves 'Sexy' Aguilera Tour|publisher=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Her performances at the [[Adelaide Entertainment Centre]] were taped, broadcast on [[VH1]] and sold as a video album under the title ''[[Back to Basics: Live and Down Under]]''.<ref>{{cite web|author=WP Staff|date=26 January 2008|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/25/AR2008012503082.html|title=Highlights|publisher=[[The Washington Post]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref>

In 2008, Aguilera appeared in the [[Martin Scorsese]] documentary ''[[Shine a Light (film)|Shine a Light]]'', chronicling a two-day concert by [[The Rolling Stones]] at the [[Beacon Theatre (New York City)|Beacon Theatre]]. Her cameo was on the stage performing "[[Live with Me]]" with the band's lead vocalist [[Mick Jagger]].<ref>{{cite web|author=David Gritten|date=11 April 2008|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/filmreviews/3672481/Film-reviews-Shine-a-Light-and-21.html|title=Film Reviews: Shine a Light and 21|publisher=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> ''[[Keeps Gettin' Better: A Decade of Hits]]'', Aguilera's first [[greatest hits album|greatest hits compilation album]], was released in November 2008. It also added two original songs, including its [[Keeps Gettin' Better|title track]].<ref name="Hits">{{cite web|author=Mariel Concepcion|date=31 October 2008|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/hits-set-tees-up-next-christina-aguilera-album-1043616/|title=Hits Set Tees Up Next Christina Aguilera Album|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> The compilation reached number nine on ''Billboard'' 200 and was later certified gold by the RIAA.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/christina-aguilera/chart-history/tlp/|title=Christina Aguilera: Billboard 200 Chart History|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref name="RIAA"/> "Keeps Gettin' Better" eventually served as the compilation's lead single and debuted at number seven on the Hot 100, becoming her highest debut on the chart.<ref>{{cite web|author=Jonathan Cohen|date=9 October 2008|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/ti-breaks-own-record-with-hot-100-burst-1043832/|title=T.I Breaks Own Record With Hot 100 Burst|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> By the end of the 2000s, she was named as the twentieth "Artist of the Decade" by ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', as well was nominated to the [[List of MTV Europe Music Award categories#Main categories|MTV Europe Music Award for Best Act Ever]].<ref name="AotD">{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/artists-of-the-decade-page-two-266419/|title=Artists of the Decade (2000s)|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Sarah Rollo|date=2 October 2008|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a131647/astley-up-for-mtv-best-act-ever-gong/|title=Astley Up for Best Act Ever Gong|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref>

=== 2010–2017: ''Bionic'', acting debut with ''Burlesque'', and ''Lotus'' ===
Aguilera stated that she began working in a new music material while pregnant in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|author=People Staff|date=6 February 2008|url=https://people.com/celebrity/christina-aguileras-first-appearance-since-baby/|title=Christina Aguilera's First Appearance Since Baby|publisher=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Her sixth studio album, ''[[Bionic (Christina Aguilera album)|Bionic]]'', was released in June 2010. Directly inspired by [[electronic music]], it was described by her as a project "about the future [...] my son in my life, motivating me to want to play and have fun".<ref>{{cite web|access-date=1 May 2023|archive-date=14 October 2010|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20100114103704/https://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity-lifestyle/celebrities/interviews/christina-aguilera-interview-2010|author=Gaby Wood|date=1 February 2010|publisher=[[Marie Claire]]|title=Christina Aguilera Interview - Q&A|url=https://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity-lifestyle/celebrities/interviews/christina-aguilera-interview-2010|url-status=dead}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref> It received generally mixed reviews by critics which called it "very strong, but only in parts".<ref>{{cite web|author=Kitty Empire|date=6 June 2010|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2010/jun/06/christina-aguilera-bionic-cd-review|title=Christina Aguilera: Bionic Review|work=[[The Observer]]|publisher=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Leah Greenblatt from ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' reproved it due Aguilera's "penchant for stock step-class beats and an aggressive, exhausting hypersexuality".<ref name="EWBionic">{{cite web|author=Leah Greenblatt|date=9 June 2010|url=https://ew.com/article/2010/06/09/bionic/|title=Bionic (2010)|publisher=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> The album peaked number three on the ''Billboard'' 200, and topped European and the UK charts.<ref>{{cite web|author=Billboard Staff|date=16 June 2010|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/glee-twilight-eclipse-and-aguilera-arrive-but-drake-awaits-1205119/|title=Glee, Twilight: Eclipse, and Aguilera Arrive... but Drake Awaits|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Paul Sexton|date=17 June 2010|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/christina-aguilera-debuts-atop-euro-chart-957733/|title=Christina Aguilera Debuts Atop Euro Chart|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> It was later [[RIAA certification|certified gold]] by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA), and sold around 1 million copies globally.<ref name="RIAA"/><ref>{{cite web|author=Robert Copsey|date=21 November 2012|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a439874/what-happened-to-christina-aguilera/|title=What Happened to Christina Aguilera?|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> "[[Not Myself Tonight]]" served as the album's lead single and peaked number twenty three on [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]].<ref name="Hot100"/> The following singles of ''Bionic''—"[[You Lost Me]]" and "[[Woohoo (Christina Aguilera song)|Woohoo]]"—failed to reach commercial success.<ref>{{cite web|author=Sam Lansky|date=7 June 2012|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2301279/christina-aguilera-bionic/|title=The Legacy of 'Bionic': Why Christina Aguilera's Misunderstood Album Was Actually Ahead of Its Time|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref>
[[File:Christina Aguilera at the premiere of Burlesque (2010).jpg|thumb|left|190px|Aguilera attending the ''[[Burlesque (2010 American film)|Burlesque]]'' premiere at the [[Leicester Square]] in 2010.]]
In late 2010, Aguilera made her acting debut in the backstage musical ''[[Burlesque (2010 American film)|Burlesque]]'', alongside [[Cher]] and [[Kristen Bell]]. She was cast as Ali Rose, an "aspiring performer from a small city who moves to Los Angeles to chase her dreams of becoming a star".<ref>{{cite web|author=Amanda Meyncke|date=26 November 2010|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/aqm7xh/review-burlesque-never-quite-gets-there|title=Review: Burlesque Never Quite Gets There|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Jason Barr|date=11 August 2010|url=https://collider.com/christina-aguilera-new-clip-burlesque-movie/|title=Cher Interview Burlesque|publisher=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Directed by [[Steve Antin]], the film met with mixed reception from critics which described it as "campy and clichéd", although Aguilera's acting was praised.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/burlesque|title=Burlesque (2010): Reviews|publisher=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> ''[[San Francisco Chronicle]]'' film critic [[Mick LaSalle]] opined that her acting was "jaw-droppingly good in several numbers", and concluded: "Aguilera knows how to listen her fellow actors, to react and be spontaneous, and it makes all the difference".<ref>{{cite web|author=Mick LaSalle|date=24 November 2010|url=https://www.sfgate.com/movies/article/Burlesque-review-Aguilera-takes-off-3244974.php|title=Burlesque Review: Aguilera Takes Off|publisher=[[San Francisco Chronicle]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> She also contributed to [[Burlesque (soundtrack)|its soundtrack]], whose song "Bound to You" earned her a nomination to the [[Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Mike Moody|date=14 December 2010|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a293251/aguilera-thrilled-over-golden-globe-noms/|title=Aguilera 'Thrilled' Over Golden Globe Noms|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref>

In early 2011, Aguilera received wide media coverage for ommiting a few lines while performing "[[The Star-Spangled Banner]]" at [[Super Bowl XLV]]. She apologized for the incident, saying: "I got so caught up in the moment of the song that I lost my place [...] I can only hope that everyone could feel my love for this country and that the true spirit of its anthem still came through".<ref>{{cite web|author=RS Staff|date=7 February 2011|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/christina-aguilera-explains-national-anthem-flub-245023/|title=Christina Aguilera Explains National Anthem Flub|publisher=[[Rolling Stone]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> In April 2011, she became a coach on [[reality competition]] show ''[[The Voice (American TV series)|The Voice]]'', aired on [[National Broadcasting Company|NBC]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Phil Gallo|date=2 March 2011|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/christina-aguilera-to-be-judge-on-nbcs-the-voice-472788/|title=Christina Aguilera to Be Judge on NBC's 'The Voice'|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Aguilera later returned to its [[The Voice (American season 2)|second]], [[The Voice (American season 3)|third]], [[The Voice (American season 5)|fifth]], [[The Voice (American season 8)|eighth]], and [[The Voice (American season 10)|tenth season]].<ref>{{cite web|author=McKenzie Jean-Philippe|date=24 March 2022|url=https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/the-voice-coaches-through-the-years|title=The Voice Coaches Through the Years: A Timeline|publisher=[[National Broadcasting Company]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> In late 2011, she contributed vocals to single "[[Moves Like Jagger]]" with band [[Maroon 5]]. It topped the Hot 100 for four non-consecutive weeks, and was later certified diamond by the RIAA.<ref>{{cite web|author=Gary Trust|date=19 September 2012|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/maroon-5-reaches-no-1-on-hot-100-with-one-more-night-475016/|title=Maroon 5 Reaches No. 1 on Hot 100 with 'One More Night'|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref name="RIAA"/> The collaboration sold 14.4 million copies worldwide as of 2014.<ref name="MLJSales"/>

Aguilera seventh studio album, ''[[Lotus (Christina Aguilera album)|Lotus]]'', was released in November 2012. Described as an album "about self-expression and freedom" due the personal struggles she had overcome, it mixed [[electropop]] with numerous genres.<ref>{{cite web|author=Gerrick D. Kennedy|date=13 September 2012|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-xpm-2012-sep-13-la-et-ms-christina-aguilera-readies-new-album-lotus-20120913-story.html|title= Christina Aguilera Readies New Album 'Lotus'|publisher=[[Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref name="LotusInd">{{cite web|author=Simon Price|date=11 November 2012|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/album-christina-aguilera-lotus-rca-8303715.html|title=Album: Christina Aguilera, Lotus, RCA|publisher=[[The Independent]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Contemporary critics called it "generic and conventional",<ref>{{cite web|author=Jon Caramanica|date=12 November 2012|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/13/arts/music/albums-by-christina-aguilera-soundgarden-and-brian-eno.html?_r=0|title=Reviews: Albums by Christina Aguilera, Soundgarden and Brian Eno|publisher=[[The New York Times]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> and criticized its "digitally smothering production" which "drains all the emotion of her voice".<ref>{{cite web|author=Melissa Maerz|date=16 November 2012|url=https://ew.com/article/2012/11/16/lotus-review-christina-aguilera/|title=Review: Lotus by Christina Aguilera|publisher=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> The album peaked number seven on the ''Billboard'' 200, and produced the top-forty single "[[Your Body (Christina Aguilera song)|Your Body]]".<ref>{{cite web|author=Keith Caulfield|date=21 November 2012|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/one-direction-tops-billboard-200-chart-twilight-debuts-at-no-3-474052/|title=One Direction Tops Billboard 200 Chart, ‘Twilight’ Debuts at No. 3|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref name="Hot100"/>

In 2013, Aguilera reached commercial success in collaboration songs "[[Feel This Moment]]" with rapper [[Pitbull (rapper)|Pitbull]] and "[[Say Something (A Great Big World song)|Say Something]]" with duo [[A Great Big World]].<ref name="Throne">{{cite web|author=Jeremy Helligar|date=15 June 2018|url=https://variety.com/2018/music/opinion/can-christina-aguilera-reclaim-her-rightful-place-on-the-pop-star-star-throne-1202848126/|title=Can Christina Aguilera Reclaim Her (Rightful) Place as Top Pop Star?|publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Both singles peaked top-ten on the Hot 100, and later reached multi-platinum stats by the RIAA.<ref name="Hot100"/><ref name="RIAA"/> "Say Something" eventually won [[Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance|Best Pop Duo/Group Performance]] at the [[57th Annual Grammy Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|author=August Brown|date=8 February 2015|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-grammys-2015-best-pop-duo-group-recording-20150205-story.html|title=GRAMMYs 2015: A Great Big World Wins in Best Pop Duo/Group Recording|publisher=[[Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> She also contributed vocals to single "[[Hoy Tengo Ganas de Ti#Alejandro Fernández and Christina Aguilera version|Hoy Tengo Ganas de Ti]]" with [[Alejandro Fernández]], which became an instant hit in Mexico.<ref>{{cite web|author=Suzette Fernandez|date=6 December 2019|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/christina-aguilera-alejandro-fernandez-perform-mexico-8545643/|title=Christina Aguilera and Alejandro Fernández Perform 'Hoy Tengo Ganas de Ti' in Mexico|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> In 2015, Aguilera starred on the [[Nashville (season 3)|third season]] of musical drama series ''[[Nashville (2012 TV series)|Nashville]]'', aired on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]. She was cast as Jade St. John, an recurring role, and contributed to its soundtrack with songs "The Real Thing" and "[[Shotgun (Christina Aguilera song)|Shotgun]]"—which reached number twenty-eight on [[Hot Country Songs]] chart.<ref>{{cite web|author=Eliza Berman|date=9 April 2015|url=https://time.com/3816030/christina-aguilera-nashville/|title=Christina Aguilera Teaser for 'Nashville': Voice Coach to Play Role|publisher=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Gary Trust|date=30 April 2015|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/christina-aguilera-hot-country-songs-debut/|title=Christina Aguilera Makes First Appearance on Hot Country Songs Chart|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Her following work was performing a voice role in ''[[The Emoji Movie]]'' (2017).<ref>{{cite web|author=Hunter Harris|date=28 July 2017|url=https://www.vulture.com/2017/07/the-emoji-movie-didnt-deserve-christina-aguilera.html|title=The Emoji Movie Didn't Deserve Christina Aguilera|work=[[Vulture (website)|Vulture]]|publisher=[[New York (magazine)|New York]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref>

=== 2018–present: ''Liberation'', return to touring, and ''Aguilera'' ===
In early 2018, Aguilera starred in the romantic sci-fi film ''[[Zoe (film)|Zoe]]'', directed by [[Drake Doremus]]. Premiered at the [[Tribeca Film Festival]], it was a commercial and critical failure.<ref>{{cite web|author=Rebecca Ford|date=17 April 2018|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/tribeca-film-festival-2018-highlights-10-cant-miss-events-1101752/the-partys-just-beginning/|title=Tribeca Festival Highlights: 10 Can't-Miss Events|publisher=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/zoe_2018|title=Zoe (2018): Reviews|publisher=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Followed a six-year music hiatus, she released her eighth studio album, ''[[Liberation (Christina Aguilera album)|Liberation]]'', in June 2018. It debuted at number six on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], and received generally positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web|author=Keith Caulfield|date=24 June 2018|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/christina-aguilera-liberation-album-debuts-in-top-10-billboard-200-chart/|title=Christina Aguilera Nets Seventh Top 10 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'Liberation'|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> ''[[The Observer]]'' columnist Alim Kheraj complimented it as "her most artistically emancipated album".<ref>{{cite web|author=Alim Kheraj|date=17 June 2018|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/jun/17/christina-aquilera-liberation-review|title=Christina Aguilera: Liberaton Review - Pop Diva Grasps Creative Freedom|work=[[The Observer]]|publisher=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> "[[Accelerate (Christina Aguilera song)|Accelerate]]" was released as the album's lead single and topped the [[Dance Club Songs|''Billboard'' Dance Club Songs]], becoming her tenth number one song on the chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/christina-aguilera/chart-history/dsi/|title=Christina Aguilera: Dance Club Songs Chart History|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> "[[Fall in Line]]" and "[[Like I Do (Christina Aguilera song)|Like I Do]]" was also promoted as singles and eventually was nominated for [[Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance|Best Pop Duo/Group Performance]] and [[Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Performance|Best Rap/Sung Performance]] at the [[61st Annual Grammy Awards]], respectively.<ref>{{cite web|author=Jess Cohen|date=7 December 2018|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/943835/christina-aguilera-s-20-year-career-the-highs-and-lows|title=Christina Aguilera's 20-Year Career: The Highs and Lows|publisher=[[E! Online]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref>

From September to November 2018, Aguilera embarked on [[The Liberation Tour (Christina Aguilera tour)|The Liberation Tour]]—her first concert series in ten years—which ranked among ''[[Pollstar]]''{{'}}s list of Top 200 North American Tours.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://data.pollstar.com/chart/2018/12/2018YearEndTop200NorthAmericanTours_698.pdf|title=Year-End Top 200 North American Tours|publisher=[[Pollstar]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> An follow-up European concert tour, [[The X Tour (Christina Aguilera)|The X Tour]], ran from July to December 2019.<ref>{{cite web|author=Jack White|date=4 March 2019|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/christina-aguilera-announces-the-x-tour-her-first-uk-ireland-tour-dates-in-13-years__25715/|title=Christina Aguilera Announces Her First UK & Ireland Tour Dates in 13 Years|publisher=[[The Official Charts Company]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> She also headlined the [[Christina Aguilera: The Xperience]] (2019–2020), a concert residency at [[Planet Hollywood Las Vegas]]. ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' praised it for "truly delivering on the promise to touch all the senses with an intensely theatrical experience".<ref>{{cite web|author=Melinda Sheckells|date=2 June 2019|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/christina-aguilera-xperience-las-vegas-review-8514052/|title=Christina Aguilera's Las Vegas Xperience is a Celebration of Range, Power and Pride|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> It eventually grossed over $10.2 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pollstar.com/Artist/christina-aguilera-44244?tab=pastDates&page=0|title=Christina Aguilera – Past Dates|publisher=[[Pollstar]]|access-date=1 May 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220711134256/https://www.pollstar.com/artists/christina-aguilera-44244?tab=pastDates&page=0|archive-date=11 July 2022}}</ref>

In November 2020, Aguilera ended her long-time management contract with [[Irving Azoff]] and signed a new deal with [[Roc Nation]] and [[Creative Artists Agency]] (CAA).<ref>{{cite web|author=Jem Aswad|date=10 November 2020|url=https://variety.com/2020/music/news/christina-aguilera-roc-nation-management-1234827528/|title=Christina Aguilera Joins Roc Nation Management|publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Her following music contributions was to ''[[Mulan (2020 film)|Mulan]]'' and ''[[The Addams Family 2]]'' soundtracks.<ref>{{cite web|author=Jessica Over|date=15 August 2020|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/christina-aguilera-shares-video-for-mulan-track-loyal-brave-true-2728333|title=Christina Aguilera Shares Video for 'Mulan' Track, 'Loyal Brave True'|publisher=[[NME]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> In 2021, she performed on the [[Christina Aguilera with the LA Phil]] with [[Gustavo Dudamel]], and during the induction tribute for [[Tina Turner]] at the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Rania Aniftos|date=17 July 2021|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/concerts/christina-aguilera-philharmonic-hollywood-bowl-recap-9602622/|title=Christina Aguilera Reimagines Her Biggest Hits With the LA Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Annie Zaleski|date=30 October 2021|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/tina-turner-rock-hall-tribute-christina-aguilera-1250914/|title=Tina Turner's Rock Hall Tribute: Christina Aguilera Performs|publisher=[[Rolling Stone]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Aguilera also was presented with the inaugural Music Icon Award by [[Becky G]] at the [[47th People's Choice Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Tomás Mier|date=7 December 2021|url=https://people.com/music/2021-peoples-choice-awards-christina-aguilera-accepts-music-icon-award/|title=Christina Aguilera Receives Music Icon Award at 2021 People's Choice Awards: 'Thank You for Fighting'|publisher=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref>

Her second Spanish language album, ''[[Aguilera (album)|Aguilera]]'', was released in May 2022. Received with generally positive reviews, it eventually won a [[Latin Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album|Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album]] at the [[23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards]].<ref name="RevivedY2K"/> The album's singles—"[[Pa Mis Muchachas]]" and "[[Santo (song)|Santo]]"—peaked top-forty on [[Hot Latin Songs]], and was later [[RIAA certification#Spanish|certified Latin platinum]] by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/christina-aguilera/chart-history/htl/|title=Christina Aguilera: Hot Latin Songs Chart History|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref name="RIAA"/> In late 2022, Aguilera embarked on the [[EU / UK Summer Series]], and released a new edition of ''Stripped'' for its 20th anniversary featuring two new songs.<ref>{{cite web|author=BBC Staff|date=2 August 2022|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-62392384|title=Christina Aguilera to Begin UK Tour in Scarborough|publisher=[[BBC News]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Andrea Dresdale|date=21 October 2022|url=https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/christina-aguilera-reflects-stripped-albums-20th-anniversary-91859117|title=Christina Aguilera Reflects on 'Stripped' Album's 20th Anniversary|publisher=[[Good Morning America]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> In February 2023, she headlined the [[Viña del Mar International Song Festival]] in Chile, which held its largest audience since 2017.<ref>{{cite web|language=Spanish|author=Felipe Retamal|date=23 February 2023|url=https://www.latercera.com/culto/2023/02/23/christina-aguilera-arrasa-con-un-show-macizo-y-cantando-en-espanol-en-la-quinta-noche-del-festival/|title=Cómo Fue El Exitoso Show de Christina Aguilera en Viña|publisher=[[La Tercera]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref>

; Upcoming projects
In November 2022, [[Time (magazine)|TIME Studios]] announced the production of an upcoming documentary about Aguilera's life and career. It had been quietly producted for 18 months and will "provide a look into [her] life story through exclusive previous unseen footage".<ref>{{cite web|author=Time Staff|date=10 November 2022|url=https://time.com/6232345/time-studios-documentary-christina-aguilera/|title=TIME Studios and Roc Nation Partner to Produce Feature Documentary About Award-Winning Global Superstar Christina Aguilera|publisher=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> She later confirmed that she began working in a new music project in English.<ref>{{cite web|author=Pia Velasco|date=8 March 2023|url=https://www.instyle.com/christina-aguilera-on-xeomin-filler-and-more-7229404|title=Christina Aguilera Is Looking For Simplicity|publisher=[[InStyle]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref>

== Artistry ==
=== Influences ===
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Aguilera has named [[Etta James]] as a "role model", and said "[[At Last]]" made a major impression on her.{{sfn|R. Mead|2012|p=29}} She later stated, "I'll still be as raunchy as I wanna be, and I'll have [Etta]'s memory to back me up. She's what I want to be someday".<ref>{{cite web|author=Jennifer Vineyard|date=28 June 2006|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/g8ea7v/christina-aguilera-can-die-happy-shes-bonded-with-bad-girl-idol-etta-james|title=Christina Aguilera Can Die Happy Now - She's Bonded with 'Bad Girl' Idol Etta James|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref> As a young girl, ''[[The Sound of Music]]'' (1959) and its lead actress, [[Julie Andrews]], became her early references to sing and perform, in addition to broadening her interest in [[Broadway]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Craig Rosen|date=29 September 2000|url=http://music.yahoo.com/read/story/12058962|title=Christina Aguilera Climbs Every Mountain for 'My Kind of Christmas'|publisher=[[Yahoo! Music]]|access-date=22 June 2021|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110524205307/http://music.yahoo.com/read/story/12058962|archive-date=24 May 2011}}</ref> Other Aguilera's major influences include [[Whitney Houston]], [[Mariah Carey]], [[Billie Holiday]], and [[Ella Fitzgerald]].<ref name="Behind">{{cite web|author=Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez|date=26 July 1999|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-jul-26-ca-59618-story.html|title=Genie 'Behind' Bottle|publisher=[[Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref>{{sfn|Greenberger|2008|p=27}} She has also cited rock bands as an influence, specifically [[The Red Hot Chilli Peppers]], [[Nirvana]], and [[Radiohead]].{{sfn|Dominguez|2003|p=40}}<ref>{{cite web|author=Sarah Murphy|date=3 May 2018|url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/christina_aguileras_new_album_liberation_was_apparently_inspired_by_nirvana_radiohead_and_slayer|title=Christina Aguilera's New Album 'Liberation' Was Apparently Inspired by Nirvana, Radiohead|publisher=[[Exclaim!]]|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref>

Aguilera also was influenced by Latin music. She later recalled singing her first songs in Spanish language during childhood, "I grew up hearing [Spanish] being spoken in my household [and] hearing a lot of [[Julio Iglesias]] on the record player".{{sfn|Dominguez|2003|p=3}} Her other inspirations in Latin music include [[Chavela Vargas]], [[Vicente Fernández]], and younger artists such [[Rosalía]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Shirley Gómez|date=9 May 2022|url=https://www.hola.com/us/entertainment/20220509332474/christina-aguilera-premieres-the-video-of-la-reina/|title=Christina Aguilera Premieres the Video of 'La Reina'|publisher=[[¡Hola!]]|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=https://www.lavanguardia.com/muyfan/20200923/483638938205/christina-aguilera-rosalia-mujeres-influencia.html|title=Christina Aguilera Inspirada por Rosalía|publisher=[[La Vanguardia]]|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref> As performers, Aguilera credits [[Madonna]] and [[Janet Jackson]] as major inspirations for being "positive female artists [who] aren't afraid to take chances, be daring, experimental and sexy".<ref>{{cite web|author=Stephanie McGrath|date=17 May 2020|url=http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/A/Aguilera_Christina/2000/05/17/pf-742783.html|title=The Christina Aguilera Interview|publisher=[[Jam!]]|access-date=1 February 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120711195940/http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/A/Aguilera_Christina/2000/05/17/pf-742783.html|archive-date=July 11, 2012}}</ref> [[Cher]] also encouraged her to being  performer and "a woman who has guts to do [everything]".<ref>{{cite web|author=Krista Smith|date=24 November 2010|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2010/12/cher-201012|title=Forever Cher|publisher=[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref>

Aguilera's childhood visiting records stores molded her taste by blues and soul artists, called by her as "music that really had heart".<ref>{{cite web|author=Melinda Newman|date=29 July 2006|url=https://books.google.com.br/books?id=JhYEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA26|title=Old School|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref> Many artists from the genres also have been referenced in Aguilera's music, including [[Aretha Franklin]], [[Marvin Gaye]], [[Nina Simone]], and [[Otis Redding]]. Her album ''Back to Basics'' (2006) features inspirations of musicians from early 20th century, as she later commented: "I was just so drawn to that [kind of music] ... Has so much pain, so much beauty of raw emotion and passion".<ref name="OldSoul">{{cite web|author=Jennifer Vineyard|date=4 November 2006|url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/a/aguilera_christina/news_feature_080906/|title=Christina Aguilera's Old Soul|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=1 February 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140805022136/http://www.mtv.com/bands/a/aguilera_christina/news_feature_080906/|archive-date=5 August 2014}}</ref> Her other influences in the genre was added for ''Liberation'' (2018), including [[Michael Jackson]] in "Maria" and [[Janis Joplin]] in "Sick of Sittin'".<ref>{{cite web|author=Jamieson Cox|date=14 June 2018|url=https://time.com/5311982/christina-aguilera-liberation/|title=Christina Aguilera Hits Reset on Her New Album 'Liberation'|publisher=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref><ref name="Exults">{{cite web|author=Jon Pareles|date=13 June 2018|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/13/arts/music/christina-aguilera-liberation-review.html|title=Christina Aguilera Exults in Her Voice on 'Liberation'|publisher=[[The New York Times]]|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref>

Influences also came to her from actress from the [[Old Hollywood]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Corey Moss|date=29 June 2006|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/mqjh7i/christina-channels-marilyn-monroe-for-intimate-album-cover|title=Christina Channels Marilyn Monroe For Intimate Album Cover|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref> She credits it for inspiring her image, stating, "I'm fascinated with the golden age of film. I wanted to capture the authenticity of the glam era". Aguilera's references includes [[Marlene Dietrich]], [[Marilyn Monroe]], [[Greta Garbo]], [[Veronica Lake]], and the [[pin-up model]]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hellomagazine.com/music/2004/10/20/christinaaguliera/|title=Christina Turns Hollywood Pin-Up in Latest Shoot|publisher=[[Hello (magazine)|Hello]]|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref> Her "Tilt Ya Head Back" music video recreated Monroe's signature look, while the video for "Your Body" includes a directly reference to [[Lucille Ball]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Nick-accused-of-cheating-on-Jessica-Nelly-2640343.php|title=Nelly Pursuing Aguilera on Video Set|publisher=[[San Francisco Chronicle]]|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=James Montgomery|date=28 September 2012|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/t4vktm/christina-aguilera-your-body-video-pop-culture|title=Christina Aguilera's 'Your Body' Video: A Pop-Culture Cheat Sheet|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref> The video for "Ain't No Other Man" also presents Aguilera under the alter ego "Baby Jane", which was inspired by [[Bette Davis]] character in psychological horror film ''[[What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (film)|What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?]]'' (1962).<ref>{{cite web|author=Jennifer Vineyard|date=19 June 2006|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/jon1rm/aint-no-other-man-video-has-christina-singing-the-blues|title='Ain't No Other Man' Video Has Christina Singing The Blues|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref> Her other inspirations came from the [[contemporary art]], being an appreciator of works by [[Andy Warhol]], [[Roy Lichtenstein]] and [[Banksy]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Jocelyn Vena|date=10 November 2008|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1599011/christina-aguilera-looks-back-and-forward-with-new-lp-next-lp/|title=Christina Aguilera Looks Back - And Forward - with New LP, Next LP|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Matthew Beard|date=6 April 2006|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/aguilera-invests-16325000-in-banksy-6104457.html|title=Aguilera Invests £25,000 in Banksy|newspaper=[[The Independent]]|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref>

=== Voice ===
[[File:What A Girl Wants122 - CA.jpg|thumb|190px|right|Aguilera is known by her [[melisma|melismatic singing]] technique, yielding comparisons to Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey.<ref name="ClassicFM"/><ref name="Songbirds">{{cite web|author=David Browne|date=26 December 2010|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/26/arts/music/26browne.html|title=Trilling Songbirds Clip Their Wings|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref>]]
Critics have described Aguilera as [[soprano]],<ref name="ChildStar">{{cite web|author=Elizabeth Day|date=23 November 2008|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2008/nov/23/christina-aguilera-music|title=Elizabeth Day Talks to Child Star, Singing Sensation and New Mother Christina Aguilera|publisher=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Lauren Beale|date=26 August 2011|url=https://www.latimes.com/home/la-xpm-2011-aug-26-la-hm-hotprop-christina-aguilera-20110826-story.html|title=Christina Aguilera Sells Sunset Strip-Area Home|publisher=[[Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref> possessing a four-octave [[vocal range]] (from [[C (musical note)|C<sub>3</sub>]] to [[C♯ (musical note)|C♯<sub>7</sub>]]).<ref>{{cite web|author=Samantha Grossman|date=20 May 2014|url=https://time.com/105319/compare-vocal-ranges-of-worlds-greatest-singers/|title=This Interactive Chart Compares the Vocal Ranges of the World's Greatest Singers|publisher=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|access-date=1 February 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140520212926/http://time.com/105319/compare-vocal-ranges-of-worlds-greatest-singers/|archive-date=May 20, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Contessa Gayles|date=24 May 2011|url=http://blog.music.aol.com/2011/05/24/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-voice-christina-aguilera/|title=10 Things You Didn't Know About 'The Voice' Coach and 'Dirrty' Pop Star Christina Aguilera|publisher=[[AOL]]|access-date=1 February 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110601042700/http://blog.music.aol.com/2011/05/24/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-voice-christina-aguilera|archive-date=1 June 2011}}</ref> She is also able to perform the [[whistle register]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Michael Slezak|date=16 August 2006|url=https://ew.com/article/2006/08/16/essential-christina-aguilera/|title=The Essential Christina Aguilera|publisher=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref> [[Maura Johnston]], author from ''[[Slate (magazine)|Slate]]'', opined that Aguilera's voice can be defined as "an instrument that despite its ability to leap octaves has a low-end grounding similar to that possessed by opera singers".<ref>{{cite web|author=Maura Johnston|date=15 November 2012|url=https://slate.com/culture/2012/11/christina-aguileras-lotus-reviewed.html|title=Christina Aguilera's Lotus, Reviewed|publisher=[[Slate (magazine)|Slate]]|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref> ''[[The Boston Globe]]'' columnist Joan Anderman featured her vocal versatility, stating, "[She] is a real singer ... blessed with the sort of breathtaking elasticity, golden tones, and sheer power that separate the divas from the dabblers".<ref>{{cite web|author=Joan Anderman|date=10 September 1999|url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/442155198/|title=Aguilera Shows Potential to Be More Than Just Marketing|publisher=[[The Boston Globe]]|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref> In addition to sustain high notes, Aguilera is recognized for making use of the [[melisma|melismatic]] technique.<ref name="ClassicFM">{{cite web|author=Maddy Shaw Roberts|date=14 March 2019|url=https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/christina-aguilera-voice-analysis/|title=Let's Take a Moment to Appreciate How Incredible Christina Aguilera's Voice Is|publisher=[[Classic FM (UK)|Classic FM]]|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref> [[Jon Pareles]] from ''[[The New York Times]]'' emphasized that "she can aim a note as directly as aa missile or turn its trajectory into an aerobatic spiral of leaping, quivering, and scalloping melismas".<ref name="Exults"/> [[RCA Records]] music executive [[Ron Fair]] praised her "perfect intonation", and opined she has "pipes to be the next [[Barbra Streisand]] or [[Céline Dion]]".<ref name="Behind"/>

Aguilera's voice also yielded comparisons with other singers. Journalist [[David Browne]] wrote that, alongside [[Mariah Carey]] and [[Whitney Houston]], she "form the team of the main proponents" from the melismatic technique.<ref name="Songbirds"/> Richard Harrington from ''[[The Washington Post]]'' shared the point of view, commenting, "She has a genuinely powerful voice that's evoked comparisons [to] Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston, though it for the most part avoids those singers' ornamental mannerisms".<ref name="Sensation">{{cite web|author=Richard Harrington|date=8 September 1999|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1999/09/08/christina-aguilera-no-mickey-mouse-pop-sensation/9a7f1c29-c7a3-4b1a-a699-8a3a07f73a3f/|title=Christina Aguilera: No Mickey Mouse Pop Sensation|publisher=[[The Washington Post]]|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref> [[Sasha Frere-Jones]], columnist of ''[[The New Yorker]]'', also credited the technique by making her become "a serious singer without needing to reincarnate the [[Sarah Vaughan]]", while songwriter [[Steve Kipner]] featured her vocal dexterity, being "able to internalized all the riffs from [[Chaka Khan]]".<ref name="Symbols">{{cite web|author=Sasha Frere-Jones|date=28 August 2006|url=https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2006/09/04/sex-symbols|title=Sex Symbols|publisher=[[The New Yorker]]|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref><ref name="Behind"/> ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' music critic [[Ann Powers]] wrote that Aguilera posses a "voice purely powerful as that of [[Etta James]] [...] and she's moving toward the expressiveness of [[Gladys Knight]], if not [[Aretha Franklin]]". Powers also associated her vocal ability with [[Donna Summer]] when she performs records influenced by [[rhythm and blues]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Ann Powers|date=15 August 2006|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2006-aug-15-et-christina15-story.html|title=Old-School? Her?|newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=1 February 2021}}</ref>

Aguilera, however, has also been criticized for the excessive use of melisma, as well for [[oversinging]] during her concerts shows.<ref>{{cite web|author=Preston Jones|date=26 March 2007|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/wo-o-o-whoa-stop-oversinging/|title=Wo-o-o, whoa: Stop Oversinging!|publisher=[[The Seattle Times]]|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=J. Freedom du Lac|date=16 August 2006|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/2006/08/16/a-divas-near-myth-span-classbankheadchristina-aguileras-back-to-basics-misstates-her-case-for-greatnessspan/0ce78d60-9f8c-4881-8ab2-2275463a5fe1/|title=A Diva's Near Myth Christina Aguilera's 'Back to Basics' Misstates Her Case for Greatness|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref> ''[[The Huffington Post]]'' columnist John Eskow called her as "the main proponent of oversouling". Eskow recognizes Aguilera's voice as a "great instrument", although she "[doesn't] seem to know when to stop" with the use of "gratuitous and confected melisma".<ref>{{cite web|author=John Eskow|date=8 February 2011|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/christina-aguilera-and-th_b_819979|title=Christina Aguilera and the Hideous Cult of Oversouling|work=[[The Huffington Post]]|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref> Lucy Davies, music critic from [[BBC Music]], opined that she has "a stunning voice", but indicated: "She could be more varied, simply by cutting out some of the 'ye-e-eeeh, woah' in her songs".<ref>{{cite web|author=Lucy Davies|date=14 August 2006|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/4g25/|title=Review of Christina Aguilera - Back to Basics Album|publisher=[[BBC Music]]|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref> Writing for ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'', Chris Willman credits Aguilera's tendency to oversinging as an influence of Mariah Carey, noting "her slightly nasal tone that really only becomes obvious when she's overselling a song".<ref>{{cite web|author=Chris Willman|date=11 December 2000|url=https://ew.com/article/2000/12/11/christina-aguileras-oversinging-dangerous-her-career/|title=Christina Aguilera's Oversinging Is Dangerous to Her Career|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref> Alexa Tietjen from [[VH1]] acknowledged that Aguilera "does tend to take it to the extreme at times [...] but her vocal prowess is what's gotten her so far. Love them or hate them, the riffs are a part of who she is as performer".<ref>{{cite web|author=Alexa Tietjen|date=18 December 2014|url=https://www.vh1.com/news/vsytcw/christina-aguilera-is-badass|title=15 Reasons Why Christina Aguilera Is A Bad B*tch|publisher=[[VH1]]|access-date=1 February 2023}}</ref>

=== Composition and musical style ===
{{quote box||align=|width=25em|quote=The themes in her music portrays women as full human beings with subjectivity and renders women agency in owning their thoughts, speaking their mind, and practicing self-empowerment. This empowering cultural narrative acknowledges and empowers women to embrace their subjectivity, realize their value, and own their power in controlling their life.|source=—Chin Wai Wong from [[Hollins University]] on Aguilera's music themes.<ref name="Hollins">{{cite web|author=Chin Wai Wong|date=May 2022|url=https://digitalcommons.hollins.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1054&context=ughonors|title=Women in American Pop Music: Christina Aguilera's Impact on Cultural Narratives|publisher=[[Hollins University]]|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref>}}
Aguilera's music has been the subject of analysis. Critics acknowledged [[domestic violence]] experienced during childhood as one of the main topics in her music.<ref>{{cite web|author=Hugh McIntyre|date=6 January 2016|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2016/01/06/christina-aguilera-talks-domestic-violence-you-are-not-alone/|title=Christina Aguilera Talks Domestic Violence: 'You Are Not Alone'|publisher=[[Forbes (magazine)|Forbes]]|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Claudia Harmata|date=9 October 2019|url=https://people.com/music/christina-aguilera-domestic-violence-shelter-award-i-am-a-survivor/|title=Christina Aguilera Gets Emotional Receiving Award from Domestic Violence Shelter: 'I Am a Survivor'|publisher=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref> Mary Anne Donovan, author of ''Christina Aguilera: A Biography'' (2010), noted that she "channeled her fear and sadness away from the abuse in her family to instead create the music that became her art and her livelihood".{{sfn|Donovan|2010|p=124}} It also influenced Aguilera's transition to adulthood and impacted many of her songs, whose lyrics references [[female empowerment]].{{sfn|Dominguez|2003|p=7}}{{sfn|Govan|2013|p=17}} In a 2006 interview, she commented: "I feel a responsibility to share some of these things that aren’t kind of the brighter sides of my life [...] People that can relate might not feel as alone in the circumstance".<ref>{{cite web|author=Billboard Staff|date=13 August 2006|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/basic-instinct-57547/|title='Basic' Instinct|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref>

Aguilera also has often defended [[sex-positive movement]] and denounced social [[double standards]] in her music.<ref>{{cite web|author=Gary Grimes|date=24 October 2022|url=https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/christina-aguilera-stripped-album-oral-history|title=Christina Aguilera’s Stripped: An Oral History|publisher=[[W (magazine)|W]]|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref> Reviewing ''Stripped'' (2002), Sophie Wilkinson from ''[[Vice (magazine)|Vice]]'' opined that its music "explores nuanced articulations of sexual desires and fears all while highlighting the social double standards", in addition to give "any woman the confidence to take charge of her sexuality and ownership of her body".<ref>{{cite web|author=Sophie Wilkinson|date=26 October 2017|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/d3dpby/christina-aguilera-stripped-gender-equality-15-anniversary|title=15 Years Since ‘Stripped’ We’re Still Nowhere Near Gender Equality|publisher=[[Vice (magazine)|Vice]]|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref> Jennifer K. Armstrong, author of ''Sexy Feminism: A Girl's Guide to Love, Success, and Style'' (2013), opined that her music has "reject[ed] the double standards set forth by sexism and patriarchy".{{sfn|K. Armstrong|2013|p=116}}

Chin Wai Wong from [[Hollins University]] also observed topics such as romance, introspection of vulnerability, gratitude for support, and sexual liberation in Aguilera's music, representing "multi-dimensional aspects of life [and] different social responsibilities a woman experiences".<ref name="Hollins"/> While critics noted the feminist message in her works, Aguilera was acknowleged due her "refusal to sanitize her own sexuality to meet either the norms of mainstream gender politics or mainline [[Feminism]]'s resistance".<ref name="Lifecycle">{{cite news|author=Eric Solomon|date=30 July 2018|url=https://www.popmatters.com/christina-aguilera-2591013516.html|title=Is There Life Beyond the Pop Lifecycle for Christina Aguilera?|newspaper=[[PopMatters]]|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref> ''[[The Guardian]]'' journalist Hermione Hoby opined that she "incites a sisterly spirit of collaboration [and] not shy of the odd feministic declaration herself".<ref>{{cite web|author=Hermione Hoby|date=13 June 2010|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2010/jun/13/christina-aguilera-interview-bionic|title=Christina Aguilera: 'I'm a Very Sexual Person by Nature'|publisher=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref> Other themes boarded in her lyrics includes self-respect, [[body image]], and [[LGBT movement|LGBT rights]], in addition to "fighting for creative freedom and gender equality".<ref name="Watershed">{{cite web|author=Emma Garland|date=22 October 2019|url=https://crackmagazine.net/article/long-reads/retrospective-christina-aguilera-stripped/|title=Christina Aguilera's Stripped Was a Watershed Moment In 21st Century Pop|publisher=[[Crack (magazine)|Crack]]|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Kimberlee Speakman|date=10 November 2022|url=https://people.com/music/christina-aguilera-upcoming-time-studios-documentary/|title=Christina Aguilera Gives 'Intimate' Look Into Her Life in New TIME Studios Documentary|publisher=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref>
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Aguilera's discography is generally categorized as [[pop music|pop]], [[contemporary R&B]], [[soul music|soul]], and [[hip-hop]].<ref name="Lifecycle"/><ref  name="Q&A">{{cite web|author=Gerrick D. Kennedy|date=2 July 2018|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-christina-aguilera-interview-20180702-story.html|title=Q&A: After a Six-Year Hiatus, Christina Aguilera Finds Her 'Liberation'|publisher=[[Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref> According to critics, she also have experimented with other musical genres in her works. In a 2008 interview, she explained about "always [being] inspired by new things" in music and "experimenting with [her] voice".<ref>{{cite web|author=Mariel Concepcion|date=31 October 2008|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/hits-set-tees-up-next-christina-aguilera-album-1043616/|title=Hits Set Tees Up Next Christina Aguilera Album|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref> Alexis Petridis from ''The Guardian'' considered the "boldness in reinventing" continually her music as "one of her most impressive facets" as an artist.<ref>{{cite web|author=Alexis Petridis|date=14 June 2018|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/jun/14/christina-aguilera-liberation-review-metoo-makeover-hits-high-and-low-notes|title=Christina Aguilera: Liberation Review – #MeToo Makeover Hits High and Low Notes|publisher=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref> Initially established as a [[bubblegum pop]] singer, she mixed [[teen pop]] and [[dance-pop]] on her first records, ''Christina Aguilera'' (1999) and ''Mi Reflejo'' (2000)—which also takes inspiration in numerous genres from [[Latin music]].<ref name="Sensation"/><ref>{{cite web|author=Dan Aquilante|date=12 September 2000|url=https://nypost.com/2000/09/12/christinas-a-winner-in-spanish-too/|title=Christina's A Winner in Spanish, Too|publisher=[[New York Post]]|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref>

Moving away from the teen niche, Aguilera's post-2000 material mainly incorporated R&B and hip-hop.<ref name="Puppet">{{cite web|author=Kim Stitzel|date=12 February 2002|url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/a/aguilera_christina/news_feature_feb_02/|title=Christina Aguilera: Not Your Puppet|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=2 February 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090305024500/http://www.mtv.com/bands/a/aguilera_christina/news_feature_feb_02/|archive-date=5 March 2009}}</ref> Listed as an [[executive producer]] on ''Stripped'' (2002), she mixed both genres with [[Latin pop]], [[rock music|rock]], [[neo-soul]], [[gospel]], among others, while ''Back to Basics'' (2006) was described as a "throwback with elements of old-school genres combined with a modern-day twist [and] hard-hitting beats".<ref name="PopScene">{{cite web|author=Jeff Benjamin|date=29 October 2017|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/christina-aguilera-stripped-anniversary-influence-8014854/|title=How Christina Aguilera's 'Stripped' Album Is Influencing the Pop Scene 15 Years Later|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref><ref name="Throwback">{{cite web|author=Corey Moss|date=5 June 2006|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/049xvt/christina-makes-her-comeback-twice-as-nice-by-expanding-basics-into-double-lp|title=Christina Makes Her Comeback Twice As Nice By Expanding 'Basics' Into Double LP|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref> She continued merging both R&B and hip-hop with other musical styles on ''Burlesque'' (2010) and ''Liberation'' (2018), which also features soul and blues elements.<ref>{{cite web|author=Kirk Honeycutt|date=23 November 2010|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-film-burlesque-idUSTRE6AM0VB20101123|title=Burlesque a Refreshing Throwback to Movie Musicals|publisher=[[Reuters]]|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Ilana Kaplan|date=13 June 2018|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/christina-aguilera-liberation-review-album-chromeo-mike-shinoda-a8397131.html|title=Christina Aguilera 'Liberation' Review: New Album Is Everything Diehard Fans Could Want, But There Are Misses Among the Hits|publisher=[[The Independent]]|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref>

The [[show tune]] "Lady Marmalade" is noted as Aguilera's first musical transformation. Referred to as "too urban" by [[RCA Records]] executives, the song transitioned her music "from teen pop to a more mature sound".<ref>{{cite web|author=Hilary Hughes|date=6 April 2021|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/lady-marmalade-oral-history-moulin-rouge-interview-9551859/|title=Magic in the Chaos: How Christina Aguilera, Mya, Baz Luhrmann & More Revived 'Lady Marmalade'|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref> Despite the renewal in her repertoire, Aguilera continued producing [[power ballad]]s—which became a signature in her discography—in between her uptempo material.<ref>{{cite web|author=MTV News Staff|date=30 March 2022|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/i33cas/christina-aguilera-self-titled-1999-retrospective|title='Christina Aguilera' Set The Stage For A Pop Icon With Range|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref> [[Kelefa Sanneh]], music critic from ''[[The New York Times]]'', observed the continuous modification in her music, in addition to highlight her "decision to snub some of the big-name producers on whom pop stars often rely".<ref name="Honey">{{cite web|author=Kelefa Sanneh|date=17 August 2006|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/17/arts/music/17sann.html|title=Honey They've Shrunk the Pop Stars (but Christina Aguilera Fights On)|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref> Her notable sonically drastic ventures include the subversive [[futurepop]] on ''Bionic'' (2010),<ref>{{cite web|first=Sam|last=Lansky|date=7 June 2012|url=http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2012/06/07/christina-aguilera-bionic/|title=The Legacy of 'Bionic': Why Christina Aguilera's Misunderstood Album Was Actually Ahead of Its Time|publisher=[[MTV Buzzworthy]]|access-date=2 February 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120611042933/http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2012/06/07/christina-aguilera-bionic/|archive-date=11 June 2012}}</ref> [[electropop]] club on ''Lotus'' (2012),<ref>{{cite web|author=Sarah Godfrey|date=12 November 2012|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/album-review-lotus-by-christina-aguilera/2012/11/12/e471e08e-2cf2-11e2-9ac2-1c61452669c3_story.html|title=Album Review: 'Lotus', by Christina Aguilera|publisher=[[The Washington Post]]|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref> and Mexican [[ranchera]] numbers on ''Aguilera'' (2022).<ref>{{cite web|author=Sigal Ratner-Arias|date=19 December 2022|url=https://www.billboard.com/lists/best-latin-albums-2022/christina-aguilera-aguilera/|title=Best Latin Albums of 2022|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=2 February 2023}}</ref>

=== Performances and music videos ===
[[File:Christina Aguilera - The X Tour (SSE Wembley, 2019, London - 3) (cropped).png|thumb|right|190px|Aguilera performing "Genie in a Bottle" on [[The X Tour (Christina Aguilera)|The X Tour]] in 2019.]]
Referred to as a [[triple threat (entertainer)|triple threat entertainer]],<ref>{{cite web|author=Samantha Schnurr|date=23 January 2018|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/908549/christina-aguilera-promises-her-new-album-is-coming-in-response-to-fan-s-clever-message|title=Christina Aguilera Promises a New Album Is 'Coming'|publisher=[[E! Online]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Madeline Roth|date=1 September 2015|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/53hnz2/christina-aguilera-online-singing-class|title=11 Things Christina Aguilera Needs to Teach Us In Her New Online Singing Class|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> Aguilera's performative skills also featured various costume changes, provocative visuals, and connection with audience. ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' columnist Barry Walters wroted about her performance on the [[Back to Basics Tour]], stating that "moving more confidently [and] with classier choreography, Aguilera demonstrated that her once-uncertain stage presence has nearly caught up with her famed vocal dexterity".<ref>{{cite web|author=Barry Walters|date=5 April 2007|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/live-review-christina-aguileras-back-to-basics-tour-86543/|title=Live Review: Christina Aguilera's 'Back to Basics' Tour|publisher=[[Rolling Stone]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> Reviewing [[The X Tour (Christina Aguilera)|The X Tour]] in 2019, Kirsten Rawlins of ''[[Express & Star]]'' called her "a true profession; born to be a performer", while highlighted her "stupendous energy, outstanding choreography, and costume changes".<ref name="Birmingham">{{cite web|author=Kirsten Rawlins|date=15 November 2019|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/music/2019/11/15/christina-aguilera-resorts-world-arena-birmingham-review-and-pictures/|title=Christina Aguilera, Resorts World Arena, Birmingham - Review & Photos|publisher=[[Express & Star]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> Music critics also noted Aguilera's "intimately connection" with audience, and message of self-love and female emporwerment.<ref name="Birmingham"/><ref>{{cite web|author=Kat George|date=17 July 2014|url=https://www.villagevoice.com/2014/07/17/christina-aguilera-is-a-better-performer-than-beyonce/|title=Christina Aguilera Is a Better Performer Than Beyoncé|publisher=[[The Village Voice]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=MEN Staff|date=29 August 2007|url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/review-christina-aguilera-1050400|title=Review: Christina Aguilera|publisher=[[Manchester Evening News]]|access-date=1 March 023}}</ref> Evan Real from ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' described [[Christina Aguilera: The Xperience]] as an "forceful display of female empowerment".<ref name="Meaningful"/>

It has been widely reported that Aguilera often provides live vocals in concerts and performances.<ref name="10MV"/><ref name="ClassicFM"/> At the [[2000 MTV Video Music Awards]], Aguilera appeared in an ''[[Arabian Nights]]''-inspired surrounding, complete with belly dancers and fire-eaters, performing "Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)". [[MTV News]] later noted that "Aguilera's voice showed little signs of strain", while she "demonstrably belted out the tune [and] left no doubts as to which of the evening's performers were live singers and which were lip-syncers".{{sfn|Dominguez|2001|p=158}} Her performance of "[[It's a Man's Man's Man's World]] at the [[2007 Grammy Awards]]—in a posthumous tribute to [[James Brown]]—received widespred media attention, in addition to being retrospectively named as one of the "most memorable" Grammy performances of all time.<ref>{{cite web|author=GMA Staff|date=7 February 2019|url=https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/11-memorable-grammy-awards-performances-years-60166663|title=11 Memorable Grammy Awards Performances|publisher=[[Good Morning America]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Christopher Luu|date=3 February 2023|url=https://www.instyle.com/news/most-unforgettable-grammys-performances-all-time|title=The Most Unforgettable Grammy Performances of All Time|publisher=[[InStyle]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=BI Staff|date=25 January 2014|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/the-most-memorable-grammy-moments-2014-1|title=The Most Memorable Grammy Performances|publisher=[[Business Insider]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> ''[[L'Officiel]]'' called it as "one of the most powerful tributes in music history", cementing "Aguilera as one of the greatest singers of this generation".<ref>{{cite web|author=Samaa Khullar|date=5 February 2023|url=https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/most-iconic-grammy-performances-singers-music-awards-beyonce-pink-lady-gaga|title=The 10 Most Memorable Grammy Performances of All Time|publisher=[[L'Officiel]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref>

The main themes of Aguilera's videography are sex, power, and independence. Her performative identities has often included the "sex-positive seductress [and] fierce feminist".<ref name="Meaningful">{{cite web|author=Evan Real|date=3 June 2019|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/christina-aguilera-xperience-residency-opening-weekend-recap-1215413/|title=Christina Aguilera Lights Up Las Vegas With Meaningful ‘Xperience’ Residency|publisher=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> "Dirrty" and "Not Myself Tonight" music videos explores [[bondage]] and [[sadomasochism]] while addresses feminist themes. Both videos eventually was banned in Thailand and the United Kingdom's national television,<ref name="Controversial"/><ref>{{cite web|author=Brooklyne Gipson|date=6 June 2011|url=https://www.bet.com/article/wjgwb1/rihanna-lady-gaga-videos-to-be-banned-in-u-k|title=Rihanna, Lady Gaga Videos o Be Banned in the U.K.|publisher=[[Black Entertainment Television]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> in addition to being [[censorship on MTV|censored on MTV]] and [[YouTube]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Fox Staff|date=6 April 2016|url=https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/justin-timberlakes-explicit-music-video-banned-from-youtube-for-nudity|title=Justin Timberlake's Explict Music Video Banned from YouTube for Nudity|publisher=[[Fox News]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref>{{sfn|Zaslow|2009|p=75}} "Dirrty" was later added on lists of "greatest" and "most controversial" music videos of all time by numerous media organizations.<ref>{{cite web|author=Sal Cinquemani|date=30 June 2003|url=https://www.slantmagazine.com/music/100-greatest-music-videos/|title=The 100 Greatest Music Videos of All Time|publisher=[[Slant Magazine]]|access-date=1 March 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201002201/https://www.slantmagazine.com/music/100-greatest-music-videos/|archive-date=1 December 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Richard McComb|date=9 October 2007|url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Mercury+is+rising+as+%27hot%27+videos+leave+me+cold%3B+AGENDA-a0169624363|title=Mercury Is Rising as 'Hot' Videos Leave Me Cold|work=[[The Birmingham Post]]|publisher=[[The Free Library]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Alexa Dark|date=11 April 2021|url=https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/controversial-music-videos-madonna-lil-nas-x|title=The Most Controversial Music Videos of All Time|publisher=[[L'Officiel]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref> Other Aguilera's music video also address feminism and "expression[s] of women having power over the boys".{{sfn|Zaslow|2009|p=74–75}} In ''Feminism, Inc.: Coming of Age in Girl Power Media Culture'' (2009), author Emilie Zaslow mentioned specifically "Can't Hold Us Down" and concluded: "Aguilera wears her sexuality as a badge of power; she controls her image in ways that she has never been able to before".{{sfn|Zaslow|2009|p=75}}

[[Kelefa Sanneh]] from ''[[The New York Times]]'' described Aguilera's music as "full of mildly rebellious rhetoric", while she "demands to make mildly smutty music videos [and] freedom to wear lingerie outside of her clothes".<ref name="Honey"/> Author [[Justin D. Edwards]], in his book ''The Gothic in Contemporary Literature and Popular Culture'' (2013), analyzed part of her videography, opining that she enacted "tropes figures who themselves are from popular culture and gay iconography", including a "metatextual evocation of [[The Andrews Sisters]] and of Madonna's performative reinscriptions [that] refracts beyond Hollywood, cultural constructions of music and movie stars to incorporate the self-reflexive and self-constructive performances of earlier queer icons".{{sfn|D. Edwards|2012|p=131}} ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' columnist Stephen Daw highlighted Aguilera's numerous visuals and "perfectly choreographed high-production numbers, stripped-down [and] emotionally devastating performances" in her music videos collection.<ref name="10MV">{{cite web|author=Stephen Daw|date=3 May 2018|url=https://www.billboard.com/culture/pride/christina-aguilera-music-videos-best-8448756/|title=Christina Aguilera's 10 Best Music Videos|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref>

== Public image ==
[[File:Aguilera Madame Tussauds.jpg|thumb|left|190px|Aguilera's wax figure at the [[Madame Tussauds]] featuring her classic, [[Old Hollywood]]-style signature side swept hair and bold red lips.<ref>{{cite web|author=Jillian Ruffo|date=18 December 2022|url=https://people.com/style/christina-aguilera-beauty-evolution/|title=Christina Aguilera's Beauty Evolution Through the Years|publisher=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref>]]
Upon launching her music career, Aguilera was established as a [[bubblegum pop]] singer and was labeled as a [[teen idol]].<ref name="Chaos">{{cite web|author=Monica Eng|date=16 January 2000|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2000-01-16-0001160301-story.html|title=Pop Idol's Store Visit Cut Short By Chaos|publisher=[[Chicago Tribune]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> In 2000, ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'' journalist Christopher John Farley proclaimed "Aguilera [is] pioneering a different type of teen stardom", while states "Christina—with her youthful charm and bare, toned midriff—appears to fit right in. [Her] rise is a lesson in how to market a 21st century star".<ref name="Time2000"/> In the late 1990s, Aguilera's music and image received comparions to Britney Spears. Megan Turner, columnist from ''[[New York Post]]'', analyzed the "media battle" of both singers and drew a parallel with the previous one between [[The Beatles]] and [[The Rolling Stones]]. Turner also emphasized their differences, adding, "While Britney has a va-va-voom sexuality [...] Aguilera has more charm and a youthful appeal".<ref>{{cite web|author=Megan Turner|date=20 January 2000|url=https://nypost.com/2000/01/20/battle-of-the-bubblegum-divas-can-christina-aguilera-oust-britney-spears-as-pop-musics-reigning-teen-queen/|title=Battle of the Bubblegum Divas: Can Christina Aguilera Oust Britney Spears as Pop Music's Reigning Teen Queen?|publisher=[[New York Post]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref>

Aguilera has been described as a [[sex symbol]].<ref name="Symbols"/><ref name="Remade">{{cite web|author=Kelefa Sanneh|date=8 September 2002|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/09/08/arts/the-new-season-music-idol-returns-her-image-remade.html|title=The New Season/Music: Idol Returns, Her Image Remade|publisher=[[The New York Times]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> She was placed at number one on the ''[[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]]'' Hot 100 in 2003 as the "most sexiest woman in the world",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.maxim.com/women/2003-hot-100-post/|title=2003 Hot 100 List|publisher=[[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> in addition to made the [[VH1]]'s lists of the "sexiest artists" in entertainment industry in 2002 and 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/the_greatest/61932/episode_wildcard.jhtml?wildcard=/shows/dynamic/includes/wildcards/the_greatest/sexiest_list_full.jhtml&event_id=862758&start=21|title=100 Sexiest Artists|publisher=[[VH1]]|access-date=1 May 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060831174054/http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/the_greatest/61932/episode_wildcard.jhtml?wildcard=%2Fshows%2Fdynamic%2Fincludes%2Fwildcards%2Fthe_greatest%2Fsexiest_list_full.jhtml&event_id=862758&start=21|archive-date=31 August 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/news/1187/vh1-100-sexiest-artists-complete-list/|title=VH1's 100 Sexiest Artists|publisher=[[VH1]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Aguilera received similar titles on ''[[FHM]]'' and ''[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]''{{'}}s listicles in 2004 and 2012.<ref>{{cite web|author=Rachel Clun|date=26 March 2004|url=https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/whos-the-sexiest-aussie-20040326-gdim4e.html|title=Who's the Sexiest Aussie?|publisher=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Lauren Nostro|date=10 December 2012|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2012/12/the-100-hottest-female-singers-of-all-time/christina-aguilera|title=The 100 Hottest Female Singers of All Time|publisher=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> She also was ranked among the ''[[People (magazine)|People]]''{{'}}s roll of the "most beautiful people" in the world in 2003 and 2007.<ref>{{cite web|author=Michelle Tauber|date=12 May 2003|url=https://people.com/archive/cover-story-50-most-beautiful-people-vol-59-no-18/|title=50 Most Beautiful People|publisher=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Caitlin Johnson|date=25 April 2007|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/people-magazine-names-100-most-beautiful/|title=People Magazine Names 100 Most Beautiful|publisher=[[CBS News]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> In August 2015, Aguilera expressed satisfying with her figure and continuous embracing of her own sexuality during career.<ref>{{cite web|author=Lydia Price|date=14 August 2015|url=https://people.com/celebrity/christina-aguileras-body-image-wins/|title=Christina Aguilera's Body Image Wins|publisher=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'' journalist Adam White later stated that "her embracing of an overtly sexual image in the ake of adolescent stardom was a tried and tested route to adult success".<ref name="PopDirrty">{{cite web|author=Adam White|date=9 November 2019|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/artists/get-little-naughty-christina-aguilera-turned-pop-dirrty/|title=Get a Little Naughty: How Christina Aguilera Turned Pop Dirrty|publisher=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref>

Aguilera's also has been a prominent figure on social media—where she often refers to her fans as "[[List of fandom names|Fighters]]".<ref name="Overdue"/> She was classified among the most followed musicians on [[Twitter]] in 2013 and 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2013/apr/19/twitter-music-app-100-most-followed-musicians|title=The 100 Most Popular Musicians on Twitter|publisher=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Madeline Berg|date=29 June 2015|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/maddieberg/2015/06/29/twitters-most-followed-celebrities-retweets-dont-always-mean-dollars/|title=The Social 100: Twitter's Most Followed Celebrities|publisher=[[Forbes (magazine)|Forbes]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> On [[Facebook]], she placed as the eighth most followed Latin celebrity in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/latino-stars-facebook_n_4428328|title=Top 10 Most-Followed Latino Stars on Facebook|publisher=[[The Huffington Post]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Aguilera also ranked among the most popular searches in the world in 2002, 2004, and 2010 by [[Google]],<ref>
{{cite web|url=https://trends.google.com/trends/yis/2002/GLOBAL/|title=Google Trends 2002|access-date=1 May 2023}}<br>
{{cite web|url=https://trends.google.com/trends/yis/2004/GLOBAL/|title=Google Trends 2004|access-date=1 May 2023}}<br>
{{cite web|author=Liz Heron|date=6 May 2010|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/50-popular-women-web-google-search-results/story?id=10573331|title=50 Most Popular Women on the Web, Per Google Search Results|publisher=[[ABC News]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> as well the tenth top search in 2003 by [[Yahoo!]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://search.yahoo.com/top2003|title=Top Yahoo! Searches 2003|publisher=[[Yahoo!]]|access-date=1 May 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040113043600/http://search.yahoo.com/top2003|archive-date=13 January 2004}}</ref> She eventually was listed fifty-seventh most popular internet celebrity in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/celebs/celeb-themes/100-popular-internet-celebrities/most-popular-celebs-on-web/articleshow/24659496.cms|title=100 Popular Internet Celebrities|publisher=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref>

Once included in the original panel of coaches from [[reality competition]] show ''[[The Voice (American TV series)|The Voice]]'' in 2011, Aguilera has been recognized by her contributions to American television and music competitions.{{sfn|Worth|2015|p=84}} ''[[The New York Times]]'' later proclamed: "She should also be remembered as the person who almost single-handedly reshaped music competition reality programming". Journalist [[Jon Caramanica]] eventually observed numerous pop stars becoming coaches and judges from ''[[American Idol]]'' and ''[[The X Factor (American TV series)|The X Factor]]'' followed by Aguilera's inclusion on the show.<ref name="Judging">{{cite web|author=[[Jon Caramanica]]|date=17 September 2012|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/18/arts/music/how-christina-aguilera-changed-judging-of-reality-tv-music.html|title=How Christina Aguilera Changed Judging of Reality TV Music|publisher=[[The New York Times]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> As a coach on ''The Voice'', she also was listed among the [[List of highest paid American television stars|highest-paid American television stars]],<ref>{{cite web|author=Jethro Nededog|date=13 May 2013|url=https://www.thewrap.com/christina-aguilera-returning-voice-17-million-exclusive-91361/|title=Cee Lo Green Nears Deal to Join Christina Aguilera on Season 5 of ‘The Voice,’ Says NBC Exec|publisher=[[TheWrap]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> receiving $225,000 per episode in 2011,<ref>{{cite web|author=CBS Staff|date=10 August 2011|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/tv-stars-salaries/16/|title=TV Stars' Salaries|publisher=[[CBS News]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> $10 million per season in 2012,<ref>{{cite web|author=Alison Schwartz|date=24 July 2012|url=https://people.com/tv/american-idol-mariah-carey-will-make-18-million-as-judge/|title= Mariah Carey Will Make $18 Million on 'American Idol'|publisher=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> $12 million in 2013,<ref>{{cite web|author=Shirley Halperin|date=14 May 2013|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/christina-aguilera-could-snag-12-million-for-voice-return-1561434/|title=Christina Aguilera Could Snag $12 Million for 'Voice' Return|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> $12.5 million in 2014,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/the-23-highest-paid-reality-tv-stars-2014-1|title=The 23 Highest-Paid Reality TV Stars|publisher=[[Business Insider]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> and $17 million in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|author=Jethro Nededog|date=6 June 2016|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/reality-tv-stars-salaries-2016-6|title=Reality TV Stars' Salaries|publisher=[[Business Insider]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref>

=== Fashion ===
[[File:XtinaSSEWemb091119-11 (49728342136) (cropped 2).jpg|thumb|right|190px|Aguilera wearing a variation from the [[chaps|leather chaps]], one of her most iconic outfits. First used in "Dirrty" (2002) music video, ''[[Vice (magazine)|Vice]]'' credits it to "redefined the 21st century pop star image".<ref name="IconicOutfits"/>]]
''[[The New York Times]]'' journalist [[Jon Caramanica]] stated that "Aguilera will be remembered for her glamour and her scandalous take on femme-pop",<ref name="Judging"/> while she is often referred to as a fashion icon.<ref>{{cite web|author=Tessa Petak|date=21 September 2022|url=https://www.instyle.com/julia-fox-christina-aguilera-metal-bra-thong-look-6741461|title=Julia Fox Channeled Christina Aguilera With Extremely Low-Rise Pants and a Peekaboo Metal Thong|publisher=[[InStyle]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Sarah Wasilak|date=20 May 2022|url=https://www.popsugar.com/fashion/dior-mens-spring-2023-runway-show-venice-beach-48832928|title=Celebrities at the Dior Men's Spring 2023 Venice Beach Show|publisher=[[PopSugar]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Aguilera emerged as a fashion trendsetter in the early 2000s, popularizing [[bikini tops]], scarf tops, [[chaps|leather chaps]], and [[Hair highlighting|colored highlights]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Marie Lodi|date=26 March 2018|url=https://www.papermag.com/christina-aguilera-transformation-2553214651.html|title=Christina Aguilera Is Back With a New Transformation|publisher=[[Paper (magazine)|Paper]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Halie Lesavage|date=24 August 2021|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/trends/g37352771/scarf-top-how-to-wear/|title=The Y2K Scarf Top Is Back|publisher=[[Harper's Bazaar]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Apolline Descombes|date=6 August 2021|url=https://www.vogue.fr/beauty-tips/article/beauty-trends-2000s-comeback-2021|title=This 2000s Hair Trend Is Making a Comeback in 2021|publisher=[[Vogue France]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Zoë Kendall, editor of ''[[Vice (magazine)|Vice]]'' magazine, lauded Christina by "her musical stylings, pioneering artistry, and personal style", as well credited her leather chaps for "redefined the 21st century pop star image".<ref name="IconicOutfits">{{cite web|author=Zoë Kendall|date=27 August 2021|url=https://i-d.vice.com/en_uk/article/g5g95q/christina-aguilera-2000s-style|title=2000s Fashion: 7 of Christina Aguilera's Most Iconic Outfit|work=[[Vice (magazine)|Vice]]|publisher=[[Vice Media]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> While revisiting her 2002 style, ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'' columnist Adam White shared the same point of view, and concluded that she is "one of the few [this century] pop icon to rival Madonna when it comes to repeatedly transforming her image".<ref name="PopDirrty"/>

Revisiting Aguilera's hair trend in early 2000s, Charlie Teather from ''[[Glamour (magazine)|Glamour]]'' analyzed the colored highlights trend impact and revival in the later decades, adding that "pioneered by Aguilera [...] unsurprisingly it caught on, with the likes of [[Avril Lavigne]] and ''[[Gossip Girl]]'' star [[Taylor Momsen]] quickly catching on and replicating the icon's layered look".<ref>{{cite web|author=Charlie Teather|date=11 December 2020|url=https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/00s-hair-trend|title=Christina Aguilera's Iconic 00s Hair Trend Is Back Thanks to Dua Lipa and Nicola Peltz|publisher=[[Glamour (magazine)|Glamour]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> In 2020, during noughties style revival, she was credited for popularing scarves and bandanas, which trend was described as a "pop princess vibe".<ref>{{cite web|author=Brooke Bobb, Madeline Fass|date=28 February 2020|url=https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/scarves-bandanas-fall-2020-trend-shopping|title=The Scarves and Bandanas Made Famous by Beyoncé and Christina Aguilera in the Early '00s Are Back|publisher=[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Alyssa Coscarelli|date=28 September 2018|url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/90s-bandana-trend-fashion-month-spring-summer-2019|title=The Bandana Fashion Trend of the '90s Is Back|publisher=[[Refinery29]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Both also was eventually wore by her as tops and received wide media attention by fashion critics.<ref>{{cite web|author=Alexandra Gurvitch|date=7 August 2017|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/how-to-wear-a-scarf-top-2000s-trend-bella-hadid-fashion-shopping|title=11 Scarf Tops Inspired by Bella Hadid and the Early 2000s|publisher=[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Rachel Handler|date=23 August 2016|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/qy1o8t/an-infinity-scarf-as-a-shirt-or-how-to-adopt-christina-aguileras-vma-looks-for-the-workplace|title=An Infinity Scarf as a Shirt, or How to Adopt Christina Aguilera's VMA Looks for the Workplace|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> ''[[W (magazine)|W]]'' magazine recalled that Aguilera "took over the news cycle" followed her appearance at the [[2002 MTV Video Music Awards]] in a "scandalous infinity scarf-turned-top".<ref>{{cite web|author=Stephanie Eckhardt|date=5 August 2019|url=https://www.wmagazine.com/story/scarf-as-a-shirt-trend-summer-2019|title=Wearing Your Scarf as a Shirt Is Cool Again—and Surprisingly Casual|publisher=[[W (magazine)|W]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref>

Fashion magazines has been observed how Aguilera's outfits and styling trends impacted and continue to inspiring the later decades, being worn by a range of top models, musical artists, and influencers such as [[Bella Hadid]], [[Hailey Bieber]], [[Addison Rae]], and [[Saweetie]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Samantha Sutton|date=13 July 2021|url=https://www.instyle.com/fashion/clothing/christina-aguilera-throwback-trends|title=Everyone Is Dressing Like 2002 Christina Aguilera Now|publisher=[[InStyle]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Disha Khurana|date=4 August 2021|url=https://www.grazia.co.in/fashion/trends-and-shopping/christina-aguileras-style-from-the-aughts-is-making-a-major-comeback-7805.html|title=Christina Aguilera's Style From the Aughts Is Making a Major Comeback|publisher=[[Grazia]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> ''[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]'' columnist Liana Satenstein credits her fashion influence today due to her "bold style", solidifying "Aguilera as a pop artist with staying power". Satenstein conclued that "[Christina]'s expression of her sexuality through clothing is right in step with today's push for women to be unafraid to wear what they want or show as much skin as they like".<ref>{{cite web|author=Liane Satenstein|date=16 December 2016|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/christina-aguilera-birthday|title=Why Christina Aguilera's 'Dirrty' Style Still Makes an Impact Today|publisher=[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Marianna Cerini from [[CNN Style]] proclaimed that Aguilera "sparked quite the debate for her provocative stance, while helping to define the new century's post-[[Girl power]] style".<ref>{{cite web|author=Marianna Cerini|date=20 December 2019|url=https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/christina-aguilera-remember-when/index.html|title=Remember When Christina Aguilera's Midriff Was Everywhere?|publisher=[[CNN Style]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref>

Although she has topped numerous 'Worst Dressed' lists by fashion magazines in the early 2000s,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-30271966.html|title=No Regrets for 'Worst Dressed' Aguilera|publisher=[[Irish Examiner]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Aguilera was declared by researchers as the "main fashion influence" for Americans in 2006. [[Robert Thompson (media scholar)|Robert Thompson]], professor at [[Syracuse University]], credited it due to her "aggressive [and] mercurial style that's ranged from extraterrestrial to slutty".<ref>{{cite web|author=Valerie Seckler|date=24 April 2006|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-features/poll-finds-aguilera-main-fashion-influence-537830/|title=Poll Finds Aguilera Main Fashion Influence|publisher=[[Women's Wear Daily]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Followed by her appearence on [[fashion week]] events, ''[[Dazed]]'' magazine's editors ranked her among "the most stylish people" of 2018.<ref>{{cite web|author=Dazed Staff|date=11 December 2018|url=https://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/42550/1/most-stylish-people-2018-jeff-goldblum-jonah-hill-asap-rocky-bella-hadid-xtina|title=The 20 Most Stylish People of 2018|publisher=[[Dazed (magazine)|Dazed]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Her multiple styles and trends has been inspiring clothes lines by fashion designers including [[Donatella Versace]],<ref>{{cite web|author=Gary Susman|date=5 March 2003|url=https://ew.com/article/2003/03/05/versace-signs-christina-aguilera/|title=Versace Signs Christina Aguilera|publisher=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> [[Olivier Rousteing]],<ref>{{cite web|author=Vincent Boucher|date=14 October 2019|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/balmain-designer-olivier-rousteing-talks-strong-woman-kylie-jenner-1247321/|title=Balmain Designer Olivier Rousteing Talks 'Strong Woman' Kylie Jenner|publisher=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> and Bobby Abley.<ref>{{cite web|author=Fiona Ma|date=5 January 2019|url=https://wwd.com/runway/mens-fall-collections-2019/london/bobby-abley/review/|title=Bobby Abley Fall 2019|publisher=[[Women's Wear Daily]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Referring to Aguilera as "one of the pioneers of 2000s aesthetic", Christian Allaire from ''Vogue'' magazine also observed that her trends are often revived by brands such as [[Balmain (fashion house)|Balmain]], [[Dion Lee]], [[Tom Ford (brand)|Tom Ford]], and [[Vivienne Westwood]].<ref name="OnTrend"/> In 2012, Aguilera's most iconic costumes and clothes were displayed at the [[National Museum of Women in the Arts]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Elizabeth Olson|date=26 October 2012|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/28/arts/artsspecial/women-who-rock-exhibit-traces-female-music-artists-in-america.html|title='Women Who Rock' Exhibit Traces Female Music Artists in America|work=[[The New York Times]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref>

=== As a gay icon ===
Referred to as a [[gay icon]], Aguilera has been referenced by members of the [[LGBT community]] for being a "longtime supporter of queer people, having raised funds to help the fight against [[HIV/AIDS]], advocating for marriage equality and against anti-LGBTQ bullying", in addition to donate proceeds to its organizations and enterprises.<ref>{{cite web|author=Daniel Megarry|date=30 March 2019|url=https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/christina-aguilera-shares-passionate-love-letter-to-lgbtq-community/|title=Christina Aguilera Shares Passionate Love Letter to LGBTQ Community|publisher=[[Gay Times]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Brianne Tracy|date=8 June 2022|url=https://people.com/music/ricky-martin-honors-christina-aguilera-as-lgbtq-ally-she-uses-her-voice-for-us/|title=Ricky Martin Honors Christina Aguilera as an LGBTQ+ Ally|publisher=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Her sense of style, persona in [[pop music]] and performances also has often been imitated by [[drag queen]]s.<ref>{{cite web|author=Maggie Davis|date=26 September 2006|url=https://www.timeout.com/london/events/drag-queen-shopping-spree-2|title=Drag Queen Shopping Spree|publisher=[[Time Out (magazine)|Time Out]]|access-date=1 May 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130306110715/http://www.timeout.com/london/events/drag-queen-shopping-spree-2|archive-date=6 March 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Grace McKinnon|date=21 April 2020|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/north-west/macedon-ranges-pair-go-drag-for-moulin-rogueinspired-bin-run-video/news-story/27950c34a5510c8253ca8983a9e3ffbf|title=Macedon Ranges Pair Go Drag for Moulin Rouge! Inspired Bin Run Video|publisher=[[Herald Sun]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> [[Sarah Kate Ellis]], CEO of [[Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation]] (GLAAD), lauded Aguilera for "using her voice to speak out against anti-LGBTQ legislation [and] creating songs and music videos that showcase LGBTQ love".<ref>{{cite web|author=Daniela Avila|date=8 February 2023|url=https://people.com/music/christina-aguilera-bad-bunny-to-be-honored-at-the-34th-glaad-media-awards/|title=Christina Aguilera, Bad Bunny and Jeremy Pope to Be Honored at the 34th GLAAD Media Awards|publisher=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref>

Writing for ''[[W (magazine)|W]]'' magazine, Fan Zhong noted Aguilera's music efforts and contributions to brought visibility to [[marginalized groups]]. Zhong named specifically "Beautiful" (2002) music video as a "taboo buster", in addition to molded her image as a gay icon.<ref>{{cite web|author=Fan Zhong|date=16 May 2018|url=https://www.wmagazine.com/story/christina-aguilera-album-liberation-fall-in-line|title=Christina Aguilera Is Back at Last, and She Has Got Something to Say|publisher=[[W (magazine)|W]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> The music video eventually was cited among the most important LGBT moments in history.<ref>{{cite web|author=Ben Kelly|date=26 June 2019|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/stonewall-50-years-pride-best-songs-film-lgbt-moments-tv-a8974011.html|title=50 Greatest LGBT Moments in Pop Culture|publisher=[[The Independent]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|language=Portuguese|author=Globo Staff|date=28 June 2019|url=https://oglobo.globo.com/cultura/57-marcos-lgbtqi-na-cultura-pop-do-brasil-do-mundo-23767523|title=57 marcos LGBTQI+ na cultura pop do Brasil e do mundo|publisher=[[O Globo]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Hermione Hoby from ''[[The Guardian]]'' opined about its [[popular culture]] impact, "[Featuring] a close-up of two men kissing in slow motion it was so much more shocking in 2002. [Its] welcome implication is that homossexuality and difference are to be celebrated, rather than just endured".<ref>{{cite web|author=Hermione Hoby|date=21 November 2010|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2010/nov/21/katy-perry-lady-gaga-hermione-hoby|title=Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and the Popstars Getting Behind Gay Rights|publisher=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Kelley Dunlap from ''[[BuzzFeed]]'' acknowledged Aguilera's efforts through the video, proclaming: "She was advocating for LGBTQ rights when [[George W. Bush]] was president and [[LGBT rights in the United States#Marriage|marriage equality]] wasn't a given".<ref>{{cite web|author=Kelley Dunlap|date=11 November 2014|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/kelleydunlap/christina-aguliera-was-the-2000s-most-influencial-pop-star|title=Proof Christina Aguilera Was The Most Influential Pop Star Of The '00s|publisher=[[BuzzFeed]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Aguilera's status as a LGBTQ ally was also recognized with special achievements honors at the [[Human Rights Campaign]] (HRC) and [[GLAAD Media Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Trilby Beresford|date=7 March 2019|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/christina-aguilera-receive-equality-award-lgbtq-advocacy-1193132|title=Christina Aguilera to Receive Equality Award for LGBTQ Advocacy|publisher=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Katie Reul|date=8 February 2023|url=https://variety.com/2023/scene/awards/christina-aguilera-bad-bunny-glaad-media-awards-1235516318/|title=Bad Bunny, Christina Aguilera and Jeremy Pope to be Honored at GLAAD Media Awards|publisher=[[Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref>

== Legacy ==
{{quote box||align=left|width=25em|quote=Many of her fans were just kids during the ''[[Total Request Live]]'' (TRL), some of whom have grown up to be today's pop stars. [She]'s been cited as an inspiration by the likes of [[Camila Cabello]], [[Sam Smith]], [[Alessia Cara]], [[Jessie J]], [[Meghan Trainor]], and [[Demi Lovato]] [...] We're only now realizing how the icons of our youth influenced our outlook on music, feminism, and sexuality.|source=—''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' columnist Kristen S. Hé on Aguilera's legacy and music impact.<ref name="20YoX">{{cite web|author=Kristen S. Hé|date=4 May 2018|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/christina-aguilera-career-essay-liberation-8454536/|title=20 Years of Xtina: How She Found, Lost and Liberated Her Voice Again|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref>}}
Aguilera's legacy in the [[show business|entertainment industry]] have been analyzed by music critics and authors.<ref name="PopScene"/><ref name="PopDirrty"/><ref>{{cite web|author=Gregory Hicks|date=25 January 2012|url=https://www.michigandaily.com/arts/step-salon-christina-aquilera?page=0,0|title=Step into the Salon: Christina Aguilera's Controversial Pop Legend Status|publisher=[[The Michigan Daily]]|access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref> Deemed as one of the greatest artists in pop music, she was ranked among the most influntial people in music by ''[[The Independent]]'', as well the eighth [[The Greatest (TV series)|greatest woman in music]] according [[VH1]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Ciar Byrne|date=29 June 2004|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/the-music-industrys-100-most-influential-people-5355761.html|title=The Music Industry's 100 Most Influential People|work=[[The Independent]]|access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/news/1238/the-100-greatest-women-in-music/|title=The 100 Greatest Women In Music|publisher=[[VH1]]|access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref> Aguilera is generally credited for influencing the revival of [[teen-pop]] in the late 1990s. ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' called her "one of the biggest stars to emerge from the teen-pop explosion", and concluded: "[She] initially stood out from her fellow teen poppers thanks to her operatic, rafter-rattling voice and its huge range; later she would delve into pre-rock sounds and make attempts at adult-pop classiness in a way her contemporaries didn't".<ref>{{cite web|author=Evan Serpick|date=February 2010|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/artists/christina-aguilera/biography|title=Christina Aguilera: Bio|publisher=[[Rolling Stone]]|access-date=10 February 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208215427/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/artists/christina-aguilera/biography|archive-date=8 February 2012}}</ref>

Initially established as a [[teen idol]], Wanna Thompson from ''[[Vice (magazine)|Vice]]'' opined that "[she] and [[Britney Spears]] dominated mainstream pop-related discussions. Their perfectly packaged music and looks appealed to tweens and teens who wanted to be like the pretty, chart-topping pop stars plastered everywhere".<ref>{{cite web|author=Wanna Thompson|date=16 November 2018|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/nepnqq/gwen-stefani-cultural-appropriation-legacy|title=Gwen Stefani Should Have Been Canceled a Long Time Ago|publisher=[[Vice (magazine)|Vice]]|access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref> Music journalists eventually observed the impact of their image and the commercial success of their works in catapulting new artists, including [[Jessica Simpson]] and [[Mandy Moore]],<ref>{{cite web|author=Rich Cohen|date=4 May 2009|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2009/06/jessica-simpson200906|title=The Jessica Simpson Question|publisher=[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]|access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Jess Cohen|date=25 July 2018|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/954879/mandy-moore-reflects-on-her-early-days-in-pop-music-alongside-britney-spears|title=Mandy Moore Reflects on Early Days in Pop Music|publisher=[[E! News]]|access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref> as well others marketed as their anti-personas such as [[P!nk]] and [[Avril Lavigne]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Neil McCormick|date=31 March 2006|url=https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/a-brighter-shade-of-pink-1.231124|title=A Brighter Shade of Pink|publisher=[[Gulf News]]|access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Jon Bream|date=14 March 2008|url=https://www.startribune.com/avril-lavigne-better-late-than-never/16658331/|title=Avril Lavigne: Better Late Than Never|publisher=[[Star Tribune]]|access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref>

Aguilera is often cited as one of the greatest singers in contemporary pop music. [[Classic FM (UK)|Classic FM]] wroted, "She's all about vocal gymnastics and high drama — and her growl is one of the most iconic things to come out of '00s pop music".<ref name="ClassicFM"/> She eventually was added on ''Rolling Stone'' and ''Consequence of Sound'' lists of greatest singers in music history.<ref name="RS100">{{cite web|author=RS Staff|date=3 December 2010|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/100-greatest-singers-of-all-time-147019/christina-aguilera-7-46198/|title=100 Greatest Singers of All Time|publisher=[[Rolling Stone]]|access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=COS Staff|date=11 October 2016|url=https://consequence.net/2016/10/the-100-greatest-singers-of-all-time/full-post/|title=The 100 Greatest Singers of All Time|publisher=[[Consequence of Sound]]|access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref> Critics also acknowledged Aguilera's works impact in [[popular culture]]. Upon launching her music career in the late 1990s, she has been cited among the artists who shaped the "Latin explosion", in addition to contributed to the [[Latin American music in the United States#2000s Latin pop boom|Latin pop boom in American music]] in the early 21st century.<ref>{{cite web|author=Agustin Gurza|date=15 August 2004|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2004-aug-15-ca-gurza15-story.html|title=1999 Was the Year of the Latin Explosion|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Lucas Villa|date=26 June 2020|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/thalia-paulina-rubio-christina-aguilera-talk-landmark-2000-albums-9408858/|title=Thalia, Paulina Rubio, Christina Aguilera Open Up About Landmark 2000 Albums: Exclusive|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref> While ''Christina Aguilera'' (1999) was included to [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]]'s definitive list of "history's most influential and popular albums", ''Stripped'' (2002) was called "the blueprint for divas making the transition from teen idol to adult pop star".<ref>{{cite web|author=Andrew Moore|date=May 2007|url=https://www.rockhall.com/pressroom/definitive-200|title=Definitive 200|publisher=[[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]]|access-date=10 February 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070510104154/https://www.rockhall.com/pressroom/definitive-200|archive-date=10 May 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Mike Nied|date=24 October 2017|url=https://www.idolator.com/7670364/impact-christina-aguilera-stripped|title=Reflecting On the Impact of Christina Aguilera|publisher=[[Idolator (website)|Idolator]]|access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref> Her influence in the music and remarkable voice earned her honorific titles in the media, including "[[Honorific titles in popular music|Princess of Pop]]"<ref>{{cite web|first=Lola|last=Ogunnaike|date=30 July 2006|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/30/arts/30ogun.html|title=Christina Aguilera, That Dirrty Girl, Cleans Up Real Nice|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]|access-date=24 June 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Gerrick D. Kennedy|date=23 August 2013|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-xpm-2013-aug-23-la-et-ms-mtv-video-music-awards-30-memorable-moments-20130823-story.html|title=MTV Video Music Awards: 30 Moments That Make It a Can't-Miss Event|publisher=[[Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref> and "[[Honorific titles in popular music|Voice of a Generation]]".<ref name="VOAG"/><ref name="3Arena">{{cite web|author=Tony Clayton-Lea|date=3 November 2019|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/christina-aguilera-at-3arena-dublin-everything-you-need-to-know-1.4066866|title=Christina Aguilera at 3Arena, Dublin: Everything You Need to Know|publisher=[[The Irish Times]]|access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref>
[[File:Xtina star walk of fame.jpg|thumb|right|188px|Aguilera's star on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]].]]
Aguilera's use of sexual imagery has benefited her career and catalyzed public discourse on [[feminism]] and sexual liberation. Gerrick D. Kennedy from ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' opined, "For a generation who hit puberty during the 2000 pop explosion, Aguilera was an essential voice with music that tackled self-empowerment, feminism, sex, and domestic violence — subject matter her contemporaries were shying away from".<ref  name="Q&A"/> ''[[The Irish Times]]'' journalist Tony Clayton-Lea analyzed her music impact and wroted: "She gained no small respect for her use—some would say pioneering—of sexual imagery that has advanced conversations on feminism and sexuality".<ref name="3Arena"/> Lamar Dawson from ''[[The Huffington Post]]'' recognized that "while Christina isn't the first pop star to place feminist rhetoric into pop culture", she led the charge at the beginning of the 21st century influencing the next generation "who were too young for [[Janet Jackson|Janet [Jackson]]] and [[Madonna]]'s curriculum".<ref>{{cite web|author=Lamar Dawson|date=22 October 2017|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/christina-aguileras-stripped-is-15-and-still-amazing_b_59ebf681e4b092f9f24192ca|title=Christina Aguilera's 'Stripped' Is 15 and Still Amazing|work=[[The Huffington Post]]|access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref>

Aguilera's impact was broaded to her videography, as she was ranked among the [[The Greatest (TV series)|greatest women of the video era]] by VH1.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/shows/the_greatest/episode.jhtml?episodeID=66397#moreinfo|title=50 Greatest Women of the Video Era|publisher=[[VH1]]|access-date=5 February 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104173933/http://www.vh1.com/shows/the_greatest/episode.jhtml?episodeID=66397#moreinfo|archive-date=4 November 2012}}</ref> While "Dirrty" (2002) has been described by critics as "one of the most controversial videos in pop music history" and the forerunner of the ''[[slutdrop]]'' dance style, it was recognized for inspiring other artists videos.<ref>{{cite web|author=Bianca Gracie|date=27 July 2018|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/christina-aguilera-dirrty-music-video-interview-david-lachapelle-jeri-slaughter-8467192/|title=Director David LaChapelle & Choreographer Jeri Slaughter on the Making of Christina Aguilera's 'Dirrty' Music Video|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=5 February 2023}}</ref><ref name="Slutdrop">{{cite web|author=Sophie Wilkinson|date=1 December 2012|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/dec/01/slutdropping-empowering-dance-move|title=Slutdropping: The Dancefloor Move That's Bringing Women Together|work=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref> Issy Beech from ''[[i-D]]'' credited it to "paved a path for videos like '[[Anaconda (Nicki Minaj song)|Anaconda]]' and '[[Wrecking Ball (Miley Cyrus song)|Wrecking Ball]]' [...] paved the way for open sexuality from women in pop".<ref>{{cite web|author=Issy Beech|date=1 December 2016|url=https://i-d.vice.com/en_uk/article/a3v9b5/how-xtinas-dirrty-changed-sex-in-pop|title=How Xtina's 'Dirrty' Changed Sex in Pop|work=[[i-D]]|publisher=[[Vice Media]]|access-date=5 February 2023}}</ref> Her other videos, "Lady Marmalade" (2001) and "Beautiful" (2002) also was eventually named one of the greatest music videos of the 21st century by ''Billboard'' magazine editors.<ref>{{cite web|author=Billboard Staff|date=24 July 2018|url=https://www.billboard.com/media/lists/100-greatest-music-videos-of-the-21st-century-8466543/|title=The 100 Greatest Music Videos of the 21st Century: Critics' Picks|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=January 21, 2022}}</ref> In 2012, Aguilera's videographic collection and most notable outfits were part of an exhibition at the [[National Museum of Women in the Arts]] aimed at illustrating "the essential roles women have played in moving rock and roll and American culture forward".<ref>{{cite web|author=Amy Mannarino|date=6 August 2012|url=https://nmwa.org/press-room/press-releases/women-who-rock-vision-passion-power-national-museum-women-arts-dc|title=Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power|publisher=[[National Museum of Women in the Arts]]|access-date=5 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Elizabeth Olson|date=26 October 2012|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/28/arts/artsspecial/women-who-rock-exhibit-traces-female-music-artists-in-america.html|title='Women Who Rock' Exhibit Traces Female Music Artists in America|work=[[The New York Times]]|access-date=5 February 2023}}</ref>

Once mentioned as a pop music pioneer, Aguilera and her works have influnced various recordings artists.<ref>{{cite web|author=Stylist Staff|date=22 September 2011|url=https://www.stylist.co.uk/people/50-female-pop-pioneers/13077|title=50 Female Pop Pioneers|publisher=[[Stylist (magazine)|Stylist]]|access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Sarah Anderson|date=17 May 2011|url=https://www.nme.com/photos/the-20-best-pop-acts-of-all-time-as-voted-by-you-1402502|title=The 20 Best Pop Acts of All Time|publisher=[[NME]]|access-date=24 April 2021}}</ref> ''Vice'' columnist Nick Levine analyzed her career and proclamed: "Aguilera is [one of] the most iconic pop star of her era, an artist who's been hailed as an influence by [[Ariana Grande]], [[Lady Gaga]], [[Selena Gomez]], [[Tinashe]], Sam Smith, and Demi Lovato".<ref name="Overdue">{{cite web|author=Nick Levine|date=2 August 2019|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/xweqya/christina-aguilera-genie-in-a-bottle-20-year-anniversary-essay|title=We're Long Overdue for a Christina Aguilera Comeback|publisher=[[Vice (magazine)|Vice]]|access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref> Other musicians who cited her as an inspiration includes [[Ava Max]],<ref>{{cite web|author=Lucy Mapstone|date=11 January 2019|url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/features/ava-max-my-parents-left-albania-in-1990-and-lived-in-a-church-in-paris-for-a-whole-year-37700264.html|title=Ava Max: My Parents Left Albania in 1990 and Lived in a Church in Paris for a Whole Year|publisher=[[Belfast Telegraph]]|access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref> Britney Spears,<ref>{{cite web|author=Elizabeth Logan|date=14 September 2022|url=https://www.glamour.com/story/britney-spears-says-she-didnt-mean-to-body-shame-christina-aguilera|title=Britney Spears Says She Didn’t Mean to Body-Shame Christina Aguilera|publisher=[[Glamour (magazine)|Glamour]]|access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref> [[Doja Cat]],<ref>{{cite web|author=JaJuan Malachi|date=26 May 2021|url=https://www.bet.com/article/ilchlp/bet-awards-2022-how-doja-cat-proved-shes-an-rb-stunner-whos-here-to-stay|title=Five Times Doja Cat Proved She’s An R&B Stunner Who’s Here To Stay|publisher=[[BET]]|access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref> [[Halsey (singer)|Halsey]],<ref>{{cite web|author=Lauren Rearick|date=10 January 2020|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/halsey-you-should-be-sad-music-video|title=Halsey References Lady Gaga, Christina Aguilera and More Pop Stars in Her 'You Should Be Sad' Video|publisher=[[Teen Vogue]]|access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref> [[Karol G]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://vmagazine.com/article/reggaeton-queen-karol-g-is-the-one-to-watch/|title=Reggaeton Queen Karol G Is The One To Watch|publisher=[[V (American magazine)|V]]|access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref> [[Kelly Clarkson]],<ref name="RS100"/> [[Miley Cyrus]],<ref>{{cite web|author=Timothy Mitchell|date=25 February 2014|url=https://nypost.com/2014/02/25/a-miley-inspired-short-history-of-cheeky-chaps/|title=A Miley-Inspired Short History of Cheeky Chaps|publisher=[[New York Post]]|access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref> [[Olivia Rodrigo]],<ref>{{cite web|author=David Amsdem|date=14 May 2021|url=https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/olivia-rodrigo-drivers-license-sour-interview|title=Olivia Rodrigo Talks Driver's License, Deja Vu and New Album, Sour|publisher=[[W (magazine)|W]]|access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref> [[Rosalía]],<ref>{{cite web|language=Spanish|author=P. Cantó|date=12 March 2019|url=https://www.elconfidencial.com/cultura/2019-03-12/rosalia-artistas-admira-azucar-moreno_1876342/|title=Música: Rosalía Elige a Las 28 Mujeres que Le Inspiran: de Aretha Franklin a Azúcar Moreno|publisher=[[El Confidencial]]|access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref> [[Sabrina Carpenter]],<ref>{{cite web|author=Lauren McCarthy|date=13 November 2018|url=https://www.wmagazine.com/story/sabrina-carpenter-album-singular-act-1/|title=Sabrina Carpenter Is Making the Leap with Her New Album, Singular: Act 1|publisher=[[W (magazine)|W]]|access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref> and [[Whitney Houston]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Nui Te Koha|date=19 February 2010|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/whitneys-labour-of-love/story-e6frf96f-1225832299816|title=Whitney's Labour of Love|publisher=[[Herald Sun]]|access-date=28 January 2021|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111211003351/http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/whitneys-labour-of-love/story-e6frf96f-1225832299816|archive-date=11 December 2011}}</ref> Aguilera has also influenced frontmens such as [[Olly Alexander]] of [[Years & Years]] and [[Matty Healy]] of [[The 1975]].<ref>{{cite web|author=James Dinh|date=6 July 2018|url=https://www.iheart.com/content/2018-07-06-years-years-breaks-down-unapologetic-new-lp-palo-santo-track-by-track/|title=Years & Years Break Down Unapologetic New LP 'Palo Santo': Track by Track|publisher=[[iHeartRadio]]|access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Madison Vain|date=5 January 2016|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/01/05/the-1975-i-like-it-when-you-sleep|title=How D'Angelo and Christina Aguilera Inspired the 1975's Groovy New Album|publisher=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|access-date=10 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160814142043/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/01/05/the-1975-i-like-it-when-you-sleep|archive-date=14 August 2016}}</ref> Her music influence broaded to artists from other entertainment branch. ''[[The Other Two]]'' (2019–21) creators [[Chris Kelly]] and [[Sarah Schneider]] credited Aguilera as an inspiration for the series, while [[Rosie Perez]] studied her live performances to star Goomie Gomez on ''[[The Ritz (play)|The Ritz]]'' (2007) which played on [[Broadway]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Laura Bradley|date=6 June 2019|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/06/the-other-two-my-brother-is-gay-anatomy-of-a-scene|title=How The Other Two Perfectly Captured the Life Cycle of an Internet Sensation|publisher=[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]|access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Gillian Reagan|date=16 October 2007|url=https://observer.com/2007/10/a-fly-girl-goes-pop-tart/|title=A Fly Girl Goes Pop Tart|publisher=[[The New York Observer]]|access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref>

== Awards and achievements ==
{{main|List of awards and nominations received by Christina Aguilera}}
Aguilera has accumulated numerous awards and honorary accolades throughout her career. At the age of 19, she won the [[Grammy Award for Best New Artist]], becoming one of the youngest artists to earned such honor.<ref>{{cite web|author=Rob Bailey-Millado|date=30 March 2022|url=https://nypost.com/article/youngest-grammy-winners/|title=Youngest Grammy Winners Ever|publisher=[[New York Post]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Aguilera received other four trophies from twenty nominations by [[The Recording Academy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.grammy.com/artists/christina-aguilera/1097|title=Christina Aguilera: GRAMMY Award Profile|publisher=[[Grammy Awards]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> She is also a recipient of two [[Latin Grammy Award]], three [[Billboard Latin Music Awards|''Billboard'' Latin Music Awards]]—including the [[Billboard Spirit of Hope Award|Spirit of Hope Award]]—, two [[MTV Video Music Awards]] (VMAs), two [[People's Choice Awards]]—including the inaugural [[47th People's Choice Awards#Other|Music Icon Award]]—, three [[World Music Awards]], and one [[Guinness World Record]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/celebrities/credits_awards/index.jsp?uuid=cf16def8-6096-4895-9b36-c79526bb8a17|title=Christina Aguilera Profile: Awards and Credits|publisher=[[E! Online]]|access-date=1 May 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080201173435/http://www.eonline.com/celebrities/credits_awards/index.jsp?uuid=cf16def8-6096-4895-9b36-c79526bb8a17|archive-date=1 February 2008}}</ref><ref name="RevivedY2K">{{cite web|first=Alicia|last=Brunker|date=18 November 2022|url=https://www.instyle.com/christina-aguilera-headscarf-2022-latin-grammy-awards-6830713|title=Christina Aguilera Revived the Y2K Trend She Made Famous at the 2022 Latin Grammy Awards|publisher=[[InStyle]]|access-date=30 April 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Paul Grein|date=1 December 2021|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2021-peoples-choice-awards-christina-aguilera-music-icon-award-1235004745/|title=Christina Aguilera to Get Music Icon at 2021 People's Choice Awards|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref>{{sfn|Folkard|2005|p=360}} Among other of her honors, Aguilera received a star on [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]] in "recognition of her achievements in the [[recording industry]]" and was immortalized as a [[Disney Legends|Disney Legend]] due "her remarkable contributions to the [[Walt Disney Company]]".<ref>{{cite web|author=James Dinh|date=15 November 2010|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/lmbczl/christina-aguilera-honored-on-hollywood-walk-of-fame|title=Christina Aguilera Honored On Hollywood Walk of Fame|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Lauren Huff|date=23 August 2019|url=https://ew.com/movies/2019/08/23/d23-disney-legends-robert-downey-jr-christina-aguilera/|title=Robert Downey Jr, Christina Aguilera, More Honored as Disney Legends|publisher=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Referred to as one of the most proeminent Latin artists in the [[entertainment industry]],<ref name="Powerhouse">{{cite web|author=Hola! Staff|date=4 October 2022|url=https://www.hola.com/us/latinapowerhouse/20221004334401/christina-aguilera/|title=Christina Aguilera Named Top 100 Latina Powerhouse 2022|publisher=[[¡Hola!]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref name="Influyentes">{{cite web|language=Spanish|url=https://www.univision.com/noticias/mes-de-la-hispanidad/hispanos-influyentes-en-estados-unidos|title=Hispanos Influyentes en Estados Unidos|publisher=[[Univision]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> she was also elected as one of the [[Time 100|100 most influential people in the world]] by ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'' in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|author=[[Céline Dion]]|date=18 April 2013|url=https://time100.time.com/2013/04/18/time-100/slide/christina-aguilera/|title=Christina Aguilera: TIME 100|publisher=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref>

With estimated sales around 100 million records, Aguilera is recognized as one of the world's [[List of best-selling music artists|best-selling music artists]].<ref name="100M">{{cite web|author=Will Lavin|date=9 March 2020|url=https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/eminem-vs-everyone-comprehensive-list-slim-shady-lyrical-feuds-beefs-2561575|title=Eminem vs. Everyone: A Comprehensive List of Slim Shady's Lyrical Feuds|publisher=[[NME]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> In the United States, she has sold 41.9 million albums and singles until 2014, according to [[Nielsen SoundScan]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Gary Trust|date=1 September 2014|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/ask-billboard-taylor-swift-out-shakes-mariah-carey/|title=Ask Billboard: Taylo Swift Out-'Shake's Mariah Carey|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> As of 2022, the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA) certified over 54.2 million records, of which 17.5 million units came from her albums.<ref name="RIAA"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=top_tallies&ttt=TAA#search_section|title=Top Tallies: Top Artists (Albums)|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of America]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> While ''Christina Aguilera'' (1999) is certified [[RIAA certification|eight times platinum]], it was listed as one of the best-selling in the country.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?advance_search=1&tab_active=awards_by_album&awardal=&formatal=Album&typeal=&type_optional=ST#search_section|title=Top Albums|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of America]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> In 2013, Aguilera's sales reached 9.4 million records in the United Kingdom, according to the [[Official Charts Company]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Justin Myers|date=7 October 2013|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/disneys-official-top-10-biggest-selling-pop-princesses-revealed-__4620/|title=Disney's Official Top 10 Biggest Selling Pop Princesses Revealed|publisher=[[The Official Charts Company]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> ''Stripped'' (2002) was also recognized as one of the few to surpass 2 million copies sold, becoming one of the [[List of best-selling albums of the 21st century in the United Kingdom|best-selling albums of the 21st century]] in the country.<ref>{{cite web|author=Liv Moss|date=19 March 2015|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/official-biggest-selling-albums-of-the-millennium-so-far-revealed-__8698/|title=Biggest Selling Albums of the Millennium So Far Revealed|publisher=[[The Official Charts Company]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Her collaboration with Maroon 5, "Moves Like Jagger", also was ranked among the [[List of best-selling singles in Australia|best-selling singles in Australia]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aria.com.au/pages/httpwww.aria.com.aupagesaria-charts-accreditations-singles-2014.htm|title=ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2014 Singles|publisher=[[Australian Recording Industry Association]]|access-date=1 May 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810124828/http://www.aria.com.au/pages/httpwww.aria.com.aupagesaria-charts-accreditations-singles-2014.htm|archive-date=10 August 2020}}</ref> [[List of best-selling singles in Canada|Canada]], [[List of best-selling singles in South Korea|South Korea]],<ref>{{cite web|language=Korean|date=9 October 2020|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/article/view.gaon?idx=17731|title=GAON's 관찰노트|publisher=[[Gaon Chart]]|access-date=1 May 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022071217/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/article/view.gaon?idx=17731|archive-date=22 October 2020}}</ref> the [[List of best-selling singles in the United Kingdom|United Kingdom]],<ref>{{cite web|author=Justin Myers|date=14 February 2020|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/the-best-selling-singles-of-all-time-on-the-official-uk-chart__21298/|title=The Best-Selling Singles of All Time on the Official UK Chart|publisher=[[The Official Charts Company]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> and the [[List of best-selling singles in the United States|United States]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=top_tallies&ttt=DA&col=format&ord=desc#search_section|title=Top Tallies: Diamond Awards - Singles|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of America]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> as well one of the [[List of best-selling singles#Best-selling digital singles|best-selling digital singles]] with over 14.4 million units.<ref name="MLJSales">{{cite web|first=Jessica|last=Goldstein|date=3 April 2014|url=https://www.vulture.com/2014/04/tv-music-show-judges-biggest-success-pharrell-the-voice.html|title=Pharrell and The Voice: Which Musicians Have Benefited the Most From Being TV Judges?|publisher=[[New York (magazine)|New York Magazine]]|work=[[Vulture.com|Vulture]]|access-date=27 July 2021}}</ref>

Elected as top female artist in 2000 and 2003, Aguilera was classified as the twentieth most prosperous artists of the 2000s, according ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''.<ref>2000: {{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ehEEAAAAMBAJ&pg=RA37-PA2|title=Year in Music: 2000|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}<br/>2003: {{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=bA8EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA68|title=Year in Music: 2003|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}<br/>Decade: {{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/artists-of-the-decade-page-two-266419/|title=Artists of the Decade (2000s)|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> She was also listed as one of the most successful singers of the decade on [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], [[Billboard Hot 100|Hot 100]], and [[Mainstream Top 40]] charts—whose she also was ranked among the greatest of all time.<ref>''Billboard'' 200: {{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/decadeendcharts/2009/billboard-200-artists|title=Billboard 200 Artists|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121006014550/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/decadeendcharts/2009/billboard-200-artists|archive-date=6 October 2012}}<br/>Hot 100: {{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/decadeendcharts/2009/hot-100-artists|title=Billboard Hot 100 Artists|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121008004835/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/decadeendcharts/2009/hot-100-artists|archive-date=8 October 2012}}<br/>Top 40: {{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts-decade-end/pop-songs-artists?year=2009#/charts-decade-end/pop-songs-artists?year=2009|title=Billboard Pop Songs Artists|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100106053404/http://www.billboard.com/charts-decade-end/pop-songs-artists?year=2009#/charts-decade-end/pop-songs-artists?year=2009|archive-date=6 January 2010}}<br/>All-Time Top 40: {{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/greatest-of-all-time-pop-songs-artists|title=Greatest of All Time Pop Songs Artists Chart|date=October 18, 2017|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> With a total of 10 [[Dance Club Songs]] chart-toppers, Aguilera became the thirty-fifth most successful artist in the chart history.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/greatest-top-dance-club-artists|title=Greatest of All Time Top Dance Club Artists|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161204011113/https://www.billboard.com/charts/greatest-top-dance-club-artists|archive-date=4 December 2016}}</ref> In addition to being recognized as the second best-selling singles solo artist on ''Billboard'' charts, she is one of the few female artists to lead the Hot 100 chart in three consecutive decades.<ref>Best-selling singles artist: {{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/decadeendcharts/2009/singles-sales-artists|title=Singles Sales Artists|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110303202050/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/decadeendcharts/2009/singles-sales-artists|archive-date=3 March 2011}}<br/>Three consecutive decades: {{cite web|author=Eric Frankenberg|date=12 July 2019|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/christina-aguilera-launches-vegas-residency-the-xperience-earnings/|title=Christina Aguilera Launches Vegas Residency 'The Xperience' with $4 Million Earned|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> ''Mi Reflejo'' (2000) also remains as one of the [[Billboard Top Latin Albums#Top 20 Albums with Most Weeks at Number-One|longest albums to chart at number one]] on [[Billboard Top Latin Albums|Top Latin Albums]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Pamela Bustios|date=1 February 2022|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/christina-aguilera-returns-billboard-latin-albums-charts-la-fuerza/|title=Christina Aguilera Returns to Billboard Latin Albums Charts|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Aguilera had earned over US$113.8 million from tickets sales of her concert tours throughout her career. In 2020, she was classified among the top female artists of the 21st century in the [[concert|concert industry]], having sold more than 1.8 million tickets for her performances, according ''[[Pollstar]]''.<ref>{{cite web|author=Bob Allen|date=27 March 2020|url=https://www.pollstar.com/article/ladies-might-box-office-triumph-by-top-female-earners-144117|title=Ladies Might: Box Office Triumph By Top Female Earners|publisher=[[Pollstar]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> Her largest audience concert was held during [[Mawazine Festival]], in Morocco, attracting 250,000 people which eventually became the record in the event's history.<ref>{{cite web|language=French|author=Aïda Bouazza|date=30 May 2016|url=https://www.leconomiste.com/article/998335-mawazine|title=Mawazine: Une Clôture En Apothéose|publisher=[[L'Économiste]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref>

== Other activities ==
=== Investments and endorsements ===
{{See also|Christina Aguilera Fragrances}}
As a businesswoman, Aguilera has been selling her own products and invested in multiple companies. In 2008, she was reported as co-owner of [[Luxor Las Vegas#Clubs|LAX]] nightclub at the [[Luxor Las Vegas]] alongside [[DJ AM]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Melissa Arseniuk|date=6 April 2008|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2009/apr/06/dj-am-moving-rain/|title=DJ AM Moving to Rain|publisher=[[Las Vegas Sun]]|access-date=25 January 2023}}</ref> In 2015, she founded the MX Productions & Investments in partnership with fiancée [[Brad Pitt|Matthew Rutler]], for which they was included in the investors' group of [[Pinterest]], [[DraftKings]], [[Lyft]] and [[MasterClass]] enterprises.<ref name="MXCompany">{{cite web|author=Todd Spangler|date=21 July 2016|url=https://variety.com/2016/digital/exec-shuffle-people-news/masterclass-matthew-rutler-christina-aguilera-1201819025/|title=MasterClass Names Matthew Rutler Head of Talent, Biz Dev|publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|access-date=25 January 2023}}</ref> Aguilera also joined the ownership group of [[Angel City FC]], a [[National Women's Soccer League]] (NWSL) expansion team, and was named [[chief culture officer]] (CCO) from [[alcoholic drink|alcoholic beverage]] company Fun Wine.<ref name="AngelCity">{{cite web|author=Caitlin Murray|date=16 February 2022|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/united-states-nwsl/story/4595151/angel-city-fc-adds-gabrielle-union-daughter-christina-aguilera-to-star-studded-ownership-group|title=Angel City FC Adds Gabrielle Union, Daughter, Christina Aguilera to Star-Studded Ownership Group|publisher=[[ESPN]]|access-date=25 January 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Latifah Muhammad|date=9 June 2022|url=https://www.billboard.com/culture/product-recommendations/christina-aguilera-fun-wine-l-a-pride-pop-up-shop-1235085106/|title=Christina Aguilera x Fun Wine Pop-Up Shop: Inside the L.A. Pride Event|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=25 January 2023}}</ref> In March 2015, Aguilera and Rutler signed a deal with [[Lions Gate Entertainment]] to developed both scripted and unscripted projects which eventually was acquired by [[ABC Family]] and [[Spike TV]] networks.<ref>{{cite web|author=Jethro Nededog|date=4 March 2015|url=https://www.thewrap.com/christina-aguilera-matthew-rutler-ink-first-look-deal-with-lionsgate-tv-exclusive/|title=Christina Aguilera, Matthew Rutler Ink First Look Deal with LionsGate TV|publisher=[[TheWrap]]|access-date=25 January 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Lesley Goldberg|date=15 March 2016|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/spike-orders-music-game-show-875671/|title=Spike TV Orders Music Game Show 'Tracks' From Christina Aguilera|publisher=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|access-date=25 January 2023}}</ref>

In 2007, Aguilera signed a long-term deal with [[Procter & Gamble]] (P&G) and created the [[Christina Aguilera Fragrances]], which has been sold in North America, South America, Asia and Europe.<ref>{{cite web|author=Jennifer Weil|date=11 January 2007|url=https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-features/procter-gamble-to-team-up-with-christina-aguilera-in-fragrance-deal-1037814/|title=Procter & Gamble to Team Up with Christina Aguilera in Fragrance Deal|publisher=[[Women's Wear Daily]]|access-date=25 January 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125195428/https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-features/procter-gamble-to-team-up-with-christina-aguilera-in-fragrance-deal-1037814/|archive-date=25 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Stephanie Epiro|date=23 May 2008|url=https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-features/p-g-hopes-aguilera-will-inspire-its-fragrance-fortunes-1556271/|title=P&G Hopes Aguilera Will 'Inspire' Its Fragrance Fortunes|publisher=[[Women's Wear Daily]]|access-date=25 January 2023}}</ref> In addition to scents, the brand manufactures [[body lotion]]s, [[body spray]]s, and [[deodorant]]s whose products was ranked among the United Kingdom best-sellers in 2007, 2009 and 2010.<ref>United Kingdom best-selling fragrances:<br/>2007: {{cite web|author=RCA Staff|date=19 December 2007|url=http://www.rcalabelgroup.co.uk/news/8020/|title=Christina Aguilera Tops Fragrance Charts|publisher=[[RCA/Jive Label Group]]|access-date=25 January 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080109000818/http://www.rcalabelgroup.co.uk/news/8020/|archive-date=9 January 2008}}<br/>2008: {{cite web|author=Vogue Staff|date=15 January 2010|url=https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/all-star-perfumes|title=All Star Perfume|publisher=[[Vogue (British magazine)|Vogue]]|access-date=25 January 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107175634/https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/all-star-perfumes|archive-date=7 November 2017}}<br/>2009: {{cite web|author=Denise Winterman|date=1 July 2010|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/8772076.stm|title=Eau de Bruce - What Does Die Hard Smell Like?|publisher=[[BBC News]]|access-date=25 January 2023}}</ref> In January 2016, the line was reported to sold over $80 million.<ref>{{cite web|author=Allison Collins|date=12 May 2016|url=https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/fragrance/elizabeth-arden-buy-christina-aguilera-fragrance-business-10429525/|title=Elizabeth Arden to Buy Christina Aguilera Fragrance Business|publisher=[[Women's Wear Daily]]|access-date=25 January 2023}}</ref> Her fragrances also received numerous accolades, including at the [[The Fragrance Foundation|Duftstars Awards]] and [[FiFi Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fragrancefoundation.de/duftstars/alle-preistraeger/duftstars-sieger|title=Fragrance Foundation Deutschland: Duftstars Sieger 2008-2018|publisher=[[The Fragrance Foundation]]|access-date=25 January 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802002838/https://www.fragrancefoundation.de/duftstars/alle-preistraeger/duftstars-sieger|archive-date=2 August 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thecut.com/2008/04/marc_jacobs_tom_ford_christina_1.html|title=Marc Jacobs, Tom Ford and Christina Aguilera Win Top Fragrance Awards|publisher=[[New York (magazine)|New York]]|access-date=25 January 2023}}</ref> During [[São Paulo Fashion Week]] in 2011, Aguilera debuted her first clothes line which was mostly sold in Brazilian department stores [[C&A]].<ref>{{cite web|language=Portuguese|author=Flavia Guerra|date=1 February 2011|url=https://www.estadao.com.br/blogs/revista/christina-aguilera-a-mulher-brasileira-e-perfeita-para-minhas-roupas/|title=Christina Aguilera: 'A mulher brasileira é perfeita para minhas roupas'|publisher=[[O Estado de S. Paulo]]|access-date=25 January 2023}}</ref> In partnership with [[American Greetings]], she featured in customized birthday video cards which was sold online in 2021 and eventually won a [[Clio Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://clios.com/music/winner/117088|title=Christina Aguilera Brings the Hype to Any Occasion with Music-Forward Customizable Greeting Cards|publisher=[[Clio Awards]]|access-date=25 January 2023}}</ref>

During her career, Aguilera was also involved in brand marketing initiatives. She endorsed numerous brands, including [[Sears]], [[Levi's]], [[Skechers]], [[Mercedez-Benz]], [[Virgin Mobile]], [[Orange UK]], [[Sony Ericsson]], [[Oreo]] and [[SweeTarts]].<ref>Aguilera's endorsed brands:<br/>Sears and Levi's: {{cite web|author=David Basham|date=27 April 2000|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1424806/christina-aguilera-announces-tour-youth-programs/|title=Christina Aguilera Announces Tour, Youth Programs|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=25 January 2023}}<br/>Skechers: {{cite web|author=Gary Susman|date=27 August 2003|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,478535,00.html|title=Toeing the Line|publisher=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|access-date=25 January 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150103052041/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,478535,00.html|archive-date=3 January 2015}}<br/>Mercedez-Benz: {{cite web|url=http://www.baby-benz.com/portal/a-class-w169/137--christina-aguilera-says-an-exclusive-qhelloq-to-the-new-a-class-|title=Christina Aguilera Says an Exclusive 'Hello' to the New A-Class|publisher=[[Mercedes-Benz]]|access-date=25 January 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701223245/http://www.baby-benz.com/portal/a-class-w169/137--christina-aguilera-says-an-exclusive-qhelloq-to-the-new-a-class-|archive-date=1 July 2018}}<br/>Virgin Mobile: {{cite web|author=Owen Gibson|date=19 April 2004|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2004/apr/19/digitalmedia.advertising|title=Aguilera to Star in 'Raunchy' Virgin Ads|work=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=25 January 2023}}<br/>Orange and Sony Ericson: {{cite web|author=Lars Brandle|date=18 March 2006|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=HhYEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA14|title=Orange Deal Juicy for Aguilera|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=25 January 2023}}<br/>Oreo: {{cite web|author=Pauline Lacsamana|date=8 February 2017|url=https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/oreo-launches-dunk-challenge-christina-224118518.html|title=Oreo Launches Dunk Challenge with Christina Aguilera and Shaquille O'Neal|publisher=[[Yahoo!]]|access-date=25 January 2023}}<br/>SweeTarts: {{cite web|author=Tomás Mier|date=13 July 2021|url=https://people.com/music/christina-aguilera-reinspired-by-music-latin-album-sweetarts-exclusive/|title=Christina Aguilera Says She's 'Re-Inspired by Music All Over Again'|publisher=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=25 January 2023}}</ref> In 2000-01, she starred in a series of television advertising to [[Coca-Cola]] which was aired in Latin America and the United States. Media outlets reported the deal signed by Aguilera to worth up £50 million.<ref>{{cite web|author=Julia Day|date=28 March 2001|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2001/mar/28/advertising2|title=Aguilera and Britney Go Head-To-Head in Cola Wars|publisher=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=25 January 2023}}</ref> Aguilera also shooted a global scale advertsing campaign alongside South Korean singer [[Rain (entertainer)|Rain]] to promote [[Pepsi]] during the [[2006 FIFA World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2023/01/732_1675.html?utm_source=RD|title=Christina Aguilera to Perform in June|publisher=[[The Korea Times]]|access-date=25 January 2023}}</ref> Other Aguilera's endorses included a clothing line by [[Versace]] in 2003, and a collection of [[sterling silver]] peaces designed by [[Stephen Webster]] in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|author=Gary Susman|date=5 March 2003|url=https://ew.com/article/2003/03/05/versace-signs-christina-aguilera/|title=Versace Signs Christina Aguilera|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|access-date=25 January 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Conti|first=Samantha|date=19 February 2008|url=http://www.wwd.com/accessories-news/jewelry/christina-aguilera-inspires-stephen-webster-silver-line-465346|title=Christina Aguilera Inspires Stephen Webster Silver Line|work=[[Women's Wear Daily]]|access-date=25 January 2023}}</ref> On June 28, 2004, she received £200,000 to open the summer sale at the London's department store [[Harrods]].<ref>{{cite web|date=28 June 2004|url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-30154535.html|title=Aguilera Causes a Stir at Harrods' Sale|publisher=[[Irish Examiner]]|access-date=25 January 2023}}</ref>

=== Philanthropy and activism ===
[[File:Christina Aguilera (at premiere of "To John With Love", September 2010).jpg|thumb|190px|right|Aguilera attending a fundraising event promoted by [[Montblanc (company)|Montblanc]] in 2010.]]
Referred to as a humanitarian, Aguilera has done philanthropic works during her career.<ref>{{cite web|author=Liz Calvario|date=30 September 2022|url=https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/christina-aguilera-honored-billboard-latin-music-awards-humanitarian-w-rcna50123|title=Christina Aguilera Honored at the Billboard Latin Music Awards|publisher=[[Today (American TV program)|Today]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> In 2003, she visited the [[Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh]] and provided a donation over $200,000 in support for victims of [[domestic violence]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Mackenzie Carpenter|date=22 December 2003|url=https://old.post-gazette.com/localnews/20031222christinalocal4p4.asp|title=Aguilera's Visit, Story Lift Spirits at Women's Shelter|publisher=[[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> In addition to starred in television advertsings on the [[Lifetime (TV network)|Lifetime]] network calling for the end of violence against women in 2007, she partnered with [[Verizon]] in a campaign to awareness about violence domestic in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|author=Corey Moss|date=4 April 2007|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1556284/for-the-record-quick-news-on-kelly-clarkson-idol-daniel-radcliffe-christina-aguilera-spidey-3-more/|title=For the Record: Quick News On Kelly Clarkson, 'Idol', Daniel Radcliffe, Christina Aguilera & More|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=WTSP Staff|date=17 November 2015|url=https://www.wtsp.com/article/entertainment/television/studio10/christina-aguilera-talks-domestic-violence-prevention-and-awareness/67-47878244|title=Christina Aguilera Talks Domestic Violence Prevention and Awareness|publisher=[[WTSP]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> She later destined proceeds from the [[Christina Aguilera: The Xperience]] (2019–2020) residency to [[The Shade Tree]], a women and children's center in [[Las Vegas, Nevada]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/christina-aguileras-las-vegas-residency-raise-money-domestic/story?id=63003925|title=Christina Aguilera's Las Vegas Residency to Raise Money for Domestic Violence Victims|publisher=[[ABC News]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> In October 2019, Aguilera efforts against domestic violence earned her the [[The Shade Tree#History|Bonnie Polley Community Hero Award]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Lindsay Smith|date=9 October 2019|url=https://www.iheart.com/content/2019-10-09-christina-aguilera-cries-during-moving-award-speech-on-domestic-violence/|title=Christina Aguilera Cries During Moving Award Speech on Domestic Violence|publisher=[[iHeartRadio]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref>

In 2009, Aguilera became the global spokesperson for the [[World Food Program]], a branch of the [[United Nations]] (UN).<ref>{{cite web|author=Anthony Bruno|date=25 July 2009|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=54RrDyfz10MC&pg=PT6|title=Aguilera Onborad with Hunger Relief|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=25 January 2023}}</ref> She visited countries with high rates of malnutrions, including Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti and Rwanda.<ref>{{cite web|author=Gary Trust|date=30 September 2015|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/christina-aguilera-ecuador-hunger-relief-trip-6714543/|title=Christina Aguilera Returns to Her Roots on Ecuador Hunger Relief Trip|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> As of 2013, it was reported she helped raise over $148 million to the organization and other hunger relief agencies in 45 countries.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wfp.org/christina-aguilera|title=Christina Aguilera - A Voice for the Hungry|publisher=[[World Food Program]]|access-date=1 May 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207041759/http://www.wfp.org/christina-aguilera|archive-date=7 December 2013}}</ref> Aguilera's efforts eventually earned her the [[Muhammad Ali Center|Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards]] and [[World Hunger Relief#History|George McGovern Leadership Awards]]—which she received in the [[White House]] from the former [[United States Secretary of State|Secretary of State]], [[Hillary Clinton]].<ref>{{cite web|author=ESPN Staff|date=4 October 2013|url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/9767489/muhammad-ali-recognizes-former-president-grammy-winners-humanitarian-contributions|title=Muhammad Ali Recognizes Former President, Grammy Winners for Humanitarian Contributions|publisher=[[ESPN]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Sugey Palomares|date=4 October 2012|url=http://www.latina.com/entertainment/hillary-clinton-christina-aguilera-world-hunger-mission|title=Hillary Clinton Honors Christina Aguilera for World Hunger Mission|publisher=[[Latina (magazine)|Latina]]|access-date=1 May 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121009061642/http://www.latina.com/entertainment/hillary-clinton-christina-aguilera-world-hunger-mission|archive-date=9 October 2012}}</ref> Her other philanthropy initiatives included donations of her wedding gifts to charities in support of families affected by [[Hurricane Katrina]] in 2005 and concerts to urges donations to the [[American Red Cross]] due [[Hurricane Sandy]] in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|author=Daniel Kilkelly|date=22 October 2005|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/showbiz/a25423/christina-aguilera-bans-wedding-presents/|title=Christina Aguilera Bans Wedding Presents|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/hurricane-sandy-coming-together-concert-christina-aguilera-bruce-springsteen-to-474372/|title='Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together' Concert: Christina Aguilera, Bruce Springsteen to Perform|date=November 2012|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref>

In 2010, Aguilera auctioned tickets to her concerts through [[Christie's]], earmaking the proceeds to [[non-profit]] [[environmental organization]]s, including [[Conservation International]] and the [[Natural Resources Defense Council]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Coppy Holzman|date=3 February 2010|url=http://www.christies.com/about/press-center/releases/pressrelease.aspx?pressreleaseid=3916|title=Christie's Announces the 2010 Inaugural Green Auction|publisher=[[Christie's]]|access-date=1 May 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100210003134/http://www.christies.com/about/press-center/releases/pressrelease.aspx?pressreleaseid=3916|archive-date=10 February 2010}}</ref> In response to the [[2010 Haiti earthquake]], she auctioned off a [[Chrysler 300]] and destined proceeds to support disaster victims and their families.<ref>{{cite web|language=Portuguese|url=http://g1.globo.com/Noticias/Carros/0,,MUL1455619-9658,00-CHRYSLER+IRA+LEILOAR+UNIDADE+DO+SEDA+C+PARA+AJUDAR+VITIMAS+DO+HAITI.html|title=Chrysler irá leiloar unidades do sedã 300C para ajudar vítimas do Haiti|publisher=[[Globo.com]]|access-date=25 January 2023}}</ref> Additionally, Aguilera appeared on the ''[[Hope for Haiti Now]]'' telethon, whose donations directly benefited [[Oxfam America]], [[Partners In Health]], [[International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement]], and [[UNICEF]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Alan Duke|date=24 January 2010|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/TV/01/23/haiti.telethon/index.html|title='Hope for Haiti' Raises $58 Million and Counting|publisher=[[CNN]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Dave Karger|date=22 January 2010|url=https://ew.com/article/2010/01/22/hope-for-haiti-now-the-telethons-10-best-performances/|title='Hope for Haiti Now': The Telehon's 10 Best Performances|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> She also was praised by [[People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals]] (PETA) for signed an open letter destined to [[Government of South Korea]] appealing to the ban of consumption of dogs and cats, and for using fake fox fur in concerts costumes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2002/apr/10/newsstory.sport5|title=Bocelli Not Blind to Tortured Dogs|work=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Dan Matthews|date=12 December 2006|url=https://www.peta.org/blog/christina-aguileras-costume-change/|title=Christina Aguilera's Costume Change|publisher=[[People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref>

As a [[LGBT rights]] activist, Aguilera was lauded for called out myths around [[HIV/AIDS]], in addition to awares about the virus and raising funds for the [[Mac AIDS Fund]] and the [[Elton John AIDS Foundation]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Kathryn Romeyn|date=27 October 2015|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/ariana-grande-is-macs-new-834924/|title=Ariana Grande Is MAC's New Viva Glam Spokeswoman|publisher=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Corey Moss|date=10 June 2005|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1503951/for-the-record-quick-news-on-paris-hilton-christina-aguilera-michael-jackson-josh-homme-a-perfect-circle-more/|title=For the Record: Quick News on Paris Hilton, Christina Aguilera, Michael Jackson, Josh Homme, a Perfect Circle & More|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> In 2008, she advocated for [[same-sex marriage]] and spoke out against [[2008 California Proposition 8|Proposition 8]]. During an interview with [[MTV News]], she stated "Why would you put so much money behind something [aimed at] stopping people from loving each other? I just don't understand it".<ref>{{cite web|author=Lamar Dawson|date=14 December 2017|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/christina-aguilera-lgbtq-community-8070309/|title=Christina Aguilera: 5 Times She Showed Up for the LGBTQ Community|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> In June 2016, Aguilera release single "[[Change (Christina Aguilera song)|Change]]", which was aimed to raise proceeds to the victim's families and survivors of the [[Orlando nightclub shooting]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Jessica Goodman|date=17 June 2016|url=https://ew.com/article/2016/06/17/christina-aguilera-change-orlando-victims/|title=Christina Aguilera Releases New Song 'Change' to Benefit Orlando Victims|publisher=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref> During [[The X Tour (Christina Aguilera)|The X Tour]] (2019), Aguilera visited Russia and "blessed" a gay marriage proposal in the backstage, contraring the [[LGBT rights in Russia|country's laws against "gay propaganda"]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Surenã Dias|date=23 July 2019|language=Portuguese|url=https://observatoriog.bol.uol.com.br/noticias/christina-aguilera-contraria-governo-da-russia-e-abencoa-casal-gay|title=Christina Aguilera contraria governo da Rússia e abençoa casal gay|publisher=[[Universo Online]]|access-date=1 May 2023}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Aguilera was raised [[Catholic Church in the United States|Roman Catholic]], although she was learning about [[Judaism]] in mid 2000s.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-30345529.html|title=Baby Aguilera Circumcised|publisher=[[Irish Examiner]]|access-date=22 January 2023}}</ref> In 2022, she opened about [[depression]] and [[anxiety]], stating "I experienced a lot of trauma in my childhood [...] I've definitely had struggles in the past with depression and anxiety. It's a constant battle to overcome a mind that is anxious, a mind that is always second-guessing".<ref>{{cite web|author=Bethany Heitman|date=13 April 2021|url=https://www.health.com/celebrities/christina-aguilera|title= Christina Aguilera: Work, Parenthood, Body Positivity in 2021|publisher=[[Health (magazine)|Health]]|access-date=22 January 2023}}</ref> Aguilera has also been sharing about insecurity and struggling with [[body image]] early in her career.<ref>{{cite web|author=Maria Pasquini|date=13 April 2021|url=https://people.com/health/christina-aguilera-hated-being-super-skinny/|title=Christina Aguilera Says She 'Hated Being Super Skinny': 'I Remember Feeling So Insecure'|publisher=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=22 January 2023}}</ref>

Aguilera met dancer Jorge Santos in the backstage of one of her music videos in 2000 and dated him until 2001.<ref>{{cite web|author=Jocelyn Vena|date=13 October 2010|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/xpqfik/christina-aguileras-love-life-reflected-in-her-career|title=Christina Aguilera's Love Life Reflected In Her Career|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=22 January 2023}}</ref> She began dating music executive [[Jordan Bratman]] in late 2002. Their engaged was announced in February 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/christina-aguilera-engaged-20050214-gdkotj.html|title=Christina Aguilera Engaged|publisher=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|access-date=22 January 2023}}</ref> On November 18, 2005, they married in a private ceremony in an estate in [[Napa County, California]], during a [[Jewish wedding|traditional Jewish]] ceremony.<ref>{{cite web|author=InStyle Staff|date=26 March 2015|url=https://www.instyle.com/celebrity/star-couples/christina-aguilera-jordan-bratman|title=Christina Aguilera & Jordan Bratman|publisher=[[InStyle]]|access-date=22 January 2023}}</ref> Aguilera wore a flamenco-style wedding dress by [[Christian Lacroix]] and they exchanged wedding bands designed by jeweller [[Stephen Webster]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Kim Fusaro|date=21 June 2011|url=https://www.glamour.com/story/kim-kardashians-wedding-dress-2011-06|title=Kim Kardashian's Wedding Dress: Guess Which Famous Wedding Gowns Kim's Inpired By|publisher=[[Glamour (magazine)|Glamour]]|access-date=22 January 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=People Staff|date=18 November 2005|url=https://people.com/celebrity/christina-aguilera-marries/|title=Christina Aguilera Marries|publisher=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=22 January 2023}}</ref> She gave birth to their son, Max, on January 12, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|author=Julie Dam, Gerri Miller|date=13 January 2008|url=https://people.com/parents/christina-aguilera-jordan-bratman-have-a-boy/|title=Christina Aguilera & Jordan Bratman Have a Boy|publisher=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=22 January 2023}}</ref> In September 2010, it was reported the couple had separated.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/christina-aguilera-files-for-divorce-days-after-separation-announcement/|title=Christina Aguilera Files for Divorce, Days After Separation Announcement|publisher=[[CBS News]]|access-date=22 January 2023}}</ref> She filed for divorce on October 14, 2010, which was finalized in February 2011, resulting on joint custody of their son.<ref>{{cite web|author=Alla Byrne|date=11 February 2011|url=https://people.com/crime/christina-aguilera-divorce-settled/|title=Christina Aguilera Divorce Settled|publisher=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=22 January 2023}}</ref>

In November 2010, Aguilera began dating production assistant Matthew Rutler, whom she met while filming musical ''[[Burlesque (2010 American film)|Burlesque]]''.<ref>{{cite web|author=Sara Hammel|date=29 November 2010|url=https://people.com/celebrity/christina-aguilera-meets-new-guys-mom/|title=Christina Aguilera Meets New Guy's Mom|publisher=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=22 January 2023}}</ref> Aguilera was arrested for [[public intoxication]] in March 2011, while Rutler was booked for [[driving under the influence]] (DIU).<ref>{{cite web|author=Tom Goodwyn|date=1 March 2011|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/christina-aguilera-16-1297443|title=Christina Aguilera Arrested for Public Drunkenness|publisher=[[NME]]|access-date=22 January 2023}}</ref> However, the charges were dropped against Rutler the following month.<ref>{{cite web|author=Jason Lipshutz|date=18 April 2011|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/christina-aguileras-boyfriend-not-charged-with-dui-report-472011/|title=Christina Aguilera's Boyfriend Not Charged with DIU|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=22 January 2023}}</ref> In 2014, they became engaged on [[Valentine's Day]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Donna Freydkin|date=14 February 2014|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2014/02/14/christina-aguilera-matthew-rutler-engaged/5501163/|title=Christina Aguilera Is Engaged|publisher=[[USA Today]]|access-date=22 January 2023}}</ref> Posteriorly, Aguilera gave birth to their daughter, Summer Rain, on August 16.<ref>{{cite web|author=Megan Gibson|date=18 August 2014|url=https://time.com/3135288/christina-aguilera-baby-girl/|title=Christina Aguilera Gives Birth to Baby Girl and Shares Name|publisher=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|access-date=22 January 2023}}</ref>

In 2007, Aguilera purchased a [[Mediterranean Revival architecture|Mediterranean-style]] mansion in [[Beverly Hills]] for $11.5 million, which she sold for 13.5 million in March 2013.<ref>{{cite web|author=Jeanette Batur|date=4 March 2013|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/394037/christina-aguilera-finally-sells-home-she-purchased-from-ozzy-and-sharon-osbourne|title=Christina Aguilera Sells Beverly Hills Home|publisher=[[E! Online]]|access-date=22 January 2023}}</ref> She shortly acquired a house in the [[Mulholland Estates]]' private enclave, at the [[Santa Monica Mountains]], for $10 million and currently resides with family.<ref>{{cite web|author=Jennifer Chan|date=15 April 2013|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/408178/christina-aguilera-buys-10-million-home-in-beverly-hills|title=Christina Aguilera Buys $10 Million Home|publisher=[[E! Online]]|access-date=22 January 2023}}</ref> In 2000, Aguilera was among the biggest moneymakers in the music business with over £65 million earned with albums sales, merchandising and licensing deals according [[VH1]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dotmusic.com/news/February2001/news18035.asp|title=Teen Pop Makes the Biggest Bucks|publisher=[[Dotmusic]]|access-date=22 January 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010303165104/http://www.dotmusic.com/news/February2001/news18035.asp|archive-date=3 March 2001}}</ref> In January 2008, she was ranked nineteenth on ''[[Forbes (magazine)|Forbes]]''{{'}} list of Top-Earning Women in Music of 2007 with earnings of $20 million.<ref>{{cite web|author=Dorothy Pomerantz|date=29 January 2008|url=https://www.forbes.com/2008/01/28/music-madonna-hollywood-biz-cz_dp_0129musicwomen_slide.html|title=The Top-Earning Women in Music|work=[[Forbes (magazine)|Forbes]]|access-date=22 January 2023}}</ref> The previous year, she was also included on their list of richest women in entertainment industry with an estimated net worth of $60 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/2007/01/17/richest-women-entertainment-tech-media-cz_lg_richwomen07_0118womenstars_lander.html|title=The 20 Richest Women in Entertainment|work=[[Forbes (magazine)|Forbes]]|access-date=22 January 2023}}</ref> In August 2022, Aguilera's net worth was reported to be $160 million.<ref>{{cite web|author=Diem Nguyen Le|date=17 August 2022|url=https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3189083/10-richest-disney-channel-stars-net-worths-ranked-britney|title=10 Richest Disney Channel Stars|publisher=[[South China Morning Post]]|access-date=22 January 2022}}</ref>

== Discography ==
{{main|Christina Aguilera discography|List of songs recorded by Christina Aguilera}}
* ''[[Christina Aguilera (album)|Christina Aguilera]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Mi Reflejo]]'' (2000)
* ''[[My Kind of Christmas]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Stripped (Christina Aguilera album)|Stripped]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Back to Basics (Christina Aguilera album)|Back to Basics]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Bionic (Christina Aguilera album)|Bionic]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Lotus (Christina Aguilera album)|Lotus]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Liberation (Christina Aguilera album)|Liberation]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Aguilera (album)|Aguilera]]'' (2022)

== Filmography ==
{{see also|Christina Aguilera videography}}
* ''[[Burlesque (2010 American film)|Burlesque]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Zoe (film)|Zoe]]'' (2018)

== Tours and residencies ==
{{main|List of Christina Aguilera concert tours}}
'''Headlining tours'''
* [[Christina Aguilera in Concert]] (2000–2001)
* [[The Stripped Tour]] (2003)
* [[Back to Basics Tour]] (2006–2008)
* [[The Liberation Tour (Christina Aguilera tour)|The Liberation Tour]] (2018)
* [[The X Tour (Christina Aguilera)|The X Tour]] (2019)
* [[EU / UK Summer Series]] (2022)

'''Co-headlining tours'''
* [[The Justified & Stripped Tour]] (2003) (with [[Justin Timberlake]])

'''Residencies'''
* [[Christina Aguilera: The Xperience]] (2019–2020)

== Enterprises ==
* [[Christina Aguilera Fragrances]] (2007)
* MX Productions & Investments (2015)<ref name="MXCompany"/>
* [[Angel City FC]] (2020)<ref name="AngelCity"/>
* Playground (2023)<ref>{{cite web|author=Tim Chan|date=28 March 2023|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/product-recommendations/lifestyle/christina-aguilera-playground-lube-collection-1234705051/|title=Dreamy In a Bottle: Christina Aguilera Announced As Co-Founder of Lube and Intimacy Products Brand|publisher=[[Rolling Stone]]|access-date=1 April 2023}}</ref>

== See also ==
{{Portal|Biography|Pop music|United States}}
* [[List of best-selling female music artists]]
* [[List of highest paid American television stars]]
* [[Time 100|''Time'' 100]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

=== Book sources ===
{{refbegin|30em}}
* {{cite book
|author=Dominguez, Pier
|year=2003
|title=Christina Aguilera: A Star Is Made: the Unauthorized Biography
|publisher=Amber Books Publishing
|isbn=0-9702224-5-9
|ref={{sfnRef|Dominguez|2003}}
|url-access=registration
|url=https://archive.org/details/christinaaguiler0000domi/
}}
* {{cite book
|author=Donovan, Mary Anne
|year=2010
|title=Christina Aguilera: A Biography
|publisher=[[ABC-Clio]]
|isbn=978-0-313-38319-9
|ref={{sfnRef|Donovan|2010}}
|url-access=registration
|url=https://archive.org/details/christinaaguiler0000dono_w4e1/
}}
* {{cite book
|author=Govan, Chloé
|year=2013
|title=Christina Aguilera: Unbreakable
|publisher=[[Omnibus Press]]
|isbn=978-0-857-12994-9
|ref={{sfnRef|Govan|2013}}
}}
* {{cite book
|author=Davis, Clive
|year=2013
|title=The Soundtrack of My Life
|publisher=[[Simon & Schuster]]
|isbn=978-1-476-71479-0
|ref={{sfnRef|Davis|2013}}
}}
* {{cite book
|author=R. Mead, Margaret
|year=2012
|title=Christina Aguilera
|publisher=Chelsea House
|isbn=978-1-438-14118-3
|ref={{sfnRef|R. Mead|2012}}
}}
* {{cite book
|author=Greenberger, Robert
|year=2008
|title=Christina Aguilera
|publisher=[[Rosen Publishing]]
|isbn=978-1-435-84864-1
|ref={{sfnRef|Greenberger|2008}}
}}
* {{cite book
|author=Worth, Richard
|year=2015
|title=Christina Aguilera: Pop Singer
|publisher=[[Enslow Publishing]]
|isbn=978-0-7660-7180-3
|ref={{sfnRef|Worth|2015}}
|url-access=registration
|url=https://archive.org/details/christinaaguiler0000wort/
}}
* {{cite book
|author=K. Armstrong, Jennifer
|year=2013
|title=Sexy Feminism: A Girl's Guide to Love, Success, and Style
|publisher=[[Mariner Books]]
|isbn=978-0-547-73830-7
|ref={{sfnRef|K. Armstrong|2013}}
}}
* {{cite book
|author=Zaslow, Emilie
|year=2009
|title=Feminism, Inc.: Coming of Age in Girl Power Media Culture
|publisher=[[Palgrave Macmillan]]
|isbn=978-0-230-10153-1
|ref={{sfnRef|Zaslow|2009}}
}}
* {{cite book
|author=D. Edwards, Justin
|year=2012
|title=The Gothic in Contemporary Literature and Popular Culture
|publisher=[[Routledge]]
|isbn=978-0-415-80676-3
|ref={{sfnRef|D. Edwards|2012}}
}}
* {{cite book
|author=Folkard, Claire
|year=2005
|title=Guinness World Records 2005
|isbn=1-892051-22-2
|publisher=[[Jim Pattison Group]]
|url=https://archive.org/details/guinnessworldrec2005folk
|ref={{sfnRef|Folkard|2005}}}}
{{refend}}

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