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| name               = Christina Aguilera
| image              = File:Christina Aguilera 2019 Disney Legends Awards Ceremony D23 EXPO 2019 (51440741738) (cropped).jpg
| caption            = Aguilera in 2019
| other_names        = {{hlist|Xtina}}
| birth_name         = Christina María Aguilera
| birth_date         = {{Birth date and age|1980|12|18}}
| birth_place        = [[New York City]], U.S.
| occupation         = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter|actress|television personality}}
| years_active       = 1990–present <!--Was on Star Search in 1990-->
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* [[Christina Aguilera Fragrances]]
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| spouse             = {{marriage|Jordan Bratman|November 19, 2005|April 15, 2011|reason=divorced}}
| partner            = Matthew Rutler (2010–present; engaged)
| children           = 2
| awards             = [[List of awards and nominations received by Christina Aguilera|Full list]]
| website            = {{URL|christinaaguilera.com}}
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 | background         = solo_singer
 | instruments        = Vocals
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 | label              = {{hlist|[[RCA Records|RCA]]|[[Sony Latin]]|5020}}
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'''Christina María Aguilera''' ({{IPAc-en|ˌ|æ|ɡ|ɪ|ˈ|l|ɛər|ə}} {{respell|AG|il|AIR|ə}}, {{IPA|es|kɾisˈtina maˈɾi.a aɣiˈleɾa|lang}};<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doXqDkzFEkQ |title=Christina Aguilera Breaks Down Her Most Iconic Music Video Looks |date=May 16, 2018 |time=0:01 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/doXqDkzFEkQ |archive-date=December 11, 2021 |via=YouTube |url-status=live |magazine=[[W (magazine)|W]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref> born December 18, 1980) 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. --> Recognized as [[Cultural impact of Christina Aguilera|an influential figure in music]] and having received [[Public image of Christina Aguilera|widespread public interest]], she is noted for her four-[[octave]] [[vocal range]] extending into the [[whistle register]], artistic reinventions, and incorporating controversial themes into her music. Referred to as the "[[Honorific nicknames in popular music|Voice of a Generation]]", she was also named a [[Disney Legend]], in recognition of her contributions to [[the Walt Disney Company]].

After appearing on ''[[The Mickey Mouse Club#1989–1994 revival: The All New Mickey Mouse Club|The All New Mickey Mouse Club]]'' (1993–1994), Aguilera recorded the theme song, "[[Reflection (song)|Reflection]]", for the [[animated film]] ''[[Mulan (1998 film)|Mulan]]'' (1998) and signed a record deal with [[RCA Records]]. She rose to fame in 1999 with her [[Christina Aguilera (album)|self-titled debut album]], which topped the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] and garnered three US [[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)]]". Seeking a departure from her [[teen idol]] image, Aguilera took on a more provocative image on ''[[Stripped (Christina Aguilera album)|Stripped]]'' (2002), one of the [[List of best-selling albums of the 21st century|best-selling albums of the 21st century]]. After another old-school-inspired musical reinvention, she released her second number-one album in the US, ''[[Back to Basics (Christina Aguilera album)|Back to Basics]]'' (2006). Throughout these periods, she amassed various worldwide hits, including "[[Lady Marmalade#Moulin Rouge! version|Lady Marmalade]]", "[[Dirrty]]", "[[Beautiful (Christina Aguilera song)|Beautiful]]" and "[[Ain't No Other Man]]".

During the early 2010s, Aguilera featured on a string of worldwide top ten songs, including "[[Moves like Jagger]]", "[[Feel This Moment]]" and "[[Say Something (A Great Big World song)|Say Something]]"; the first of these topped the Hot 100, making her one of the few artists to peak over three decades. She also starred in the film ''[[Burlesque (2010 American film)|Burlesque]]'' (2010) and contributed to [[Burlesque (soundtrack)|its soundtrack]], earning a [[Golden Globe Award]] [[Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song|nomination]]. Her concurrent ventures included a role in the television series ''[[Nashville (2012 TV series)|Nashville]]'' (2015); roles in the films ''[[The Emoji Movie]]'' (2017) and ''[[Zoe (film)|Zoe]]'' (2018); becoming an ambassador for the [[World Food Programme]] (WFP); co-founding the company [[Playground (company)|Playground]]; and serving as a coach on the [[reality competition]] show ''[[The Voice (American TV series)|The Voice]]'' (2011–2016).

Aguilera is one of the [[best-selling music artists of all time]], with over 100 million records sold worldwide. She has been named one of the most successful artists of the 2000s by ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' and was listed among the [[Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers of All Time|greatest singers of all time]] by ''[[Rolling Stone]]''. Aguilera has been regarded as one of the most influential Latin artists in the [[Show business|entertainment industry]], having helped shape the "Latin explosion" in the early 2000s. ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'' named her one of the [[Time 100|100 most influential people in the world]] in 2013. [[List of awards and nominations received by Christina Aguilera|Her accolades]] include five [[Grammy Awards]], two [[Latin Grammy Awards]], six [[ALMA Award]]s, two [[MTV Video Music Awards]], a [[Billboard Music Awards|''Billboard'' Music Award]], a [[Guinness World Records|''Guinness World Record'']], and a star on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]].

==Early life==
Christina María Aguilera was born on December 18, 1980, in [[Ocean Breeze, New York]], at [[Staten Island University Hospital]],<ref name="auto">{{Cite news|url=https://www.silive.com/guide/2012/04/famous_folk-_in_prog.html|title=Famous Staten Islanders from all walks of life|first=Staten Island|last=Advance|date=April 22, 2012|newspaper=[[Staten Island Advance]]}}</ref> to Shelly Loraine ([[née]] Fidler) and Fausto Wagner Xavier Aguilera.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Julia|last=Wang|date=April 2007|url=https://people.com/people/christina_aguilera/biography/|title=Christina Aguilera: Biography|magazine=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=April 30, 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140331213217/https://people.com/people/christina_aguilera/biography/|archive-date=March 31, 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 magazine|first=Paulina Jayne |last=Isaac|date=June 27, 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"|magazine=[[Cosmopolitan (magazine)|Cosmopolitan]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> Fausto Aguilera was a [[United States Army]] sergeant, and Shelly Loraine was a violinist in the [[American Youth Symphony]] before becoming a Spanish translator.<ref name="Remade" />{{sfn|Dominguez|2003|p=2}}

Due to Fausto's military service, Aguilera's family moved frequently. She lived in [[Grasmere, New York]] before moving to<ref name="auto"/> [[New Jersey]] and [[Texas]].<ref name="FastTrack">{{cite web|first=Richard|last=Harrington|date=February 13, 2000|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/WPcap/2000-02/13/003r-021300-idx.html|title=Christina Aguilera's Fast Track|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> In 1983, they moved to Japan and lived in [[Sagamihara]] for at least two years.{{sfn|Dominguez|2003|p=4}} During her youth in the [[Pittsburgh metropolitan area]], Aguilera attended [[North Allegheny Intermediate High School]] before leaving there to be homeschooled to avoid bullying she experienced at school.{{sfn|Donovan|2010|p=8}}<ref>{{cite news|first=Megan|last=Tomasic|date=February 24, 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': Wexford's Christina Aguilera Won Grammy for Best New Artist 20 Years Ago|newspaper=Pittsburgh Tribune-Review|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref>

In 1986, the family returned to the United States, and settled in [[Pennsylvania]], where they welcomed her younger sister, Rachel, in 1986.{{sfn|Dominguez|2003|p=8}} Aguilera has spoken out about her father's physically and emotionally abusive behavior.<ref name="OldSoul" /> She noted that this is what made her turn to music, noting that, "growing up in an unstable environment and whatnot, music was my only real escape".<ref name="ChildStar" /> In 1987, Shelly filed to divorce Fausto and moved with Aguilera and Rachel to her mother's home in [[Rochester, Pennsylvania|Rochester]], a suburb of [[Pittsburgh]].<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Sophronia|last=Scott-Gregory|date=September 27, 1999|url=https://people.com/archive/uncorking-the-genie-vol-52-no-12/|title=Uncorking the Genie|magazine=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> She later married James Kearns and had a son with him named Michael.{{sfn|Donovan|2010|p=9}} In 2012, following decades of estrangement, Aguilera expressed interest in reconciling with her biological father.<ref>{{cite news|first=Joyce|last=Chen|date=February 10, 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|newspaper=[[New York Daily News]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref>

Aguilera moving to her grandmother's home allowed her to explore her grandmother's records, which featured mostly soul and blues singers and increased her interest in music.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Austin|last=Scaggs|date=July 24, 2006|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/christina-aguilera-dirty-girl-cleans-up-108302/|title=Christina Aguilera: Dirty Girl Cleans Up|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> She also began to practice singing in public and competing in talent contests.{{sfn|Dominguez|2003|p=14–16}} Following numerous contests, she earned a reputation in her neighborhood as the "little girl with a big voice" and received widespread attention from local television and radio programs.{{sfn|Donovan|2010|p=13}}<ref>{{cite web|first=Lorraine|last=Ali|date=July 30, 2006|url=https://www.newsweek.com/christina-aguilera-comes-age-112341|title=Christina Aguilera Comes of Age|magazine=[[Newsweek]]|access-date=April 30, 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 name="Vault">{{cite web|first=Lynn|last=Hirschberg|date=July 1, 2011|url=https://www.wmagazine.com/story/christina-aguilera-cover-story|title=From the Vault: The Fall & Rise of Christina Aguilera|magazine=W|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> Aguilera was eventually invited to sing "[[The Star-Spangled Banner]]" before [[Pittsburgh Penguins]] hockey, [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] football, and [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] baseball games, and at the [[1992 Stanley Cup Finals]].{{sfn|Donovan|2010|p=7}}<ref>{{cite news|first=John|last=Grupp|date=May 6, 2009|url=https://archive.triblive.com/news/anthem-singer-fires-up-mellon-crowd/|title=Anthem Singer Fires Up Mellon Crowd|newspaper=[[Pittsburgh Tribune-Review]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref>

== Career ==
=== 1993–1998: Career beginnings ===
In 1991, Aguilera auditioned for the television series ''[[The All New Mickey Mouse Club]]'' (MMC), which aired on the [[Disney Channel]]. She ran against 400 candidates, and while she made the shortlist, she was ultimately rejected for not meeting the minimum age requirement.{{sfn|Dominguez|2003|p=17}} One year later, in 1992, Aguilera received a call from one of the show's producers asking if she was still interested in becoming a "Mouseketeer". She once again competed for a spot (this time, 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]], [[Justin Timberlake]], and [[JC Chasez]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Rob|last=Goldstein|date=May 15, 1999|url=http://music.yahoo.com/read/interview/12043048|title=Dreaming of Genie|publisher=[[Yahoo! Music]]|access-date=April 30, 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070401032341/http://music.yahoo.com/read/interview/12043048|archive-date=April 1, 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 name="ProudLatina">{{cite magazine|first=Shirley|last=Gómez|date=November 23, 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|magazine=[[¡Hola!]]|access-date=April 30, 2023|archive-date=January 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117150928/https://www.hola.com/us/celebrities/20211125306760/proof-that-christina-aguilera-has-always-been-a-proud-latina/|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 1995, it was reported the series would not return for a new season.{{sfn|Dominguez|2003|p=31–32}}

Aiming to begin 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 single but failed to reach commercial success.{{sfn|Donovan|2010|p=13}}<ref>{{cite book|editor-last=Hoffmann |editor-first=Frank |title= Encyclopedia of Recorded Sound |year= 2004 |publisher= Taylor & Francis |isbn= 9781135949495 |url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/BOOKSHELF-ARH/History/Encyclopedia-of-Recorded-Sound-Hoffman-Vol-1-1993.pdf |page= 16}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Silva |first1=Maria |title=Christina Aguilera: ¿Qué hay dentro de la botella? |url=https://archive.org/details/meridiano-2000-enero/MERIDIANO%202000%20ENERO/22%20DE%20ENERO/page/4/mode/2up |publisher=Meridiano |date=January 22, 2000 |page=B2 |language=Spanish |quote="I did a single with a Japanese singer (Keizo Nakanishi) when I was 16"}}</ref> In June 1997, Aguilera went on to Romania to represent the United States in a singers contest during the [[Golden Stag Festival]], failing to win over the audience.{{sfn|Govan|2013|p=24–25}}

Seeking a recording contract, Aguilera recorded numerous [[demo tapes]] directed to record labels, including [[Walt Disney Records]], for which she sent a cover of "[[Run to You (Whitney Houston song)|Run to You]]" by [[Whitney Houston]].{{sfn|Dominguez|2003|p=43–44}} She eventually was chosen to record "[[Reflection (song)|Reflection]]", the theme song from the animated film ''[[Mulan (1998 film)|Mulan]]'' (1998), which reached number 15 on the [[Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks|''Billboard'' Adult Contemporary]] chart.{{sfn|Dominguez|2003|p=45}} Following the attention she received with "Reflection", Aguilera caught the ear of [[Ron Fair]], the [[A&R]] executive from [[RCA Records]], who consequently signed Aguilera to the label.<ref name="FastTrack" /> In late 1998, she began to record her debut studio album, for which producers reportedly invested over $1 million worth of writers, producers and vocal lessons.<ref name="FastTrack" />

=== 1999–2001: ''Christina Aguilera'', ''Mi Reflejo'', and ''My Kind of Christmas'' ===
In May 1999, Aguilera released "[[Genie in a Bottle]]", the lead single off her long-awaited debut album, which topped the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] for five consecutive weeks and became the second best-selling single of 1999.<ref name=bb2000>{{cite magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sA0EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA63|title=Best-Selling Records of 1999|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media|first=Don|last=Jefferey|page=63|date=January 22, 2000|access-date=August 29, 2013}}</ref> The song became an international success, increasing Aguilera's popularity worldwide, topping the charts in over 20 countries.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wg0EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA7|title=Portrait of an Artist: Christina Aguilera|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=January 29, 2000 |access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> The single also attracted the attention of conservatives 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 news|first=Katy|last=Daigle|date=October 28, 1999|url=https://www.courant.com/1999/10/28/gibson-recalls-her-pioneering-young-old-days/|title=Gibson Recalls Her Pioneering Young Old Days|newspaper=[[Hartford Courant]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> Due to the criticism, [[Radio Disney]] replaced the song with a censored version.<ref>{{cite web|first=Nicole|last=Hogsett|date=May 6, 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=April 30, 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=September 29, 2013}}</ref> The song was nominated for a [[Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance]].<ref name="grammycnn">{{cite news|url=https://edition.cnn.com/2000/SHOWBIZ/Music/01/04/grammy.noms.01/list.html|title=42nd Annual Grammy Awards: List of Nominations|publisher=[[CNN]]|access-date=August 31, 2021}}</ref>

Aguilera's self-titled debut album, ''[[Christina Aguilera (album)|Christina Aguilera]]'', was released on August 24, 1999, to critical praise, debuting at number one on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref name="15Y">{{cite magazine|first=Kennth|last=Partridge|date=August 22, 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|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> It catapulted Aguilera into fame globally and sold over ten million copies in its first year.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Leila|last=Cobo|date=August 12, 2000|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=fBAEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA13|title=Aguilera Makes Spanish Debut on BMG U.S. Latin|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> It was later certified eight times platinum by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA),<ref name="RIAA">{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&se=Christina+Aguilera#search_section|title=Gold & Platinum: Christina Aguilera Search|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of America]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> and it has sold over 17 million copies worldwide.<ref>{{cite news|first=Craig|last=McLean|date=May 7, 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'|newspaper=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Lewis|last=Corner|date=June 22, 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=April 30, 2023}}</ref> Originally, Aguilera's desire was to create material inspired by [[R&B]] and [[soul music|soul]], but the label opted for a more [[teen pop]] production due the genre's high financial return in the late 1990s.<ref name="Stories">{{cite web|first=Alim|last=Kheraj|date=October 8, 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=April 30, 2023}}</ref> At the [[42nd Annual Grammy Awards]], Aguilera won the [[Best New Artist]] category for which ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'' credited the award for "[helping] certify her credentials as a real singer".<ref name="Time2000">{{Cite magazine |last=Farley |first=Christopher John |date=February 27, 2000 |title=Christina Aguilera |url=https://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0%2C9171%2C39950%2C00.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180111154222/https://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,39950,00.html |archive-date=January 11, 2018 |access-date=September 10, 2024 |magazine=Time}}</ref>

{{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 [[Best New Artist]] at the [[42nd Annual Grammy Awards]].{{sfn|Govan|2013|p=43}}}}

After the album's release, "[[What a Girl Wants (Christina Aguilera song)|What a Girl Wants]]", topped the Hot 100 and is recognized as the first new number one entry on the chart for the 2000s decade.{{sfn|Dominguez|2003|p=88}} The song was also nominated for [[Best Female Pop Vocal Performance]] at the [[43rd Annual Grammy Awards]].{{sfn|Dominguez|2003|p=88}} This was followed with "[[I Turn to You (All-4-One song)#Christina Aguilera version|I Turn to You]]" which reached number 3,<ref name="15Y" /> and "[[Come on Over Baby (All I Want Is You)]]" which became Aguilera's third number one song and achieved worldwide success.<ref name="Ranked" /> She also released a cover of "[[The Christmas Song#Other versions|The Christmas Song]]" in November 1999, which peaked at number 18 and became the second-highest charting position of the song after the original in 1944.<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/christina-aguilera-mn0000780258/awards|title=Christina Aguilera: Awards|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=August 18, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130728084013/http://www.allmusic.com/artist/christina-aguilera-mn0000780258/awards|archive-date=July 28, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In January 2000, Aguilera performed at the [[Super Bowl XXXIV halftime show]] alongside [[Enrique Iglesias]], [[Phil Collins]] and [[Toni Braxton]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=February 7, 2022 |title=The Latino artists that have represented the culture during the Super Bowl |url=https://www.hola.com/us/entertainment/20220207309318/latino-stars-that-performed-at-the-super-bowl-halftime-show-1/ |access-date=November 4, 2022 |magazine=[[¡Hola!]]}}</ref> In May, she embarked on her debut concert tour, [[Christina Aguilera in Concert]], which toured North America, Latin America, Europe, and Japan until February 2001.<ref>{{cite news|first=David|last=Basham|date=April 27, 2000|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1424806/christina-aguilera-announces-tour-youth-programs/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151104174105/http://www.mtv.com/news/1424806/christina-aguilera-announces-tour-youth-programs/|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 4, 2015|title=Christina Aguilera Announces Tour, Youth Programs|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref>{{sfn|Dominguez|2003|p=169}} Her success continued to rise with the release of her second studio album, {{Lang|es|[[Mi Reflejo]]}}, in September 2000 which topped both the [[Billboard Top Latin Albums|''Billboard'' Top Latin Albums]] and [[Billboard Latin Pop Albums|Latin Pop Albums]] for nineteen consecutive weeks.<ref name="yearend2000">{{cite magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ehEEAAAAMBAJ&q=mi+reflejo|title=The Year in Music 2000|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|volume=112|issue=53|page=YE-72,74|date=December 30, 2000|access-date=April 28, 2013}}</ref> The album featured Spanish-language versions of several songs from her debut album along with new songs, and had [[Latin pop]] themes.<ref>{{cite news|first=Teri |last=van Horn|date=August 15, 2000|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/l9ry99/christina-aguilera-delves-into-latin-roots-on-spanish-lp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230327072943/https://www.mtv.com/news/l9ry99/christina-aguilera-delves-into-latin-roots-on-spanish-lp|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 27, 2023|title=Christina Aguilera Delves Into Latin Roots On Spanish LP|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> Three singles were release for the album including the Spanish version of "Come on Over Baby (All I Want Is You)" titled "[[Ven Conmigo (Solamente Tú)]]", "[[Pero Me Acuerdo de Ti#Christina Aguilera version|Pero Me Acuerdo de Ti]]" and "[[Falsas Esperanzas]]".<ref name="debut">{{cite magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=fBAEAAAAMBAJ&q=intitle%3Abillboard+%22ven+conmigo%22+%22reflejo%22&pg=PA85|title=Aguilera Makes Spanish Debut On BMG U.S. Latin|last=Cobo|first=Leila|magazine=Billboard|volume=112|issue=33|page=85|date=August 12, 2000|access-date=April 28, 2013}}</ref> The latter two were performed at the [[43rd Annual Grammy Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/g/news_feature_grammyflashback/2001/ |title=Grammys 2001 |publisher=[[MTV]] |access-date=April 30, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130515074718/http://www.mtv.com/bands/g/news_feature_grammyflashback/2001/ |archive-date=May 15, 2013}}</ref> The album went on to be the best-selling Latin pop album of 2000 and was later certified [[RIAA certification#Spanish|six times Latin platinum]] by the RIAA.<ref name="ProudLatina" /><ref>{{cite magazine|first=Leila|last=Cobo|date=April 28, 2001|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=oxMEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA53|title=Billboard Awards Recognize the Best in Latin Music|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> ''Mi Reflejo'' was also certified Platinum in Argentina, Mexico, and Spain.{{sfn|Govan|2013|p=75}} At the [[2nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards]], the album won [[Best Female Pop Vocal Album]].<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Christina|last=Saraceno|date=October 30, 2001|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/christina-wins-latin-grammy-235689/|title=Christina Wins Latin Grammy|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref>

In October 2000, Aguilera also released her third studio album, ''[[My Kind of Christmas]]'', her first [[Christmas album]], which reached number one on the US [[Top Holiday Albums]] chart.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-oct-30-ca-44091-story.html|title=They're Dreaming of a Sluggish Christmas| newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date=October 30, 2000}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.nme.com/news/christinaaguilera/5054|title=Snow Way!|date=November 3, 2000|magazine=[[NME]]|access-date=November 27, 2013}}</ref> The album received generally polarized reviews at the time but has since gone on to retrospectively receive praise.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/holiday/7625519/christina-aguilera-my-kind-of-christmas-album|title=Here's a Reminder That Christina Aguilera Has a Christmas Album (and It's Amazing)|access-date=August 8, 2021|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> Aguilera starred in a holiday special, ''[[My Reflection]]'', which aired on December 3, 2000, 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 magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ehEEAAAAMBAJ&pg=RA37-PA2|title=Year in Music: 2000|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=December 30, 2000 |access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> The same year, she also 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 for control of her career and image.<ref name="kurtz1">{{cite news|first=Kara|last=Manning|date=October 17, 2000|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/uute7x/aguilera-sues-former-manager|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230501020910/https://www.mtv.com/news/uute7x/aguilera-sues-former-manager|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 1, 2023|title=Aguilera Sues Former Manager|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref>

On January 16, 2001, Aguilera featured on [[Ricky Martin]]'s "[[Nobody Wants to Be Lonely]]", which topped charts internationally and peaked at number 13 on the Hot 100, becoming her fifth top-20 hit in the US.<ref name="Hot100">2000: {{cite magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ehEEAAAAMBAJ&pg=RA37-PA2|title=Year in Music: 2000|date=December 30, 2000 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}<br />2003: {{cite magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=bA8EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA68|title=Year in Music: 2003|date=December 27, 2003 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}<br />Decade: {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/artists-of-the-decade-page-two-266419/|title=Artists of the Decade (2000s)|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref> She was also listed as one of the most successful artists on the ''Billboard'' 200, Hot 100, and [[Mainstream Top 40]] charts—for which the latter she was ranked among the greatest of all time.<ref>''Billboard'' 200: {{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/decadeendcharts/2009/billboard-200-artists|title=Billboard 200 Artists|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121006014550/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/decadeendcharts/2009/billboard-200-artists|access-date=July 27, 2021|archive-date=October 6, 2012}}<br />Hot 100: {{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/decadeendcharts/2009/hot-100-artists|title=Billboard Hot 100 Artists|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=May 1, 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=October 8, 2012}}<br />Top 40: {{cite magazine|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|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=May 1, 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=January 6, 2010}}<br />All-Time Top 40: {{cite magazine|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|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref><ref name="history1">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/christina-aguilera/chart-history/hsi/|title=Christina Aguilera Chart History (Hot 100)|magazine=Billboard|access-date=October 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211121194955/https://www.billboard.com/artist/christina-aguilera/chart-history/hsi/|archive-date=November 21, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> The song was ranked at number 65 on [[VH1]]'s "100 Greatest Love Songs",<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cs.ubc.ca/~davet/music/list/Best13.html|title=VH1 - 100 Greatest Love Songs|publisher=[[University of British Columbia]]|access-date=October 14, 2021|archive-date=October 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211014232818/https://www.cs.ubc.ca/~davet/music/list/Best13.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and was nominated for [[Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals]] at the [[44th Annual Grammy Awards]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/christina-aguilera/1097|title=Christina Aguilera|publisher=Grammy Awards|access-date=October 14, 2021|archive-date=October 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211014233023/https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/christina-aguilera/1097|url-status=live}}</ref> In April of that year, Aguilera featured alongside [[Lil' Kim]], [[Mýa]], and [[Pink (singer)|Pink]] on "[[Lady Marmalade#Moulin Rouge! version|Lady Marmalade]]" from the [[Moulin Rouge! Music from Baz Luhrmann's Film|soundtrack]] for the film, ''[[Moulin Rouge!]]'' (2001).<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/00s/2001/BB-2001-03-10.pdf|title=Four Artists Redo 'Lady Marmalade'; Kid Rock in Studio; Metallica Bass-less|last=Newman|first=Melinda|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|volume=113|issue=10|page=14|date=March 10, 2001|access-date=October 11, 2020}}</ref> The song received positive reviews and topped the Hot 100 for five consecutive weeks, becoming Aguilera's fourth number one.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Suzette|last=Fernandez|date=December 24, 2016|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/ricky-martin-hot-100-hits-7632412/|title=Ricky Martin's Billboard Hot 100 Hits|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|first=Matthew|last=Jacobs|date=April 7, 2021|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/lady-marmalade-song-moulin-rouge-movie-1151998/|title=Lady Marmalade Song: 'Moulin Rouge' Movie Track Explained|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> The song also won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals and the [[MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year]].<ref>{{cite news|first=John|last=Mitchell|date=June 27, 2021|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/neomxg/remaking-lady-marmalade-10-years-later|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230501015408/https://www.mtv.com/news/neomxg/remaking-lady-marmalade-10-years-later|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 1, 2023|title=Remaking 'Lady Marmalade' 10 Years Later|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref>

In August 2001, [[Warlock Records]] released ''[[Just Be Free]]'', a [[demo album]] recorded by Aguilera between 1994 and 1995 while she was looking for a recording deal following the end of ''[[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; however, both parties came to a confidential settlement to release the album, in which Aguilera lent out her name, likeness, and image for an unspecified amount of damages.<ref>{{cite web|first=Stephanie|last=MCGrath|date=July 3, 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=April 30, 2023|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 11, 2014|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140711195127/http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/A/Aguilera_Christina/2001/07/03/pf-742790.html}}</ref>

=== 2002–2004: New image with ''Stripped'' ===
With a new management, Aguilera started moving away from her [[teen pop]] niche and began working on a new project.<ref name="Puppet" /> She cultivated a new image by adopting the [[alter ego]] Xtina, dyeing her hair black, and sporting several tattoos and body piercings.<ref name="GotDirty">{{cite news|date=January 6, 2006|url=https://abcnews.go.com/2020/story?id=123689&page=1|title=How Christina Aguilera Got 'Dirty'|publisher=[[ABC News (United States)|ABC News]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> Aguilera's new persona was widely criticized by media outlets.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Josh|last=Tryangiel|date=August 27, 2006|url=http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1376243-1,00.html|title=Welcome to My Bubble|magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|url-status=dead|access-date=January 22, 2018|archive-date=October 12, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012211218/http://time.com/time/magazine/article/0%2C9171%2C1376243-1%2C00.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=Jane|last=Dark|date=November 11, 2002|url=http://www.villagevoice.com/2002-11-12/music/siren-wailing/|title=Siren Wailing|newspaper=[[The Village Voice]]|access-date=April 30, 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041209030356/http://www.villagevoice.com/issues/0246/dark.php|archive-date=December 9, 2004}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|first=David|last=Browne|date=November 1, 2002|url=https://ew.com/article/2002/11/01/stripped-3/|title=Stripped|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> In September 2002, she released the controversial song, "[[Dirrty]]", which garnered mixed reviews and peaked as number 48 on [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]].<ref name="Stories" /> The song's accompanying music video generated controversy for depicting overtly [[sexual fetishes]],<ref>{{cite news|first=Tanya L.|last=Edwards|date=October 23, 2002|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1458275/how-dirty-is-dirrty-x-posing-the-kinks-in-x-tinas-video/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140719154928/http://www.mtv.com/news/1458275/how-dirty-is-dirrty-x-posing-the-kinks-in-x-tinas-video/|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 19, 2014|title=How Dirty Is 'Dirrty'? X-posing The Kinks In Xtina's Video|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> and attracted the attention of conservative organizations and moralists who sought to have the video banned on [[MTV]].<ref name="OnTrend">{{cite magazine|first=Christian|last=Allaire|authorlink=Christian Allaire|date=October 19, 2022|url=https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/christina-aguilera-dirrty-fashion-era|title=Christina Aguilera's 'Dirrty' Era Couldn't Be More on Trend|magazine=[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]|access-date=April 30, 2022}}</ref> The video also sparked protests in Thailand and was eventually banned on the country's local television.<ref>{{cite news|first=Joe|last=D'Angelo|date=October 18, 2002|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/30zk1v/dirrty-christina-aguilera-video-thai-ed-to-sex-industry|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221130043440/https://www.mtv.com/news/30zk1v/dirrty-christina-aguilera-video-thai-ed-to-sex-industry|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 30, 2022|title='Dirrty' Christina Aguilera Video Thai-ed To Sex Industry|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref><ref name="Controversial">{{cite magazine|first=Frances|last=Romero|date=June 6, 2011|url=https://entertainment.time.com/2011/06/07/top-10-controversial-music-videos/slide/christina-aguilera-dirrty/|title=Top 10 Controversial Music Videos|magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> "Dirrty" topped the charts in the UK and Ireland,<ref>{{cite web|first=George|last=Griffiths|date=November 17, 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=[[Official Charts Company]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> and has gone on to become a cult classic.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/lists/best-2002-songs-hits/christina-aguilera-feat-redman-dirrty/|title=Best 2002 Songs: Top 100 Staff Picks|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=March 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220323111732/https://www.billboard.com/lists/best-2002-songs-hits/christina-aguilera-feat-redman-dirrty/|archive-date=March 23, 2022|access-date=May 16, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[File:Stripped Tour CH - cropped.jpg|thumb|left|190px|Aguilera performing on [[The Stripped Tour]] in 2003]]
Aguilera's fourth studio album, ''[[Stripped (Christina Aguilera album)|Stripped]]'', followed with a release on October 22, 2002.<ref name="Legacy" /> She also [[executive produced]] and co-wrote the majority of the songs.<ref name="Legacy">{{cite web|date=October 14, 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=April 30, 2023}}</ref><ref name="StandsUp">{{cite news|first=Jennifer|last=Vineyard|date=October 30, 2002|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/ny0hvk/christina-stands-up-for-the-ladies-discusses-fathers-abuse|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221127175415/https://www.mtv.com/news/ny0hvk/christina-stands-up-for-the-ladies-discusses-fathers-abuse|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 27, 2022|title=Christina Stands Up For The Ladies, Discusses Father's Abuse|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> Upon release, the album received generally mixed reviews but found commercial success and debuted at number two on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], and eventually was [[RIAA certification|certified five times platinum]] by the RIAA.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Rania|last=Aniftos|date=October 26, 2022|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/christina-aguilera-stripped-outfit-recreation-1235161623/|title=Christina Aguilera Recreates 'Stripped' Look on TikTok|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=April 30, 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 the 2000s.<ref name="2M">{{cite web|first=Rob|last=Copsey|date=April 14, 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=April 30, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|first=Alan|last=Jones|title=The Noughties' Official UK Albums Chart Top 100|magazine=[[Music Week]]|page=19|date=October 30, 2010}}</ref> Since then, it was reported the album sold 12 million copies globally.<ref>{{cite magazine|author=Touré|date=June 29, 2006|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/scott-storchs-outrageous-fortune-51499/|title=Scott Storch's Outrageous Fortune|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|access-date=April 30, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080419055040/http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/10699242/scott_storchs_outrageous_fortune/print|archive-date=April 19, 2008}}</ref>

The album's second single, "[[Beautiful (Christina Aguilera song)|Beautiful]]", was released to widespread acclaim for its empowering lyrics about embracing inner beauty, also becoming a [[LGBT anthem]].<ref>{{cite magazine|date=June 7, 2022|url=https://www.billboard.com/lists/lgbtq-anthems-queer-pride-songs/|title=Best LGBTQ Anthems of All Time|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> The song reached number two on the Hot 100 and topped the chart in various international countries, including the UK, Canada, Ireland and New Zealand.<ref name="Hot100" /> It also reached number one on the US [[Adult Contemporary (chart)|Adult Contemporary]] chart and the US [[Dance Club Songs]] chart.<ref name="BillboardChartHistoryII">{{cite magazine|title=Beautiful – Christina Aguilera|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/christina-aguilera/chart-history/|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=April 26, 2013|archive-date=November 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211121091753/https://www.billboard.com/artist/christina-aguilera/chart-history/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart-watch/week-ending-april-29-2012-songs-gotye-makes-230605099.html|title=Week Ending April 29, 2012. Songs: Gotye Makes Digital History|first=Paul|last=Grein|publisher=[[Yahoo! Music]]|date=May 2, 2012|access-date=April 26, 2013|archive-date=October 19, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019205557/http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart-watch/week-ending-april-29-2012-songs-gotye-makes-230605099.html|url-status=live}}</ref> At the [[46th Annual Grammy Awards]], the single won [[Best Female Pop Vocal Performance]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Alex|last=Gonzalez|date=November 16, 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=April 30, 2023}}</ref> This was followed with the singles — "[[Fighter (Christina Aguilera song)|Fighter]]", "[[Can't Hold Us Down]]" and "[[The Voice Within]]".<ref name="history1"/>

In June 2003, Aguilera co-headlined [[The Justified & Stripped Tour]] alongside [[Justin Timberlake]].<ref>{{cite magazine|date=February 7, 2003|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/justin-christina-team-for-summer-tour-72395/|title=Justin, Christina Team for Summer Tour|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> The joint tour visited North America solely, attracting an audience of 546,483 and grossed over $31.8 million.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Steve|last=Knopper|date=November 16, 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|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> It ranked sixteenth on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''{{'}}s list of Top 25 Tours of 2003.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Bob|last=Allen|date=December 27, 2003|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=bA8EAAAAMBAJ&pg=RA1-PA23|title=Top 25 Tours|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> Later that year, she also embarked on [[The Stripped Tour]] in Europe, Asia, and Australia.<ref name="LiveUK">{{cite magazine|date=November 14, 2003|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/billboard-bits-aguilera-goldiggez-bradley-68155/|title=Billboard Bits: Aguilera, Goldiggez, Bradley|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=April 30, 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" /> In early 2004, it was reported that she would return to North America to perform a second leg of her tour but was eventually canceled due to a vocal cord injury.<ref>{{cite news|first=Jennifer|last=Vineyard|date=April 29, 2004|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/2lna44/christina-calls-off-tour-with-chingy-due-to-vocal-strain|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401010258/https://www.mtv.com/news/2lna44/christina-calls-off-tour-with-chingy-due-to-vocal-strain|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 1, 2023|title=Christina Calls Off Tour With Chingy Due To Vocal Strain|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref>

In August 2003, at the [[2003 MTV Video Music Awards]], Aguilera opened the show singing "[[Like a Virgin (song)|Like a Virgin]]" and "[[Hollywood (Madonna song)|Hollywood]]" alongside [[Britney Spears]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Imogen|last=Tilden|date=August 29, 2003|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2003/aug/29/artsfeatures.madonna|title=Madonna Sexes Up MTV Awards|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> Halfway through the performance, she was joined by [[Madonna]] whom they both kissed, consequently making the performance highly publicized.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Courtney|last=Mason|date=August 28, 2022|url=https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/iconic-mtv-vma-performances-britney-spears-beyonce-janet-jackson|title=The 9 Most Iconic MTV VMAs Performances|magazine=[[L'Officiel]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> Various media outlets retrospectively considered it one of the "most iconic" VMAs performances of all time.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Sharon|last=Knolle|date=August 28, 2022|url=https://www.thewrap.com/most-iconic-vmas-performances-britney-beyonce-videos/|title=11 Most Iconic VMAs Performances|magazine=[[TheWrap]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> In 2008, MTV listed the performance as the number-one opening moment in the history of MTV Video Music Awards,<ref name=openingvma>{{cite news|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/1593419/the-top-10-opening-moments-in-vma-history-from-madonna-to-the-present/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715160240/http://www.mtv.com/news/1593419/the-top-10-opening-moments-in-vma-history-from-madonna-to-the-present/|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 15, 2014|title=The Top 10 Opening Moments in VMA History: From Madonna To The Present|last=Vera|first=Jocelyn|date=August 24, 2008|access-date=December 21, 2021}}</ref> while ''[[Blender (magazine)|Blender]]'' magazine cited it as one of the twenty-five sexiest music moments on television history.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=The 25 Sexiest Music Moments in TV History!|last1=Collis|first1=Jonah|last2=Weiner|date=February 15, 2004|magazine=[[Blender (magazine)|Blender]]|issn=1534-0554}}</ref> In November of that year, Aguilera hosted the [[2003 MTV Europe Music Awards]].<ref>{{cite news|date=November 7, 2003|url=https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/music/nun-bold-daring-aguilera-1668099|title=Nun So Bold as Daring Aguilera|newspaper=[[Evening Chronicle]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> She received widespread media attention for dressing up as a [[nun]] and being undressed to reveal her underclothes while performing the [[slutdrop]] dance style.<ref name="XRated">{{cite news|first=Auslan|last=Cramb|date=November 7, 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|newspaper=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> She was later named Top Female Pop Act of 2003 by ''Billboard''.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=bA8EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA68|title=Year in Music: 2003|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=December 27, 2003 |access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref>

In August 2004, Aguilera recorded a cover of "[[Car Wash (song)#Christina Aguilera and Missy Elliott version|Car Wash]]" alongside rapper [[Missy Elliott]] for the [[Shark Tale#Soundtrack|soundtrack]] of the [[DreamWorks Animation]] film ''[[Shark Tale]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boppermusic.com/blog/what-is-music-licensing/|title=What Is Music Licensing?|work=Bopper Music|date=July 30, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929090917/https://www.boppermusic.com/blog/what-is-music-licensing/|access-date=September 29, 2020|archive-date=September 29, 2020}}</ref> She also voiced a Rastafarian jellyfish in the film.<ref name="carwash">{{cite news|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/fxx3hp/christina-aguilera-is-poisonous-in-video-with-missy-elliott|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220808045119/https://www.mtv.com/news/fxx3hp/christina-aguilera-is-poisonous-in-video-with-missy-elliott|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 8, 2022|title=Christina Aguilera Is Poisonous In Video With Missy Elliott|publisher=MTV News|first=Jennifer|last=Vineyard|date=September 24, 2004|access-date=October 6, 2023}}</ref> That September, Aguilera was featured on "[[Tilt Ya Head Back]]" with rapper [[Nelly]].<ref name="Memories">{{cite web|first=Keith|last=Chaffee|date=December 18, 2020|url=https://www.lapl.org/collections-resources/blogs/lapl/music-memories-christina-aguilera|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201219011124/https://lapl.org/collections-resources/blogs/lapl/music-memories-christina-aguilera|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 19, 2020|title=Music Memories: Christina Aguilera|publisher=[[Los Angeles Public Library]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> The songs respectively reached number 63 and 58 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.<ref name="Hot100" />

=== 2005–2008: ''Back to Basics'' ===
In early 2005, Aguilera embraced a new image inspired by [[Old Hollywood]] figures, debuting burlesque-style curly blonde hair and makeup. Her new persona was eventually adopted to promote her subsequent music project.<ref>{{cite web|first=Michelle|last=Varinata|date=June 26, 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=May 1, 2023}}</ref> In March 2006, Aguilera released a duet with [[Andrea Bocelli]], "[[Somos Novios (It's Impossible)]]", and performed the song together at the [[Sanremo Music Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tgcom24.mediaset.it/televisione/articoli/articolo299176.shtml|work=[[TGCOM]]|language=Italian|access-date=July 27, 2013|title=Sanremo, il trionfo di Povia|first=Domenico|last=Catagnano|date=March 4, 2006}}</ref> She also featured on "[[A Song for You]]" by [[Herbie Hancock]] which received a [[Grammy Award]] nomination for [[Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals]].<ref name=Grammy2006>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/08/arts/09gram-list.html|title=The Complete List of Grammy Nominations|access-date=February 2, 2011|date=December 8, 2005|page=1|work=The New York Times}}</ref>

In June 2006, Aguilera released "[[Ain't No Other Man]]" as her then-forthcoming fifth studio album's lead single, which received critical acclaim and was praised by music critics.<ref name="Hot100" /> Critics compared her vocals on the songs to older singers such as [[Etta James]] and [[Aretha Franklin]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Len|last=Righi|date=August 19, 2006|url=https://www.mcall.com/2006/08/19/christina-aguilera-back-to-basics-rca/|title=Christina Aguilera: Back to Basics (RCA)|newspaper=[[The Morning Call]]|access-date=May 1, 2023|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150224050122/http://articles.mcall.com/2006-08-19/features/3684262_1_disc-tracks-basics|archive-date=February 24, 2015}}</ref> The song achieved commercial success, peaked at number six on ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and has sold 1.7 million digital copies in the US<ref name="Shake">{{cite magazine|first=Gary|last=Trust|date=September 1, 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|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=January 21, 2022}}</ref> The single eventually earned her the [[Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/christina-aguilera |title=Christina Aguilera |website=Recording Academy Grammy Awards |access-date=October 16, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171117043015/https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/christina-aguilera |archive-date=November 17, 2017}}</ref>

[[File:Christina Aguilera at the MTV Video Music Awards 2006.jpg|thumb|upright|Aguilera at the [[2006 MTV Video Music Awards]]]]

Aguilera's fifth studio album, ''[[Back to Basics (Christina Aguilera album)|Back to Basics]]'', was released as a [[double album]] in August 2006.<ref name="Throwback">{{cite news|first=Corey|last=Moss|date=June 5, 2006|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/049xvt/christina-makes-her-comeback-twice-as-nice-by-expanding-basics-into-double-lp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815081642/https://www.mtv.com/news/049xvt/christina-makes-her-comeback-twice-as-nice-by-expanding-basics-into-double-lp|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 15, 2022|title=Christina Makes Her Comeback Twice As Nice By Expanding 'Basics' Into Double LP|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref> The album was inspired by [[1920s in music|1920s]]–[[1950s in music|1950s]] music and was described as a "throwback with elements of old-school [music] combined with a modern-day twist".<ref name="20YoX">{{cite magazine|first=Kristen S.|last=Hé|date=May 4, 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|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref> The album debuted at number one on the US ''Billboard'' 200, marking Aguilera's second number-one album on the chart.<ref>{{cite magazine|date=August 23, 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|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref> It also debuted atop the charts in numerous countries, including Australia, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, and the UK.<ref>{{cite web|date=September 11, 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=May 1, 2023}}</ref> The album received positive reviews and was nominated a [[Best Pop Vocal Album]] at the [[49th Annual Grammy Awards]].<ref name=Grammy2007>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/07/entertainment/main2239101.shtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101111155554/http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/07/entertainment/main2239101.shtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 11, 2010|title=49th Annual Grammy Grammy Nominees|publisher=CBS News|access-date=March 16, 2011|date=December 7, 2006}}</ref><ref name="Greatness" /><ref>{{cite magazine|first=Jody|last=Rosen|date=August 13, 2006|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/review/music/0,6115,1225303_4_0_,00.html|title=Music Review: Back to Basics|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|archive-date=August 29, 2008|url-status=dead|access-date=May 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080829194640/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/review/music/0,6115,1225303_4_0_,00.html}}</ref><ref name="B2BAll">{{cite web|first=Stephen Thomas|last=Erlewine|date=August 15, 2006|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/back-to-basics-mw0000574370|title=Back to Basics: AllMusic Review|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref> The album was later [[RIAA certification|certified double platinum]] by the RIAA,<ref name="RIAA" /> and sold over 5 million units worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|first=Bernardo|last=Sim|date=May 7, 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=[[Screen Rant]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref>{{sfn|Davis|2013|p=496}} "[[Hurt (Christina Aguilera song)|Hurt]]" and "[[Candyman (Christina Aguilera song)|Candyman]]" were released as singles following the album's release and reached the top ten on various international charts, and peaked top-thirty on Hot 100.<ref>{{cite web|first=Kelefa|last=Sanneh|date=March 24, 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|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref><ref name="Hot100" />

In November 2006, Aguilera performed "[[Steppin' Out with My Baby]]" at [[NBC]]'s ''Tony Bennett: An American Classic'' special as a duet alongside [[Tony Bennett]].<ref name="billboardsteppin">{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/tony-bennett-christina-aguilera-duet-on-steppin-out-with-my-baby-listen-474622/|title=Tony Bennett & Christina Aguilera Duet on 'Steppin' Out With My Baby': Listen|access-date=October 4, 2023|magazine=Billboard|date=October 16, 2012}}</ref> The duo performed the song on ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' and at the [[59th Primetime Emmy Awards]].<ref name="billboardsteppin" /> Their live performance was nominated a [[Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals|Grammy Award]] at the [[50th Annual Grammy Awards]].<ref name=Grammy2008>{{cite news |url=https://www.variety.com/awardcentral_article/VR1117977172.html?nav=news&categoryid=1983&cs=1|title=50th annual Grammy Awards nominations |date=December 6, 2007|access-date=February 2, 2011|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|publisher=[[Reed Business Information]]}}</ref> Their version was officially recorded in 2012 for Bennett's ''[[Viva Duets]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/watch-tony-bennett-duet-steppin-out-with-my-baby-with-christina-aguilera|title=Watch Tony Bennett Duet "Steppin' Out with My Baby" with Christina Aguilera|access-date=October 4, 2023|website=NBC|date=July 26, 2023}}</ref> That same month, Aguilera also featured on rapper [[Diddy]]'s song "[[Tell Me (Diddy song)|Tell Me]]" which topped the [[UK R&B Singles and Albums Charts|UK R&B Singles chart]] and number eight in the UK.<ref>{{cite magazine|date=February 4, 2006|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_xQEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA35|title=Reviews Spotlight: Albums|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Rob|last=Copsey|date=June 6, 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=May 1, 2023}}</ref>

At the end of November 2006 until October 2008, Aguilera embarked on the [[Back to Basics Tour]] which visited North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.<ref>{{cite news|first=Melanie|last=Swan|date=October 22, 2008|url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/aguilera-set-for-middle-east-debut-1.591256/|title=Aguilera Set for Middle East Debut|newspaper=[[The National (Abu Dhabi)|The National]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref> The tour received positive reviews and was divided into acts inspired by [[juke joints]] and the [[circus]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Michael|last=Norman|date=April 10, 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|newspaper=[[The Plain Dealer]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref> ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' highlighted 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 magazine|first=Barry|last=Walters|date=April 5, 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|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref> With earnings around 48.1 million, the tour was the highest-grossing concert tour by a female in 2007.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Ray|last=Waddell|date=December 13, 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|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref> Additionally, the 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 news|date=January 26, 2008|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/25/AR2008012503082.html|title=Highlights|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref>

In February 2007, Aguilera performed "[[It's a Man's Man's Man's World]]" at the [[49th Annual Grammy Awards]], which received widespread praise and has been noted as one of the best Grammy performances of all time.<ref>{{Cite web|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|work=[[L'Officiel|L'Officiel USA]]|access-date=September 27, 2023|date=February 6, 2023|last=Khullar|first=Samaa}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aarp.org/entertainment/music/info-2021/best-grammy-performances.html|title=The 10 Best Grammy Performances of All Time|publisher=[[AARP]]|first=Lauren|last=Vespoli|work=AARP |date=February 26, 2021|access-date=October 2, 2023}}</ref> Her performance has been voted as the 3rd Most Memorable Grammy Performance of all time, as presented in the 2007 [[CBS]] television special ''[[My Night at the Grammys]]''.<ref>''[[My Night at the Grammys]]'' (television special). [[CBS]]. November 30, 2007.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.recordingacademy.com/news/academy-announces-nov-tv-special|title=Academy Announces Nov. TV Special|publisher=[[Grammy.com]]. [[The Recording Academy]]|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20240201120202/https://www.recordingacademy.com/news/academy-announces-nov-tv-special|archive-date=February 1, 2024|access-date=February 1, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/tv/my-night-at-the-grammys|title=My Night at the Grammys|work=[[IGN]]|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20240201120237/https://www.ign.com/tv/my-night-at-the-grammys|archive-date=February 1, 2024|access-date=February 1, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20071128cbs01/%26date%3D11/30/2007%26filter%3Dpremierescaraoke|title=My Night at the Grammys|website=[[The Futon Critic]]|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20240201120212/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20071128cbs01/&date=11/30/2007&filter=premierescaraoke|archive-date=February 1, 2024|access-date=February 1, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> That same month she performed at the [[halftime show]] for the [[2007 NBA All-Star Game]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/basketball/nba-in-vegas-2007-all-star-game-a-disastrous-weekend-2021799/attachment/singer-christina-aguilera-performs-at-half-time-during-the-2007-nba-all-star-basketball-game-in/|title=Singer Christina Aguilera performs at half time during the 2007 NBA All-Star basketball game|access-date=September 27, 2023|website=Las Vegas Review Journal|date=May 5, 2020|last=Gordon|first=Sam}}</ref>

In April 2008, Aguilera appeared in [[Martin Scorsese]]'s documentary, ''[[Shine a Light (film)|Shine a Light]]'' (which chronicled a two-day concert by [[the Rolling Stones]] at the [[Beacon Theatre (New York City)|Beacon Theatre]]), where she performed "[[Live with Me]]" with [[Mick Jagger]].<ref>{{cite news|first=David|last=Gritten|date=April 11, 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|newspaper=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref> In September, she released "[[Keeps Gettin' Better]]" set to feature on her first then-upcoming [[greatest hits album]] of the same name.<ref name="msn">{{cite web|last=Zwickel|first=Jonathan|url=http://music.msn.com/music/features/christina-aguilera/?GT1=28129|title=Aguilera in '08: Electro-Pop, Warhol and Milk|publisher=[[MSN]]|access-date=August 10, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 4, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081204084808/http://music.msn.com/music/features/christina-aguilera/?GT1=28129}}</ref> The song received mixed reviews and debuted at number seven on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, making it her highest debut on the chart at the time,<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Jonathan|last=Cohen|date=October 9, 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|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref> and has since sold 1.156 million digital copies in the US.<ref name="Shake"/> She performed the song live at the [[2008 MTV Video Music Awards]] alongside a medley.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/nt28wc/christina-aguileras-new-keeps-gettin-better-look-better-than-before-or-not-so-much|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926222155/https://www.mtv.com/news/nt28wc/christina-aguileras-new-keeps-gettin-better-look-better-than-before-or-not-so-much|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 26, 2023|title=Christina Aguilera's New 'Keeps Gettin' Better' Look: Better Than Before, Or Not So Much?|access-date=September 27, 2023|publisher=MTV News|date=September 25, 2008|last=Anitai|first= Tamar}}</ref> ''[[Keeps Gettin' Better: A Decade of Hits]]'' was released in November 2008 to positive reviews, debuting at number nine on ''Billboard'' 200 and was later certified gold by the RIAA.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/christina-aguilera/chart-history/tlp/|title=Christina Aguilera: Billboard 200 Chart History|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref><ref name="RIAA" /> The compilation added two original songs (its title track and "Dynamite") and also featured remakes of "Genie in a Bottle" and "Beautiful".<ref name="Hits">{{cite magazine|first=Mariel|last=Concepcion|date=October 31, 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|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref><ref name="ReferenceB">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1043616/hits-set-tees-up-next-christina-aguilera-album |title=Hits Set Tees Up Next Christina Aguilera Album |magazine=Billboard|date=October 31, 2008| first=Mariel|last=Conception|access-date=May 24, 2011}}</ref> By late 2008, Aguilera stated that she had begun working on a new album.<ref>{{cite magazine|date=February 6, 2008|url=https://people.com/celebrity/christina-aguileras-first-appearance-since-baby/|title=Christina Aguilera's First Appearance Since Baby|magazine=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref>

===2009–2011: ''Bionic'', ''Burlesque'' and ''The Voice''===
In 2009, at the end of the 2000s, Aguilera was named the twentieth best "Artist of the Decade" by ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', and was nominated for the [[List of MTV Europe Music Award categories#Main categories|MTV Europe Music Award for Best Act Ever]].<ref name="Hot100"/><ref>{{cite web|first=Sarah|last=Rollo|date=October 2, 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=May 1, 2023}}</ref> At the end of 2009, Aguilera stated that her then-forthcoming sixth studio album originally titled ''Light & Darkness'' would be released in March 2010.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Queen Aguilera Interview|journal=[[Marie Claire]]|first=Gaby|last=Wood|date=January 7, 2010}}</ref> However, by February 2010, Aguilera stated that the album would be retitled and released in June.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/christina-aguileras-bionic-slated-for-june-release-1928281.html|title=Christina Aguilera's 'Bionic' slated for June release|newspaper=The Independent|date=March 26, 2010|access-date=August 11, 2014}}</ref> In April 2010, Aguilera released the lead single, "[[Not Myself Tonight]]" which peaked at number 23 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]].<ref name="single11">{{cite web|first=Sam|last=Lansky|date=June 7, 2012|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2301279/christina-aguilera-bionic/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160617154435/http://www.mtv.com/news/2301279/christina-aguilera-bionic/|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 17, 2016|title=The Legacy of 'Bionic': Why Christina Aguilera's Misunderstood Album Was Actually Ahead of Its Time|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref><ref name="Hot100" /> She performed the song live on ''[[The Oprah Winfrey Show]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1638728/20100507/aguilera_christina.jhtml|title=Christina Aguilera Tells Oprah She Feels 'Superhuman' As A Mother|date=May 7, 2010|access-date=May 7, 2010|first=Eric|last=Ditzian|publisher=MTV News|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100511082645/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1638728/20100507/aguilera_christina.jhtml|archive-date=May 11, 2010}}</ref> This was followed by the album's second single, "[[Woohoo (Christina Aguilera song)|Woohoo]]" featuring rapper [[Nicki Minaj]].<ref name="single11" />

[[File:Christina Aguilera at the premiere of Burlesque (2010).jpg|thumb|upright|165px|left|Aguilera at the premiere of ''[[Burlesque (2010 American film)|Burlesque]]'' at the [[Empire, Leicester Square]] in London, 2010]]
Aguilera released her sixth studio album, ''[[Bionic (Christina Aguilera album)|Bionic]]'', on June 6, 2010, which debuted at number three on the ''Billboard'' 200, and topped the European and the UK charts.<ref>{{cite magazine|date=June 16, 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|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|first=Paul|last=Sexton|date=June 17, 2010|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/christina-aguilera-debuts-atop-euro-chart-957733/|title=Christina Aguilera Debuts Atop Euro Chart|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref> The album was inspired by [[electronic music]], and was described by her as a project "about the future" noting that it was inspired by her son who motivated her to "want to play and have fun".<ref>{{cite magazine|access-date=May 1, 2023|archive-date=January 14, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100114103704/https://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity-lifestyle/celebrities/interviews/christina-aguilera-interview-2010|first=Gaby|last=Wood|date=February 1, 2010|magazine=[[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> The album received generally mixed reviews by critics,<ref name="single11" /> with [[Kitty Empire]] of ''[[The Observer]]'' calling it "very strong, but only in parts".<ref>{{cite web|first=Kitty|last=Empire|date=June 6, 2010|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2010/jun/06/christina-aguilera-bionic-cd-review|title=Christina Aguilera: Bionic Review|newspaper=[[The Observer]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref> It was later [[RIAA certification|certified gold]] by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA), and sold approximately over one million copies globally.<ref name="RIAA" /><ref>{{cite web|first=Robert|last=Copsey|date=November 21, 2012|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a439874/what-happened-to-christina-aguilera/|title=What Happened to Christina Aguilera?|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref> "[[You Lost Me]]" and "[[I Hate Boys]]" were released as singles in the following month of June.<ref name="single11" /> A tour was planned for the album, but was postponed and later cancelled due to prior commitments.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sisario |first=Ben |url=http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/05/24/christina-aguilera-postpones-tour/ |title=Christina Aguilera Postpones Tour|newspaper=The New York Times|date= May 24, 2010|access-date=June 20, 2010}}</ref>

Aguilera landed her first starring role as a waitress turned [[American burlesque|burlesque]] performer in the [[Steven Antin]] film ''[[Burlesque (2010 American film)|Burlesque]]'', released in theaters in November 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2010/dec/11/cher-christina-aguilera-burlesque|title=Cher could teach Christina Aguilera a thing or two in Burlesque|work=The Guardian|first=John|last=Patterson|date=December 11, 2010|access-date=August 29, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2010-11-22-burlesque24_VA_N.htm|title=Director Antin had stars in his eyes when he cast 'Burlesque'|work=USA Today|first=Susan|last=Wloszczyna|date=November 23, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715104549/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2010-11-22-burlesque24_VA_N.htm|archive-date=July 15, 2014|url-status=dead|access-date=July 8, 2014}}</ref> She received her star on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]] the same week in which the film premiered.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/christina-aguilera-gets-star-on-hollywood-walk-of-fame-950886/|title=Christina Aguilera Gets Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame|access-date=September 27, 2023|magazine=Billboard|date=November 15, 2010}}</ref> While the film received generally mixed reviews from critics, Aguilera's portrayal of the main character garnered positive reviews,<ref name="CareerBiggest" /> and the film grossed US$90 million in the box office.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=burlesque.htm|title=Burlesque (2010)|publisher=[[Box Office Mojo]]|access-date=August 25, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/burlesque|title='Burlesque' Reviews|publisher=Metacritic|access-date=May 2, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sfgate.com/movies/article/Burlesque-review-Aguilera-takes-off-3244974.php |title='Burlesque' review: Aguilera takes off|publisher=[[SFGate]]|date=November 24, 2010 |access-date=January 12, 2012|first=Mike|last=LaSalle}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.miamiherald.com/miami-com/things-to-do/article225872660.html|title='Burlesque' (PG-13)|newspaper=[[Miami Herald]]|first=Rene|last=Rodriguez|date=November 24, 2010|access-date=April 15, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.filmink.com.au/review/burlesque-film/|title=Burlesque (Film)|magazine=[[FilmInk]]|date=January 10, 2011|first=Annette|last=Basile|archive-date=March 2, 2011|access-date=April 15, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110302084353/https://www.filmink.com.au/review/burlesque-film/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The film also received a nomination for [[Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy]] at the [[68th Golden Globe Awards]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/env-2011-globes-nom-list-scorecard-html-htmlstory.html|title=2011 Golden Globes nominees & winners|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715024803/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/env-2011-globes-nom-list-scorecard-html-htmlstory.html|archive-date=July 15, 2014|url-status=dead|access-date=July 8, 2014}}</ref>

In addition to starring in the film, Aguilera recorded eight tracks for the film's [[Burlesque: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack|accompanying soundtrack]], while [[Cher]] performed the remaining two.<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=Burlesque: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack|year=2010|type=inlay cover|publisher=Screen Gems, Inc|page=iTunes Digital Booklet}}</ref> The soundtrack reached number 18 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and was certified gold by the RIAA.<ref name="RIAA" /><ref name="Hot100" /> Her song "Bound to You" received nominations for the [[Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song]] at the [[68th Golden Globe Awards]] while the album itself was nominated for the [[Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media|Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media]] at the [[54th Annual Grammy Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/2012/grammys.htm|title=Grammy Awards|publisher=RockOnTheNet}}</ref> Aguilera performed "Express" on the finale of the [[The X Factor (UK series 7)|seventh series]] of ''[[The X Factor UK]]'' which received criticism for its raunchy content.<ref>{{cite web|first=Jason |last=Gregory|url=http://www.gigwise.com/news/60219/Rihanna-Christina-Aguilera-X-Factor-Performances-Branded-Porn |title=Rihanna, Christina Aguilera X Factor Performances Branded 'Porn' |publisher=[[Gigwise]] |date=December 16, 2010 |access-date=January 12, 2012}}</ref>

In April 2011, Aguilera became a coach on [[reality competition]] show ''[[The Voice (American TV series)|The Voice]]'', which aired on [[NBC]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/christina-aguilera-gwen-stefani-shakira-voice-poll-6281721/|title=Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani or Shakira|magazine=Billboard|date=October 14, 2014|first=Katie|last=Atkinson|access-date=January 21, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|first=Phil|last=Gallo|date=March 2, 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'|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=May 1, 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 name="Jean-Philippe">{{cite web|first=McKenzie|last=Jean-Philippe|date=March 24, 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=May 1, 2023}}</ref> For the show's [[The Voice (American season 1)|first season]], Aguilera's duet of her song "[[Beautiful (Christina Aguilera song)|Beautiful]]" with her finalist, [[Beverly McClellan]], debuted at number 74 on the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] with first-week sales of 42,000 downloads on [[iTunes Store|iTunes]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/469358/beyonce-notches-4th-billboard-200-no-1-with-4|title=Beyonce Notches 4th Billboard 200 No. 1 with '4'|first=Keith|last=Caulfield|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=July 6, 2011|access-date=April 26, 2013|archive-date=May 28, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130528154845/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/469358/beyonce-notches-4th-billboard-200-no-1-with-4|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/who-won-the-billboard-chart-battle-idol-or-the-voice/|title=Who Won the Billboard Chart Battle: 'Idol' or 'The Voice'?|first=Gary|last=Trust|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=July 7, 2011|access-date=April 26, 2013|archive-date=August 31, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140831003943/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/469326/who-won-the-billboard-chart-battle-idol-or-the-voice|url-status=live}}</ref> A year later, for the [[The Voice (American season 2)|second season]], Aguilera's duet of "[[The Prayer (Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli song)|The Prayer]]" with her contestant, [[Chris Mann (singer)|Chris Mann]], also reached 85 on the chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-prayer-the-voice-performance-single/1445312600|title=The Prayer (The Voice Performance)|publisher=iTunes Store (US). Apple Inc.|access-date=August 22, 2013}}</ref>

In 2011, she featured on the song "[[Moves like Jagger]]" by [[Maroon 5]].<ref name="NPR12MLJ1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.npr.org/transcripts/142709728|title='Moves Like Jagger': The Making Of Maroon 5's Megahit|date=November 28, 2011 |access-date=September 29, 2021|publisher=NPR|archive-date=September 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210929065556/https://www.npr.org/transcripts/142709728|url-status=live}}</ref> They first performed the song during their time on ''The Voice'' and also performed it at the [[American Music Awards of 2011|2011]] [[American Music Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/daughtry-enrique-iglesias-gym-class-heroes-lil-jon-jennifer-lopez-onerepublic-the-band-perry-and-william-to-perform-at-the-2011-american-music-awards-133892613.html|title=Daughtry, Enrique Iglesias, Gym Class Heroes, Lil Jon, Jennifer Lopez, OneRepublic, The Band Perry and will.i.am to Perform at "The 2011 American Music Awards"|website=PR Newswire|date=November 15, 2011|access-date=November 28, 2017}}</ref><ref name="mtv">{{cite web|last=Dinh|first=James|title=Adam Levine And Christina Aguilera Show Off On 'Moves Like Jagger' Collabo|url=http://newsroom.mtv.com/2011/06/22/adam-levine-and-christina-aguilera-show-off-on-%E2%80%98moves-like-jagger%E2%80%99-collabo/|access-date=July 12, 2011|publisher=[[MTV News]]room. [[MTV Networks]]|date=June 22, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131031001653/http://newsroom.mtv.com/2011/06/22/adam-levine-and-christina-aguilera-show-off-on-%E2%80%98moves-like-jagger%E2%80%99-collabo/|archive-date=October 31, 2013}}</ref> The song received positive reviews and topped the Hot 100 for four non-consecutive weeks, making Aguilera the fourth female artist to top the chart over three decades (1990s, 2000s, and 2010s).<ref name="threedecadesource">{{cite magazine|first=Eric|last=Frankenberg|date=July 12, 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|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.grammy.com/news/mariah-carey-confirmed-first-artist-top-billboard-hot-100-chart-across-four-decades|title=Mariah Carey Confirmed As The First Artist To Top The Billboard Hot 100 Chart Across Four Decades|publisher=Grammy Awards|date=January 3, 2020|access-date=September 25, 2023|last=Ochoa|first=John}}</ref> The song was also nominated for [[Best Pop Duo/Group Performance]] at the [[54th Annual Grammy Awards]].<ref name=Grammy2012>{{cite web|url=http://www.grammy.com/nominees?year=2011&genre=8|title=2011 – 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards Nominees And Winners|publisher=[[The Recording Academy]]|date=November 30, 2011}}</ref> In July 2021, the song was [[RIAA certification|certified diamond]] by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA).<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Gary|last=Trust|date=September 19, 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'|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref><ref name="RIAA" /><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/maroon-5-and-christina-aguileras-moves-like-jagger-struts-to-no-1-on-1172581/|title=Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera's 'Moves Like Jagger' Struts To No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100|magazine=Billboard|date=August 31, 2011|first=Gary|last=Trust|access-date=January 21, 2022}}</ref>

===2012–2015: ''Lotus'' and other projects===
During the [[The Voice (American season 3)|third season]] of ''The Voice'' in September 2012, Aguilera debuted "[[Your Body (Christina Aguilera song)|Your Body]]" as the lead single from her then-upcoming seventh studio album.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/maroon-5-still-tops-hot-100-psy-one-step-from-no-1/|title=Maroon 5 Still Tops Hot 100, PSY One Step From No. 1|magazine=Billboard|first=Gary|last=Trust|date=September 26, 2012|access-date=January 21, 2022}}</ref> The song received critical acclaim and reached number one on the US [[Dance Club Songs|Dance Club Song]] chart and 34 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/chartbeat/474009/chart-highlights-keha-climbs-to-no-1-on-pop-songs|title=Chart Highlights: Ke$ha Climbs To No. 1 on Pop Songs|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|first=Gary|last=Trust|date=November 28, 2012|access-date=September 7, 2013}}</ref> The album, titled ''[[Lotus (Christina Aguilera album)|Lotus]]'', followed in November 2012, in which Aguilera described the record as a "rebirth" of herself after the personal struggles she overcame.<ref name="CareerBiggest">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/christina-aguileras-top-10-biggest-career-moments-474045/|title=Christina Aguilera's Top 10 Biggest Career Moments|magazine=Billboard|date=November 21, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140613130053/http://www.billboard.com/articles/list/474045/christina-aguileras-top-10-biggest-career-moments?page=0%2C2|archive-date=June 13, 2014|first=Jason|last=Lipshutz|access-date=January 21, 2022}}</ref> Reviewers found the album generic and conventional, as opposed to Aguilera's previous experimental ventures.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Review: Lotus|magazine=[[Q (magazine)|Q]]|location=London|date=January 2013|issue=318|page=101}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Caramanica|first1=Jon|last2=Pareles|first2=Jon|author-link2=Jon Pareles|last3=Ratliff|first3=Ben|date=November 13, 2012|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/13/arts/music/albums-by-christina-aguilera-soundgarden-and-brian-eno.html?_r=0|title=Albums by Christina Aguilera, Soundgarden and Brian Eno|page=34|newspaper=The New York Times|access-date=November 17, 2012}}</ref> ''Lotus'' peaked at number 7 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and has sold 303,000 copies in the US as of 2019.<ref name="AlbumSales">{{cite magazine|first=Gary|last=Trust|date=August 24, 2019|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/lil-nas-x-billy-ray-cyrus-christina-aguilera-ask-billboard-mailbag/|title=Ask Billboard: A Supersized Mailbag in Honor of Lil Nas X & Billy Ray Cyrus' Record Run Atop the Hot 100|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=January 21, 2022}}</ref> "[[Just a Fool]]" with [[Blake Shelton]] was released as the album's second single and received positive reviews.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/christina-aguilera-blake-shelton-unveil-just-a-fool-on-the-474076/|title=Christina Aguilera, Blake Shelton Unveil 'Just a Fool' on 'The Voice'|magazine=Billboard|first=Jeff|last=Benjamin|date=November 20, 2012|access-date=January 21, 2022}}</ref> The two performed the song live on ''The Voice'' and on ''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]''.<ref name="ellenlive">{{cite news|last=Lansky|first=Sam|title=Christina Aguilera Performs "Just A Fool" On Ellen, Talks Hillary Clinton Chemistry: Watch|url=http://idolator.com/7318622/christina-aguilera-just-a-fool-interview-ellen-degeneres-hillary-clinton|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125185419/http://idolator.com/7318622/christina-aguilera-just-a-fool-interview-ellen-degeneres-hillary-clinton|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 25, 2013|access-date=December 22, 2012|publisher=Idolator|date=December 7, 2012}}</ref>

[[File:Christina Aguilera at the Breakthrough Prize Scientists, 2014.jpg|thumb|upright|Aguilera at the [[Breakthrough Prize]] Award ceremony in 2014]]
On February 22, 2013, Aguilera featured on rapper [[Pitbull (rapper)|Pitbull]]'s "[[Feel This Moment]]", which became the first of various international top-ten singles she would achieve that year, peaking at number eight on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 becoming Aguilera's tenth top-ten song, and was later certified platinum by the RIAA.<ref name="RIAA" /><ref name="Hot100" /><ref name="hot1002">{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/macklemore-ryan-lewis-return-to-top-of-hot-100/|magazine=Billboard|title=Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Return To Top Of Hot 100|first=Gary|last=Trust|date=March 27, 2013|access-date=March 27, 2013}}</ref> The song garnered positive reviews and was performed at the [[American Music Awards of 2012|2012 American Music Awards]], [[2013 Kids' Choice Awards]], ''The Voice'' and [[2013 Billboard Music Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patrick |first=Andy |date=May 20, 2013 |title=Billboard Music Awards 2013: Recognizing the Good, the Bad and The Biebs |url=https://tvline.com/2013/05/19/billboard-music-awards-2013-best-worst-madonna/ |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=TVLine}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|last=Lipshutz|first=Jason|title=Pitbull, Christina Aguilera 'Feel This Moment' Around The World in New Video|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/pitbull-christina-aguilera-feel-this-moment-around-the-world-in-1552369/|access-date=March 15, 2013|magazine=Billboard|date=March 15, 2013}}</ref> In May 2013, Aguilera appeared on [[Alejandro Fernández]]'s cover of [[Miguel Gallardo (singer)|Miguel Gallardo]]'s 1976 "[[Hoy Tengo Ganas de Ti#Alejandro Fernández and Christina Aguilera version|Hoy Tengo Ganas de Ti]]" which received critical acclaim and earned them a diamond certification in Mexico.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amprofon.com.mx/certificaciones-amprofon.php?key=Alejandro+Fern%C3%A1ndez&action=Buscar&anio=&disquera=&tipoAlbum=&tipoCertificacion=|title=Certificaciones Amprofon|language=es|publisher=[[Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas]]|access-date=February 6, 2018|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 22, 2014|archive-url=https://archive.today/20141022235531/http://www.amprofon.com.mx/certificaciones-amprofon.php?key=Alejandro+Fern%C3%A1ndez&action=Buscar&anio=&disquera=&tipoAlbum=&tipoCertificacion=}}</ref>

On November 4, 2013, Aguilera featured on a duet version of "[[Say Something (A Great Big World song)|Say Something]]" with [[A Great Big World]].<ref name="artistdirect">{{cite news|last=Florino|first=Rick|title=A Great Big World "Say Something" Featuring Christina Aguilera Song Review&nbsp;– 5 out of 5 stars|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/a-great-big-world-say-something-featuring-christina-aguilera-song-review-5-out-of-5-stars/10856258|access-date=November 10, 2013|newspaper=[[Artist Direct]]|date=November 7, 2013}}</ref> The song became an instant success receiving universal acclaim from critics who praised Aguilera's stripped back vocals.<ref name="idolator">{{cite news|last=Lansky|first=Sam|title=Christina Aguilera Lends Her Vocals to a Great Big World's "Say Something": Listen|url=http://www.idolator.com/7491817/christina-aguilera-say-something|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131110202517/http://www.idolator.com/7491817/christina-aguilera-say-something|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 10, 2013|access-date=November 10, 2013|publisher=[[Idolator (website)|Idolator]]|date=November 4, 2013}}</ref> The song became Aguilera's second top-tenth hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 peaking at number 4 and also became the second time she achieved multiple top-ten songs in a calendar year since 2000.<ref name="billboardtopten">{{cite news|last=Trust|first=Gary|title=Miley Cyrus' 'Wrecking Ball' Swings Back To No. 1 On Hot 100|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/5812407/miley-cyrus-wrecking-ball-swings-back-to-no-1-on-hot-100|access-date=December 4, 2013|magazine=Billboard|date=December 4, 2013}}</ref> They performed the song live on the [[The Voice (American season 5)|fifth season]] of ''The Voice'' and [[2013 American Music Awards]].<ref name="winners">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/5800699/taylor-swift-justin-timberlake-american-music-awards-2013-winners|title=Taylor Swift & Justin Timberlake Win Big at American Music Awards|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=November 24, 2013|access-date=November 28, 2013}}</ref><ref name="yahooII">{{cite news|title=A Great Big World's "Say Something" With Christina Aguilera Ascends To No. 1 on iTunes Pop Songs Chart|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/great-big-worlds-something-christina-204000368.html|access-date=November 10, 2013|newspaper=[[Yahoo!]]}}</ref> The song earned them various awards including a six-time platinum certification from the RIAA<ref name="RIAA" /> and won [[Best Pop Duo/Group Performance]] at the [[57th Annual Grammy Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/awards/57th-annual-grammy-awards|title=57th Annual Grammy Awards|date=November 28, 2017|publisher=[[National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences]]|access-date=February 6, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/shakira-usher-return-voice-season-6-article-1.1551737|title=Shakira, Usher returning to 'The Voice' for Season 6|first=Zayda|last=Rivera|newspaper=New York Daily News|date=December 18, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140906051505/http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/shakira-usher-return-voice-season-6-article-1.1551737|archive-date=September 6, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/christina-aguilera-gwen-stefani-the-voice-confirms-coach-2014294|title=Christina Aguilera Welcomes Gwen Stefani to The Voice, Confirms Singer's Role as Season 7 Coach|work=Us Weekly|date=April 29, 2014|access-date=February 23, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/christina-aguilera-returning-the-voice-season-8-6281700/|title=Goodbye, Gwen: Christina Aguilera Returning to 'The Voice'|date=October 14, 2014|magazine=Billboard|first=Joe|last=Lynch|access-date=January 21, 2022}}</ref> In October of that year, Aguilera also lent her vocals to the [[The Hunger Games: Catching Fire – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack|soundtrack]] for ''[[The Hunger Games: Catching Fire]]'' with the song "[[We Remain]]".<ref name="huff">{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/27/christina-aguilera-we-remain_n_4002292.html |title=Christina Aguilera Adds 'We Remain' To 'Catching Fire' Soundtrack (LISTEN) |first=Michael |last=Lopez |work=The Huffington Post|date=September 27, 2013 |access-date=September 30, 2013}}</ref> She performed the song live with her contestant [[Jacquie Lee]] on ''The Voice''.<ref name=consequenceofsound>{{cite news|last=Young|first=Alex|title=Album Review: Various Artists – The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Soundtrack|url=https://consequence.net/2013/11/album-review-various-artists-the-hunger-games-catching-fire-soundtrack/|access-date=April 21, 2014|publisher=[[Consequence of Sound]]|date=November 19, 2013}}</ref>

On January 1, 2014, Aguilera featured on the remix for "[[Do What U Want]]" by [[Lady Gaga]] to replace the original version with [[R. Kelly]] after his sexual abuse allegations.<ref name="bbckelly">{{cite web|last=Savage|first=Mark|title=Lady Gaga breaks her silence on R Kelly|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-46808599|publisher=BBC|date=January 10, 2019|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200418153948/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-46808599|archive-date=April 18, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Time">{{cite magazine|url=https://entertainment.time.com/2013/12/31/lady-gaga-replaces-r-kelly-with-christina-aguilera-on-new-version-of-do-what-u-want/|title=Lady Gaga Replaces R. Kelly with Christina Aguilera On New Version Of "Do What U Want"|first=Melissa|last=Locker|magazine=Time|date=December 31, 2013|access-date=January 1, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102192602/http://entertainment.time.com/2013/12/31/lady-gaga-replaces-r-kelly-with-christina-aguilera-on-new-version-of-do-what-u-want/|archive-date=January 2, 2014}}</ref> The two performed the song on the [[The Voice (American TV series) season 5|fifth season]] of ''[[The Voice (American TV series)|The Voice]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idolator.com/7498625/lady-gaga-christina-aguilera-the-voice|title=Lady Gaga & Christina Aguilera To Perform Together In "One Epic Performance" On 'The Voice'|first=Sam|last=Lansky|publisher=Idolator|date=December 17, 2013|access-date=January 1, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131220231640/http://www.idolator.com/7498625/lady-gaga-christina-aguilera-the-voice|archive-date=December 20, 2013}}</ref> In May of that year, she performed a medley of hits at the [[New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival]] and performed at the 2014 KIIS FM [[Wango Tango]] concert.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uk.movies.yahoo.com/blogs/celeb-news/christina-aguilera-is-pregnant--proud--and-performing-215625299.html|title=Christina Aguilera Is Pregnant, Proud, and Performing|access-date=April 15, 2024|publisher=Yahoo! Movies|date=May 12, 2014|last=Durand Streisand|first=Elizabeth}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/festivals/christina-aguilera-played-the-pop-diva-for-better-and-worse-at-the-new-orleans-jazz/article_3dd1b291-c893-57c2-82e5-c2a9b94b98aa.html|title=Christina Aguilera played the pop diva, for better and worse, at the New Orleans Jazz Fest|access-date=September 25, 2023|website=NOLA|date=May 3, 2014|last=Spera|first=Keith}}</ref> In November, Aguilera performed at the [[Breakthrough Prize]] Award ceremony.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://breakthroughprize.org/Ceremonies/3|title=2015 Breakthrough Prize Ceremony|access-date=September 25, 2023|website=Breakthrough Prize}}</ref>

In February 2015, Aguilera opened the [[2015 NBA All-Star Game]] alongside [[The Rockettes]] and [[Nas]] with a [[New York, New York|New York]]-themed medley.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/01/27/christina-aguilera-nba-all-star-game/22393113/|title=Christina Aguilera to open NBA All-Star game|access-date=September 25, 2023|website=AZ Central|date=January 27, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/christina-aguilera-nas-rockettes-nba-all-star-introductions-6472969/|title=Christina Aguilera Combines with Nas, Rockettes for NBA All-Star Intro|access-date=September 25, 2023|magazine=Billboard|date=February 15, 2015}}</ref> In April, Aguilera starred in the [[Nashville (season 3)|third season]] of the musical drama series ''[[Nashville (2012 TV series)|Nashville]]'', which aired on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]].<ref>{{cite magazine|last1=Berman|first1=Eliza|title=Watch Christina Aguilera Vamp It Up on a Sneak Peak From Nashville|magazine=Time|date=April 9, 2015|url=https://time.com/3816030/christina-aguilera-nashville/|access-date=May 1, 2015}}</ref> She also contributed to the series' soundtrack with "The Real Thing" and "[[Shotgun (Christina Aguilera song)|Shotgun]]" — with the latter reaching number twenty-eight on [[Hot Country Songs]] chart.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Eliza|last=Berman|date=April 9, 2015|url=https://time.com/3816030/christina-aguilera-nashville/|title=Christina Aguilera Teaser for 'Nashville': Voice Coach to Play Role|magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|first=Gary|last=Trust|date=April 30, 2015|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/christina-aguilera-hot-country-songs-debut/|title=Christina Aguilera Makes First Appearance on Hot Country Songs Chart|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref> She also performed at the [[50th Academy of Country Music Awards]] alongside the [[Rascal Flatts]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tasteofcountry.com/rascal-flatts-christina-aguilera-2015-acm-awards/|title=Rascal Flatts and Christina Aguilera Team Up at 2015 ACM Awards|website=Taste of Country|date=April 19, 2015|access-date=September 25, 2023|last=Bell|first=Rebekah}}</ref>

=== 2016–2020: ''Liberation'' and The Xperience ===
In May 2016, Aguilera exited ''The Voice'' following its [[The Voice (American season 10)|tenth]] season, which she won with her contestant [[Alisan Porter]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/alisan-porter-makes-christina-aguilera-first-winning-female-voice-coach/|title=Alisan Porter makes Christina Aguilera first winning female 'Voice' coach|publisher=CBS News|last=Park|first=Andrea|date=May 25, 2016|access-date=May 28, 2016}}</ref> On the season finale, she performed "[[I Have Nothing]]" and "[[Dangerous Woman (song)|Dangerous Woman]]"; the latter with [[Ariana Grande]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vulture.com/2016/05/watch-ariana-and-christina-duet-on-the-voice.html|title=Ariana Grande and Christina Aguilera Had a Diva-Off on The Voice (Sans Whitney's Hologram)|access-date=September 25, 2023|website=Vulture|date=May 25, 2016|last=Lockett|first=Dee}}</ref> A month later, Aguilera released the song "[[Change (Christina Aguilera song)|Change]]", in which she dedicated to the victims of the 2016 [[Orlando nightclub shooting]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-news/watch-christina-aguilera-belt-orlando-tribute-change-on-kimmel-110780/|title=Watch Christina Aguilera Belt Orlando Tribute 'Change' on 'Kimmel'|magazine=Rolling Stone|first=Ryan|last=Reed|date=June 24, 2016|access-date=January 21, 2022}}</ref> The ballad received positive reviews and debuted at number five on ''Billboard''{{'}}s [[Bubbling Under Hot 100]] chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.spin.com/2016/06/christina-aguilera-change-new-song-stream/|title=Christina Aguilera Drops Emotionally Resonant New Single, 'Change'|magazine=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]|first=Brennan|last=Carley|date=June 16, 2016|access-date=August 14, 2021}}</ref> In August 2016, Aguilera recorded a [[disco]] song titled "[[Telepathy (Christina Aguilera song)|Telepathy]]" featuring [[Nile Rodgers]] for the soundtrack of a [[Netflix]] original series, ''[[The Get Down]]'' (2016).<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.ew.com/article/2016/08/11/christina-aguilera-telepathy/|title=Christina Aguilera's Telepathy: Xtina returns to the dance floor|first=Joey|last=Nolfl|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=August 11, 2016|access-date=February 6, 2018}}</ref> Her vocals were praised by critics and the song reached number one on the Dance Club Songs chart.<ref name="US Dance">{{cite magazine|last=Weatherby|first=Taylor|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7557930/christina-aguilera-telepathy-video-nile-rodgers-dance-club-songs|title=Christina Aguilera Thanks Fans for No. 1 Dance Club Songs Hit With Disco-Themed 'Telepathy' Video|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=October 31, 2016|access-date=November 1, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161103052056/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7557930/christina-aguilera-telepathy-video-nile-rodgers-dance-club-songs|archive-date=November 3, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>

In January 2017, Aguilera performed "[[Stormy Weather (song)|Stormy Weather]]" on the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] television special ''[[Taking the Stage: African American Music and Stories That Changed America]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2017/01/11/abc-taking-the-stage-african-american-music-and-stories-that-changed-america-obamas/96396394/|title=ABC's 'Taking the Stage' special marks a tribute to black art|date=January 11, 2017|accessdate=October 4, 2024|website=USA Today|last=Jones|first=Jaleesa}}</ref> In July, she voiced a video-game dancer in ''[[The Emoji Movie]]'' (2017), with the film also featuring her song "Feel This Moment".<ref>{{cite web|first=Hunter|last=Harris|date=July 28, 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|website=[[Vulture (website)|Vulture]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=French|first1=Megan|last2=Blynn|first2=Jamie|title=Meet Christina Aguilera's 'Emoji Movie' Character Akiko Glitter: First Pic!|url=https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/meet-christina-aguileras-emoji-movie-character-first-pic-w482253/|access-date=May 15, 2017|work=Us Weekly|date=May 15, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=McNary|first1=Dave|title=Christina Aguilera, Theo James, Rashida Jones Join Sci-Fi Romance 'Zoe'|url=https://variety.com/2017/film/news/christina-aguilera-theo-james-rashida-jones-romance-zoe-1202404532/|access-date=May 2, 2017|work=Variety|date=May 1, 2017}}</ref> She also lent her vocals to the ''[[Served Like a Girl]]'' [[documentary film]] for a song titled "America".<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/new-pink-stefani-aguilera-songs-to-appear-on-compilation-w501944|title=New Pink, Gwen Stefani, Christina Aguilera Songs to Appear on Compilation|access-date=September 26, 2023|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=September 11, 2017|last=Kreps|first=Daniel}}</ref> In November, Aguilera performed a tribute to [[Whitney Houston]] at the [[2017 American Music Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/894268/christina-aguilera-s-whitney-houston-tribute-brings-the-crowd-to-its-feet-at-the-2017-amas|title=Christina Aguilera's Whitney Houston Tribute Brings the Crowd to Its Feet at the 2017 AMAs|access-date=September 26, 2023|publisher=E!|date=November 20, 2017|last=Swertlow|first=Meg}}</ref> The tribute received polarized views from fans and critics who praised her vocals but criticized why she was selected over a black artist.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/art-books-music/a13805787/christina-aguilera-whitney-houston-tribute-amas/|title=Christina Aguilera's Whitney Houston Tribute at the AMAs Got Mixed Reactions|accessdate=May 25, 2024|last=Gonzales|first=Erica|date=November 20, 2017|magazine=Harper's Bazaar}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.bustle.com/p/why-christina-aguileras-whitney-houston-tribute-at-the-amas-offended-some-fans-5514972|title=Why Christina Aguilera's Whitney Houston Tribute Offended Some Fans|accessdate=May 25, 2024|magazine=Bustle|first=Mathew|last=Jedeikin|date=November 21, 2017}}</ref>

[[File:CAguilera DenverOct2018 3.jpg|thumb|upright|left|180px|Aguilera performing on [[The Liberation Tour (Christina Aguilera tour)|the Liberation Tour]] at the [[Pepsi Center]] in Denver, Colorado, 2018]]

In March 2018, Aguilera announced the completion of her then-upcoming eighth studio album alongside a ''[[Paper (magazine)|Paper]]'' Magazine cover which received media coverage.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/03/194758/christina-aguilera-no-makeup|title=Christina Aguilera Got A Make-Under — & You Won't Recognize Her|access-date=September 25, 2023|website=Refeinery29|date=March 27, 2018}}</ref> Aguilera released her eighth studio album ''[[Liberation (Christina Aguilera album)|Liberation]]'' on June 15, 2018, to favorable reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/liberation/christina-aguilera|title=Reviews for Liberation by Christina Aguilera|website=Metacritic|access-date=October 31, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/christina-aguileras-liberation-w521561|title=Review: Christina Aguilera Flexes Her Diva Power on the Excellent 'Liberation'|last=Spanos|first=Brittany|date=June 14, 2018|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=June 19, 2018|archive-date=June 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180616130610/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/christina-aguileras-liberation-w521561|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="Exults" /> The album had been in the works since the summer of 2015 and incorporated [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] and [[hip-hop]] elements.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/christina-aguilera-next-album-pharrell-williams-6457974/|title=Christina Aguilera Talks Next Album, Working with Pharrell Williams on New Music|last=Lipshut|first=Jason|date=January 30, 2015|magazine=Billboard|access-date=January 21, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.papermag.com/christina-aguilera-transformation-2553214651.html|title=Christina Aguilera Is Back With a New Transformation|last1=Lodi|first1=Marie|date=March 26, 2018|magazine=[[Paper (magazine)|Paper]]|access-date=May 6, 2018}}</ref><ref name="Freedom">{{cite magazine|first=Allie|last=Jones|date=May 3, 2018|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/features/christina-aguilera-new-album-liberation-interview-cover-story-2018-8446904/|title=Christina Aguilera on 'Longing for Freedom' & Her Hip-Hop-Inspired Return to Music|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=January 21, 2022}}</ref> ''Liberation'' debuted at number six on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart, becoming Aguilera's seventh US top-ten album.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/5-seconds-of-summer-third-no-1-album-billboard-200-chart/|title=5 Seconds of Summer Earn Third No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'Youngblood'|last1=Caulfield|first1=Keith|date=June 24, 2018|magazine=Billboard|access-date=January 21, 2022}}</ref> The album was promoted with multiple singles,<ref>{{cite magazine |date=May 11, 2018 |title=Christina Aguilera's 'Twice' Is Here: Listen |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8455537/christina-aguilera-twice |magazine=Billboard |access-date=May 12, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/hear-christina-aguileras-empowering-new-song-fall-in-line-with-demi-lovato-628085/|title=Hear Christina Aguilera's Empowering New Song 'Fall in Line' With Demi Lovato|last=Kreps|first=Daniel|date=May 16, 2018|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=January 21, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=White |first1=Jack |date=May 16, 2018 |title=Christina Aguilera and Demi Lovato release their much-anticipated collaboration Fall In Line |url=http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/christina-aguilera-and-demi-lovato-release-their-much-anticipated-collaboration-fall-in-line__22928/ |access-date=May 19, 2018 |publisher=Official Charts Company}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |date=June 7, 2018 |title=Christina Aguilera Releases Bouncy New Single 'Like I Do' Featuring Goldlink: Listen |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8459889/christina-aguilera-like-i-do-goldlink-new-song |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180608101014/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8459889/christina-aguilera-like-i-do-goldlink-new-song |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 8, 2018 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=January 6, 2019}}</ref> including the preceding lead single, "[[Accelerate (Christina Aguilera song)|Accelerate]]" featuring [[Ty Dolla Sign]] and [[2 Chainz]], which became Aguilera's tenth number one song on the US ''Billboard'' Dance Songs Chart.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://time.com/5264447/christina-aguileras-accelerate/|title=Christina Aguilera Is Back With a New Rap-Forward Single|date=May 3, 2018|magazine=Time|access-date=May 5, 2018}}</ref><ref name="lvgs">{{cite magazine |last=Radke |first=Brock |date=October 19, 2018 |title=Christina Aguilera's creativity has been liberated |url=https://lasvegasmagazine.com/entertainment/2018/oct/19/christina-aguilera-concert-caesars-palace/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200722171507/https://lasvegasmagazine.com/entertainment/2018/oct/19/christina-aguilera-concert-caesars-palace/ |archive-date=July 22, 2020 |access-date=July 22, 2020 |magazine=Las Vegas Magazine}}</ref> Two other singles from the album, "[[Fall in Line]]" (with [[Demi Lovato]]) and "[[Like I Do (Christina Aguilera song)|Like I Do]]", were nominated at the [[61st Annual Grammy Awards]] for [[Best Pop Duo/Group Performance]] and [[Best Rap/Sung Performance]] respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/awards/61st-annual-grammy-awards|title=61st Annual Grammy Awards|date=December 6, 2018|publisher=Grammy Awards|access-date=December 14, 2018}}</ref>

To further promote ''Liberation'', Aguilera embarked on her first tour in 10 years, [[The Liberation Tour (Christina Aguilera tour)|The Liberation Tour]], which ran from September to November 2018 in the US.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/christina-aguilera-liberation-tour-dates/|title=Christina Aguilera Announces Liberation Tour, First Outing Since 2008|date=May 9, 2018|access-date=January 21, 2022|first=Kaufman|last=Gil|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> The tour received positive reviews from critics who praised Aguilera's vocals and stage presence.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Villa |first1=Lucas |date=November 2, 2018 |title=Christina Aguilera's Liberation Tour marks beautiful comeback in Las Vegas |url=https://www.axs.com/christina-aguilera-s-liberation-tour-marks-beautiful-comeback-in-las-v-134618 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190711062736/https://www.axs.com/christina-aguilera-s-liberation-tour-marks-beautiful-comeback-in-las-v-134618 |archive-date=July 11, 2019 |access-date=July 11, 2019 |website=[[AXS (company)|AXS]] |publisher=[[Anschutz Entertainment Group]]}}</ref> ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' named the tour one of the best 2018 live shows, and it was ranked at 132 on ''[[Pollstar]]''<nowiki />'s 2018 Year-End Top 200 North American Tours chart with a total gross of $8.7 million with an attendance of 77,854.<ref>{{cite magazine |date=December 17, 2018 |title=Pollstar Year End: Top 200 North American Tours |url=https://www.pollstar.com/Chart/2018/12/2018YearEndTop200NorthAmericanTours_698.pdf |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190711051138/https://www.pollstar.com/Chart/2018/12/2018YearEndTop200NorthAmericanTours_698.pdf |archive-date=July 11, 2019 |access-date=October 28, 2017 |magazine=Pollstar}}</ref><ref name="billb">{{cite magazine |date=December 14, 2018 |title=The Best Live Shows Of 2018 |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/concerts/8488754/best-concerts-2018-live-shows |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=July 16, 2019}}</ref> She also starred in the romantic science fiction ''[[Zoe (film)|Zoe]]'', which premiered at the [[Tribeca Film festival]] and was released in July of that year.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Raup|first1=Jordan|title=Tribeca 2018 Lineup Includes 'Disobedience,' 'The Miseducation of Cameron Post,' 'The Seagull,' and More|url=https://thefilmstage.com/news/tribeca-2018-lineup-includes-disobedience-the-miseducation-of-cameron-post-the-seagull-and-more/|date=March 7, 2018|work=The Film Stage|access-date=May 9, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Amazon-Prime-Video-to-Exclusively-Launch-ZOE-Starring-Ewan-McGregor-and-Lea-Seydoux-on-July-20-20180621|title=Amazon Prime Video to Exclusively Launch ZOE Starring Ewan McGregor and Lea Seydoux on July 20|publisher=BroadwayWorld|first=TV|last=News Desk|date=June 21, 2018|access-date=June 21, 2018}}</ref> At the end of 2018, Aguilera performed a medley of her songs on ''[[Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a25718890/christina-aguilera-new-years-eve-outfit-snow-queen/|title=Christina Aguilera Gave Off Serious Snow Queen Vibes During Her New Year's Eve Performance|accessdate=October 4, 2024|website=Harpers Bazaar|date=January 1, 2019|last=Mackelden|first=Amy}}</ref>

In May 2019, Aguilera began headlining her first concert residency, [[Christina Aguilera: The Xperience]],<ref>{{Cite press release |title=International Superstar Christina Aguilera Announces Final Show Dates For "Christina Aguilera: The Xperience" At Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/international-superstar-christina-aguilera-announces-final-show-dates-for-christina-aguilera-the-xperience-at-planet-hollywood-resort--casino-301014071.html |access-date=September 9, 2022 |publisher=PR Newswire |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200507102526/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/international-superstar-christina-aguilera-announces-final-show-dates-for-christina-aguilera-the-xperience-at-planet-hollywood-resort--casino-301014071.html |archive-date=May 7, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Christina Aguilera: The Xperience, will open at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Friday, May 31, 2019 |url=https://www.caesars.com/meetings/press/christinaaguileraresidency |access-date=August 30, 2022 |publisher=[[Caesars Entertainment]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Radke |first=Brock |date=May 31, 2019 |title=Best Bets: Shin Lim, Christina Aguilera, Anita Baker and more for your Las Vegas weekend - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2019/may/31/best-bets-shin-lim-christina-aguilera-anita-baker/ |access-date=August 30, 2022 |newspaper=[[Las Vegas Sun]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=January 29, 2019 |title=Christina Aguilera set for Las Vegas residency at Planet Hollywood |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/christina-aguilera-set-for-las-vegas-residency-at-planet-hollywood-1584516/ |access-date=August 30, 2022 |newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Christina Aguilera reveals details of Las Vegas residency |url=https://news.yahoo.com/christina-aguilera-reveals-details-las-vegas-residency-094028253.html |access-date=August 30, 2022 |publisher=Yahoo! News}}</ref> a 25-date show at the [[Zappos Theater]] at [[Planet Hollywood Las Vegas]] which concluded in March 2020.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/christina-aguilera-brings-the-xperience-to-las-vegas-8495496/|title=Christina Aguilera Brings 'The Xperience' to Las Vegas|date=January 29, 2019|magazine=Billboard|first=Melinda|last=Sheckells|access-date=January 21, 2022}}</ref> In between the residency, from July to December 2019, Aguilera also embarked on [[The X Tour (Christina Aguilera)|The X Tour]], which served as the international counterpart to The Liberation Tour, running throughout Europe and Latin America.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.idolator.com/7714327/christina-aguilera-announces-the-x-tour?chrome=1|title=She's Coming, Europe! Christina Aguilera Announces 'The X Tour'|first=Mike|last=Nied|publisher=[[Idolator (website)|Idolator]]|date=March 4, 2019|access-date=June 29, 2019}}{{dead link|date=August 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>

In October 2019, Aguilera released the song [[Haunted Heart (Christina Aguilera)|"Haunted Heart"]] from the soundtrack of the animated film, ''[[The Addams Family (2019 film)|The Addams Family]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/snoop-dogg-and-migos-share-new-song-for-the-addams-family-listen/|title=Snoop Dogg and Migos Share New Song for The Addams Family: Listen|website=Pitchfork|last=Moreland|first=Quinn|date=September 13, 2019|access-date=September 14, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.europafm.com/noticias/musica/christina-aguilera-regresa-musica-haunted-heart-pelicula-familia-addams_201909295d908b860cf2abfa5eabb8d2.html|title=Christina Aguilera regresa a la música con 'Haunted Heart' para la película de 'La Familia Addams'|publisher=[[Europa FM (Spain)|Europa FM]]|language=Spanish|date=September 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191001061437/https://www.europafm.com/noticias/musica/christina-aguilera-regresa-musica-haunted-heart-pelicula-familia-addams_201909295d908b860cf2abfa5eabb8d2.html|access-date=March 19, 2021|archive-date=October 1, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://stereopop.com.br/musica/haunted-heart-confira-a-cancao-de-christina-aguilera-para-a-animacao-a-familia-adams|title='Haunted Heart' – Confira a canção de Christina Aguilera para a animação 'A Família Adams'|work=Stereo Pop|language=Portuguese|date=September 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191014190142/http://stereopop.com.br/musica/haunted-heart-confira-a-cancao-de-christina-aguilera-para-a-animacao-a-familia-adams|access-date=March 19, 2021|archive-date=October 14, 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> and her second collaboration with [[A Great Big World]], "[[Fall on Me (Andrea Bocelli and Matteo Bocelli song)#A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera version|Fall on Me]]", followed a month later.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://etcanada.com/news/542768/christina-aguilera-and-a-great-big-world-to-perform-new-track-fall-on-me-at-the-2019-amas/|title=Christina Aguilera And A Great Big World Release New Track 'Fall On Me'|first=Becca|last=Longmire|date=November 22, 2019|work=[[Entertainment Tonight Canada]]|access-date=September 9, 2020|archive-date=September 9, 2020|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200909104432/https://etcanada.com/news/542768/christina-aguilera-and-a-great-big-world-to-perform-new-track-fall-on-me-at-the-2019-amas/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The former received critical acclaim from critics, was nominated for [[Hollywood Music in Media Award for Best Original Song in an Animated Film|Best Original Song in an Animated Film]] at the [[Hollywood Music in Media Awards]] and topped the US [[Billboard charts#Discontinued chart|Kid Digital Song Sales]] chart.<ref name="hmima">{{cite magazine|first=LaTesha|last=Harris|date=November 5, 2019|url=https://variety.com/2019/music/news/hollywood-music-media-awards-nominations-1203393606/|title='Joker', 'Lion King' Lead Hollywood Music in Media Awards Nominees|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|access-date=October 9, 2023}}</ref>

In early 2020, Aguilera recorded two songs for Disney's [[Mulan (2020 film)|live action remake of ''Mulan'']] (2020): "[[Loyal Brave True]]" – released in March 2020 as a promotional single to positive reviews, eventually being shortlisted as one of the fifteen potential nominees for the [[Academy Award for Best Original Song]]<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/christina-aguilera-mulan-new-song-loyal-brave-true-964115/|title=Christina Aguilera Returns to Her Disney Roots with New Song|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|date=March 7, 2020}}</ref><ref name="osc">{{cite web|url=https://www.oscars.org/oscars/93rd-oscars-shortlists|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210210100136/https://www.oscars.org/oscars/93rd-oscars-shortlists|title=93rd Oscars Shortlists|date=February 5, 2021 |publisher=[[Academy Awards]]|access-date=February 10, 2021|archive-date=February 10, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/oscars-2021-best-original-song-nominees-1141919/|title=Oscars 2021: Hear the Nominees for Best Original Song|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|first=Kory|last=Grow|date=March 15, 2021|access-date=March 16, 2021}}</ref>  – and a re-recording of "[[Reflection (song)#2020 version|Reflection]]", released in August.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/christina-aguilera-reflection-disney-mulan-video-9441813/|title=Christina Aguilera Returns to Her 'Reflection' For Disney's 'Mulan' With Two New Stunning Videos|access-date=January 21, 2022|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> That year, she appeared on the ABC television special, ''[[The Disney Family Singalong]]'' and its [[The Disney Family Singalong#Volume II|follow-up]], where she performed "[[Can You Feel the Love Tonight]]" and "[[Remember Me (Coco song)|Remember Me]]" respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://people.com/tv/katy-perry-john-legend-christina-aguilera-dwts-pros-and-more-join-disney-family-singalong-2/|title=Katy Perry, John Legend, Christina Aguilera, DWTS Pros and More Join Disney Family Singalong 2|access-date=September 28, 2023|website=People|date=May 6, 2020|last=Merrett|first=Robyn}}</ref> In November of that year, Aguilera signed a new management deal with [[Roc Nation]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Aniftos |first=Rania |date=November 10, 2020 |title=Christina Aguilera Signs With Roc Nation Management |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/christina-aguilera-roc-nation-management/ |access-date=January 13, 2023 |magazine=Billboard}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Aswad |first=Jem |date=November 10, 2020 |title=Christina Aguilera Joins Roc Nation Management |url=https://variety.com/2020/music/news/christina-aguilera-roc-nation-management-1234827528/ |access-date=January 13, 2023 |magazine=Variety}}</ref>

=== 2021–present: ''Aguilera'' and Voltaire residency ===
In July 2021, Aguilera performed two sold-out shows at the [[Hollywood Bowl]] with [[Gustavo Dudamel]] and the [[Los Angeles Philharmonic]].<ref name="hollbowl">{{cite magazine |last=Aniftos |first=Rania |date=July 17, 2021 |title=Christina Aguilera Reimagines Her Biggest Hits With the LA Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/concerts/christina-aguilera-philharmonic-hollywood-bowl-recap-9602622/ |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210717181511/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/concerts/9602622/christina-aguilera-philharmonic-hollywood-bowl-recap/ |archive-date=July 17, 2021 |access-date=January 21, 2022}}</ref><ref name="noise">{{cite web |last=Cashmere |first=Paul |date=July 18, 2021 |title=Christina Aguilera Performs With Orchestra At Hollywood Bowl |url=https://www.noise11.com/news/christina-aguilera-performs-with-orchestra-at-hollywood-bowl-20210718 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718042318/https://www.noise11.com/news/christina-aguilera-performs-with-orchestra-at-hollywood-bowl-20210718 |archive-date=July 18, 2021 |access-date=July 18, 2021 |publisher=[[Noise11.com]]. The Noise Network}}</ref> She also recorded "[[The Addams Family Theme|''The Addams Family'' Theme]]", which was featured on ''[[The Addams Family 2]]'' soundtrack.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 28, 2021 |title=Megan Thee Stallion and Snoop Dogg join 'The Addams Family 2' soundtrack |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/megan-thee-stallion-and-snoop-dogg-join-the-addams-family-2-soundtrack-3057094 |access-date=October 13, 2021 |website=NME}}</ref> In October, she performed "[[Reflection (song)#2020 version|Reflection]]", "[[When You Wish Upon a Star]]" and "[[Loyal Brave True]]" for [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]'s Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary special.<ref>{{Cite magazine |title=Christina Aguilera Has a 'Full Circle Moment' as She Performs at Disney World 50th Anniversary |url=https://people.com/travel/christina-aguilera-has-full-circle-moment-as-she-performs-at-disney-world-50th-anniversary/ |access-date=October 13, 2021 |magazine=People}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 8, 2021 |title=Christina Aguilera's 'Reflection' Shows Clearly at Disney World's 50th Anniversary |url=https://insidethemagic.net/2021/10/christina-aguilera-disney-worlds-50th-anniversary-zw1/ |access-date=October 13, 2021 |website=Inside The Magic}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |date=October 31, 2021 |title=Christina Aguilera, Mickey Guyton Belt for Tina Turner at Rock Hall Tribute |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/tina-turner-rock-hall-tribute-christina-aguilera-1250914/ |magazine=Rolling Stone |access-date=November 2, 2021}}</ref> On December 7, 2021, Aguilera was honored with the [[People's Choice Awards#People's Music Icon|People's Music Icon]] honorific award at the [[47th People's Choice Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 7, 2021 |title=Christina Aguilera Reflects on Her Incredible 2021: 'This Has Been a Year FULL of Celebration!' |url=https://people.com/music/2021-peoples-choice-awards-christina-aguilera-accepts-music-icon-award/ |access-date=December 7, 2021 |website=People}}</ref>

Aguilera released her ninth studio album, titled ''[[Aguilera (album)|Aguilera]]'', originally as a [[double album]] on May 31, 2022.<ref>{{cite web |last=Major |first=Michael |date=May 31, 2022 |title=Christina Aguilera Releases New Album 'Aguilera' |url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Christina-Aguilera-Releases-New-Album-AGUILERA-20220531 |access-date=May 31, 2022 |website=Broadwayworld}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=May 31, 2022 |title=Christina Agiuleral Releases New Album 'AGUILERA' |url=https://www.totalntertainment.com/music/christina-aguilera-releases-new-album-aguilera/ |access-date=June 1, 2022 |website=TotalNtertainment}}</ref> The  album paid tribute to different genres of [[Latin music]],<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Mier |first=Tomás |date=July 13, 2021 |title=Christina Aguilera Says She's 'Re-Inspired by Music All Over Again' |url=https://people.com/music/christina-aguilera-reinspired-by-music-latin-album-sweetarts-exclusive/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221116232212/https://people.com/music/christina-aguilera-reinspired-by-music-latin-album-sweetarts-exclusive/ |archive-date=November 16, 2022 |access-date=November 21, 2022 |magazine=[[People (magazine)|People]]}}</ref> and consisted of three separately released parts: ''[[La Fuerza]]'',<ref name="billboard123">{{Cite magazine |title=Christina Aguilera Unveils Release Date & Tracklist for Her Upcoming Spanish-Language EP 'La Fuerza' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/christina-aguilera-la-fuerza-release-date-tracklist-1235020543/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=January 20, 2021}}</ref> ''[[La Tormenta (EP)|La Tormenta]]'',<ref>{{Cite magazine |title=Christina Aguilera Announces New Spanish EP La Tormenta and New Single 'Sueltame' |url=https://people.com/music/christina-aguilera-announces-new-spanish-ep-la-tormenta/ |access-date=May 25, 2022 |magazine=People}}</ref> and ''[[La Luz (EP)|La Luz]]''.<ref>{{cite web |date=June 2022 |title="La Luz": Christina Aguilera confirma terceiro EP em espanhol |url=https://portalpopline.com.br/la-luz-christina-aguilera-confirma-terceiro-ep-em-espanhol/ |access-date=June 2, 2022 |website=PopLine}}</ref> The full album was released in its complete form on September 30, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 28, 2022 |title=Christina Aguilera May Be Singing About Her Estranged Father In Her New Spanish Song |url=https://uproxx.com/pop/christina-aguilera-estranged-father-song/ |access-date=September 30, 2022 |website=Uproxx}}</ref> The album was preceded with the singles "[[Pa Mis Muchachas]]", "[[Somos Nada]]", "[[Santo (song)|Santo]]" and followed with "[[Suéltame]]" and "[[No Es Que Te Extrañe]]".<ref name="houstchron">{{cite news |last=Hernandez |first=Nina |date=December 9, 2022 |title=Bad Bunny, Beyoncé and the best albums of 2022 |url=https://www.chron.com/culture/music/article/best-albums-2022-17641793.php |archive-url=https://archive.today/20221229190740/https://www.chron.com/culture/music/article/best-albums-2022-17641793.php |archive-date=December 29, 2022 |access-date=December 29, 2022 |newspaper=[[Houston Chronicle]]}}</ref> ''Aguilera'' received widespread critical acclaim from music critics upon release, and was placed on several year-end lists by publications such as ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' and the ''[[Houston Chronicle]]''.<ref name="billboardlist2022">{{cite magazine |date=December 19, 2022 |title=Best Latin Albums of 2022 |url=https://www.billboard.com/lists/best-latin-albums-2022/camilo-de-adentro-pa-afuera/ |url-status=live |magazine=Billboard |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221223105321/https://www.billboard.com/lists/best-latin-albums-2022/camilo-de-adentro-pa-afuera/ |archive-date=December 23, 2022 |access-date=December 23, 2022}}</ref> The album was promoted through the [[EU / UK Summer Series]] promotional tour, which consisted of five festival shows throughout Europe and three arena concerts in the United Kingdom.<ref name="summer">{{cite tweet |date=July 19, 2022 |title=See you soon! 💋✨ Tickets: http://Xtina.lnk.to/CAPROIG |user=xtina |number=1549492049275039745 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220721160721/https://twitter.com/xtina/status/1549492049275039745 |archive-date=July 21, 2022 |access-date=July 21, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=August 8, 2022 |title=Christina Aguilera review — powerhouse entertainer thrills the O2 Arena |url=https://www.ft.com/content/d6f18353-67ea-4808-a853-c2e27739fa41 |url-access=subscription |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221210/https://www.ft.com/content/d6f18353-67ea-4808-a853-c2e27739fa41 |archive-date=December 10, 2022 |access-date=August 8, 2022 |newspaper=Financial Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 7, 2022 |title=Christina Aguilera hits out at 'Don't Say Gay' during Brighton Pride performance |url=https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2022/08/07/christina-aguilera-dont-say-gay-brighton-pride/ |access-date=August 7, 2022 |website=PinkNews}}</ref> The promotional tour received critical praise.<ref name="Simpson">{{cite news |last=Simpson |first=Dave |date=August 3, 2022 |title=Christina Aguilera review – copper-bottomed crowdpleasers by the seaside |newspaper=[[The Guardian]] |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/aug/03/christina-aguilera-review-copper-bottomed-crowdpleasers-by-the-seaside |access-date=August 13, 2022}}</ref><ref name="Darcy">{{cite news |last=Darcy |first=Jay |date=August 12, 2022 |title=Live Review: Christina Aguilera at M&S Bank Arena |newspaper=[[The Mancunion]] |url=https://mancunion.com/2022/08/12/live-review-christina-aguilera-at-ms-bank-arena/ |access-date=August 13, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 4, 2022 |title=Christina Aguilera promises new English-language album |url=https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/150736/Christina-Aguilera-promises-new-English-language-album |access-date=December 16, 2022 |website=Music-News.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Rice |first=Elle May |date=August 4, 2022 |title=Christina Aguilera fans belt out Lady Marmalade at Liverpool gig |url=https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/reviews/christina-aguilera-thousands-singing-lady-24667560 |access-date=December 16, 2022 |newspaper=Liverpool Echo}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Shillcock |first=Francesca |date=August 4, 2022 |title=Leslie Grace breaks silence after Batgirl is shelved - details |url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/20220804147347/daily-lowdown-leslie-grace-breaks-silence-batgirl-shelved/ |access-date=December 16, 2022 |magazine=[[Hello! (magazine)|Hello!]]}}</ref>

[[File:Christina Aguilera en Marbella 2022 05 (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright|230px|Aguilera performing at the 2022 [[Starlite Festival]] held in [[Marbella]]]]
''Aguilera'' and its songs received seven nominations at the [[23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards]] with the album winning for [[Latin Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album|Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=November 18, 2022 |title=Rosalía wins album of the year, and makes history, at 2022 Latin Grammy Awards |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2022-11-18/latin-grammys-2022-rosalia-bad-bunny-jorge-drexler-c-tanaga |access-date=November 18, 2022 |newspaper=Los Angeles Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |date=November 18, 2022 |title=Christina Aguilera Teams Up With Christian Nodal for a Powerful Duet at the Latin Grammys |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/christina-aguilera-christian-nodal-1234632895/ |magazine=Rolling Stone |access-date=November 18, 2022}}</ref> The album also received another two nominations for [[Best Latin Pop Album]] and [[Best Immersive Audio Album]] at the [[65th Annual Grammy Awards]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=November 15, 2022 |title=Grammy nominations 2023: See the list of nominees |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2022/11/15/entertainment/grammy-nominations-2023/index.html |access-date=November 16, 2022 |publisher=CNN}}</ref> "No Es Que Te Extrañe" was also nominated for [[Latin Grammy Award for Record of the Year|Record of the Year]] at the [[24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/2023-latin-grammys-nominees-full-list-1235414844/|title=Edgar Barrera Tops 2023 Latin Grammys Nominees: Complete List|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|first=Sigal|last=Ratner-Arias|date=September 19, 2023|access-date=September 19, 2023}}</ref>

On June 11, 2022, Aguilera headlined the [[Los Angeles Pride]] festival with guests [[Mýa]], [[Kim Petras]] and [[Paris Hilton]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=June 14, 2022 |title=Christina Aguilera Wears Hulk Outfit With Strap-on Dildo During L.A. Pride Event |url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1334459/christina-aguilera-wears-hulk-outfit-with-strap-on-dildo-during-l-a-pride-event |access-date=June 14, 2022 |publisher=E!}}</ref> The use of a [[strap-on dildo]] during the set was the subject of polarized reception.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 13, 2022 |title=Christina Aguilera dons sex toy for x-rated performance at LA Pride concert |url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/entertainment/music/christina-aguilera-dons-sex-toy-for-x-rated-performance-at-la-pride-concert-c-7146269 |access-date=June 14, 2022 |website=PerthNow}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |date=June 13, 2022 |title=Christina Aguilera Whipped Out a Glittery Green Strap-On For Her LA Pride Performance |url=https://www.out.com/pride/2022/6/13/christina-aguilera-whipped-out-glittery-green-strap-la-pride |access-date=June 14, 2022 |magazine=[[Out (magazine)|Out]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |title=Christina Aguilera Earns Her Crown at 2022 Billboard Latin Music Awards With Ranchera Anthem 'La Reina' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/christina-aguilera-performs-la-reina-billboard-latin-music-awards-2022-1235147723/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=September 30, 2022}}</ref> In October 2022, ''Stripped'' was reissued for its 20-year anniversary, featuring "I Will Be" (the b-side to "Dirrty") and [[Benny Benassi]]'s remix of "Beautiful".<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 21, 2022 |title=20 years on, Christina Aguilera reflects on 'Stripped': "I was able to be the artist I wanted to be" |url=https://1067wjjy.com/20-years-on-christina-aguilera-reflects-on-stripped-i-was-able-to-be-the-artist-i-wanted-to-be/ |access-date=October 21, 2022 |publisher=[[WJJY-FM]]}}</ref> A new music video for "Beautiful" was also released.<ref>{{Cite magazine |title=Christina Aguilera Announces New 'Beautiful' Music Video: 'Put Your Mind, Body & Soul First' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/christina-aguilera-new-beautiful-music-video-1235154527/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=October 15, 2022}}</ref><ref name="Legacy" /> On November 10, 2022, [[Time (magazine)|Time]] Studios announced a partnership with [[Roc Nation]] to produce an upcoming documentary about Aguilera.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 11, 2022 |title=11/11/22: Chris Rock signs on for a Netflix first |url=https://www.cynopsis.com/11-11-22-chris-rock-signs-on-for-a-netflix-first/ |access-date=January 13, 2023 |website=Cynopsis Media}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |date=November 10, 2022 |title=TIME Studios and Roc Nation Partner to Produce Feature Documentary About Award-Winning Global Superstar Christina Aguilera |url=https://time.com/6232345/time-studios-documentary-christina-aguilera/ |magazine=Time |access-date=January 13, 2023}}</ref>

On September 22, 2023, Aguilera released "[[Learning to Fly (Christina Aguilera song)|Learning to Fly]]" as a part of the soundtrack for ''[[PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://shadowandact.com/bryson-tiller-to-drop-down-like-that-for-paw-patrol-the-mighty-movie-starring-taraji-p-henson-marsai-martin-and-more|title=Bryson Tiller To Drop 'Down Like That' For 'PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie,' Starring Taraji P. Henson, Marsai Martin And More|access-date=September 18, 2023|website=Shadow and Act|last=Jones|first=Monique|date=September 6, 2023}}</ref> The same month she performed at the [[EuroPride]] concert in [[Malta]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/christina-aguilera-dazzles-europride-concert-energetic-performance.1055623|title=Christina Aguilera dazzles in Europride concert with energetic performance|newspaper=[[Times of Malta]]|date=September 17, 2023|first=Giulia|last=Magri|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20230925170901/https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/christina-aguilera-dazzles-europride-concert-energetic-performance.1055623|archive-date=September 25, 2023|access-date=September 25, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-09-17/local-news/EuroPride-Valletta-2023-labelled-a-great-success-by-organisers-6736254921|title=EuroPride Valletta 2023 'a success', organisers say|newspaper=[[The Malta Independent]]|date=September 17, 2023|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20230925170913/https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-09-17/local-news/EuroPride-Valletta-2023-labelled-a-great-success-by-organisers-6736254921|archive-date=September 25, 2023|access-date=September 25, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> At the end of the month, it was reported that Aguilera would executive produce [[Burlesque (stage musical)|a stage adaptation of ''Burlesque'']] which eventually made its debut in 2024, and its [[West End theatre|West End]] debut in July 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 30, 2025 |title=Burlesque the Musical announces new West End director and choreographer |url=https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/burlesque-the-musical-announces-new-west-end-director-and-choreographer_1675988/ |access-date=July 29, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://people.com/burlesque-stage-adaptation-in-works-with-christina-aguilera-and-todrick-hall-onboard-report-8285849|title=Burlesque Stage Adaptation in Works with Christina Aguilera and Todrick Hall Onboard|access-date=October 5, 2023|magazine=People|date=September 29, 2023|last=McArdle|first=Tommy}}</ref> In December 2023, Aguilera began her second residency, [[Christina Aguilera at Voltaire]], at [[The Venetian Las Vegas]] which ran until August 2024.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/christina-aguilera-las-vegas-shows-voltaire-1235438117/|title=Christina Aguilera Announces New Series of Las Vegas Shows With 'A Truly Modern Twist'|access-date=October 11, 2023|magazine=Billboard|date=October 10, 2023|last=Daw|first=Stephen}}</ref><ref name="Christina Aguilera 2023 y122">{{cite web | title=Christina Aguilera | website=Christina Aguilera | date=December 30, 2023 | url=https://www.venetianlasvegas.com/entertainment/christina-aguilera.html | access-date=January 31, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/christina-aguilera-announces-a-truly-modern-twist-las-vegas-gigs-3513380|title=Christina Aguilera announces 'A Truly Modern Twist' Las Vegas gigs|access-date=February 2, 2024|date=October 11, 2023|last=Williams|first=Kyann-Sian|magazine=NME}}</ref> In May 2024, it was reported that Aguilera had parted ways with [[RCA Records]] and signed with [[5020 Records]], a division of [[Sony Music Latin]].<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://variety.com/2024/music/news/christina-aguilera-signs-5020-records-leaves-rca-records-1235997845/|title=Christina Aguilera Signs With 5020 Records, Ending 26 Years With RCA|access-date=May 12, 2024|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=May 10, 2024|last=Horowitz|first=Steven J.}}</ref>

In September 2024, Aguilera announced a "[[Spotify]] Anniversaries" performance for the 25th anniversary of her debut album.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/christina-aguilera-will-celebrate-debut-25-years-featuring-sabrina-carpenter-1235103807/|title=Christina Aguilera Will Celebrate 25 Years of Her Debut Album With 'Nostalgic' Reimagining of Its Hits|accessdate=September 18, 2024|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=September 17, 2024|last=Mier|first=Tomas}}</ref> The performances were released on both [[YouTube]] as a recording, and Spotify as a [[The 25th Anniversary of Christina Aguilera (Spotify Anniversaries Live)|live extended play]] on September 23,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wrmf.com/christina-aguilera-to-reimagine-songs-from-debut-album-with-help-from-sabrina-carpenter/|title=Christina Aguilera to "reimagine" songs from debut album with help from Sabrina Carpenter|website=97.9|date=September 17, 2024}}</ref> while featuring appearances from [[Machine Gun Kelly (rapper)|Machine Gun Kelly]] and [[Sabrina Carpenter]].<ref name="Afnitos">{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/christina-aguilera-reimagines-debut-album-sabrina-carpenter-mgk-1235781951/|title=Christina Aguilera Reimagines Debut Album Tracks Featuring Sabrina Carpenter, MGK|last=Afnitos|first=Rania|date=September 23, 2024|accessdate=September 24, 2024|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> In December, the EP was named one of the best albums of the year by ''[[HuffPost]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/best-albums-of-2024_n_675892b6e4b063b52a9a0dd1|title=The Best Albums of 2024|work=[[HuffPost]]|publisher=[[BuzzFeed, Inc.]]|first=Erin E.|last=Evans|date=December 11, 2024|archive-url=https://archive.today/20241227120710/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/best-albums-of-2024_n_675892b6e4b063b52a9a0dd1|archive-date=December 27, 2024|access-date=December 27, 2024}}</ref> In 2025, Aguilera headlined the September 2025 [[Portola Music Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sfgate.com/culture-events/article/christina-aguilera-san-francisco-portola-festival-21059844.php|title=Christina Aguilera gets 'dirrty' at San Francisco's Portola Festival|accessdate=September 29, 2025|date=September 21, 2025|last=Hebert|first=Olivia|website=SFGate}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://edm.com/events/portola-music-festival-lineup-2025|title=Dom Dolla, The Prodigy, Christina Aguilera and More to Headline 2025 Portola Music Festival|accessdate=September 29, 2025|website=EDM.com|date=May 12, 2025|last=Heffler|first=Jason}}</ref> A month later, ''[[Deadline Hollywood]]'' reported that she is set to star in a concert film, ''Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris'', directed by [[Sam Wrench]], in support of the 25th anniversary of her Christmas album.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2025/10/christina-aguilera-christmas-in-paris-release-date-1236586982/|title='Christina Aguilera: Christmas In Paris' Sets Holiday Season Theatrical Release Via Vertigo Live, Roc Nation & Fathom|accessdate=October 16, 2025|website=[[Deadline Hollywood|Deadline]]|last=D'Alessandro|first=Anthony|date=October 15, 2025}}</ref> The film is set to be released theatrically on December 14 and 21.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://people.com/christina-aguilera-celebrates-christmas-in-paris-holiday-special-trailer-exclusive-11845440|title=Christina Aguilera Celebrates 25 Years of My Kind of Christmas with Paris Holiday Special — Watch! (Exclusive)|accessdate=November 8, 2025|website=[[People (magazine)|People]]|date=November 7, 2025|last=Kaplan|first=Ilana}}</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 news|first=Jennifer|last=Vineyard|date=June 28, 2006|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/g8ea7v/christina-aguilera-can-die-happy-shes-bonded-with-bad-girl-idol-etta-james|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812100336/https://www.mtv.com/news/g8ea7v/christina-aguilera-can-die-happy-shes-bonded-with-bad-girl-idol-etta-james|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 12, 2022|title=Christina Aguilera Can Die Happy Now - She's Bonded with 'Bad Girl' Idol Etta James|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=April 30, 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 on [[Broadway theater|Broadway]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Craig|last=Rosen|date=September 29, 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=April 30, 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110524205307/http://music.yahoo.com/read/story/12058962|archive-date=May 24, 2011}}</ref> American singers [[Whitney Houston]] and [[Mariah Carey]] were cited as Aguilera's "most apparent influences" having been compared to them throughout her career.<ref name="Behind">{{cite news|first=Alisa|last=Valdes-Rodriguez|date=July 26, 1999|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-jul-26-ca-59618-story.html|title=Genie 'Behind' Bottle|newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> Aguilera's other major influences include [[Billie Holiday]], and [[Ella Fitzgerald]].{{sfn|Greenberger|2008|p=27}} She has also cited rock bands as an influence, specifically the [[Red Hot Chili Peppers]], [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]], and [[Radiohead]].{{sfn|Dominguez|2003|p=40}}<ref>{{cite web|first=Sarah|last=Murphy|date=May 3, 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|website=[[Exclaim!]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref>

Aguilera was also influenced by Latin music, recalling that during her 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}} Some of her other inspirations in Latin music include [[Chavela Vargas]], [[Vicente Fernández]], and younger artists such [[Rosalía]].<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Shirley|last=Gómez|date=May 9, 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'|magazine=[[¡Hola!]]|access-date=April 30, 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|date=September 23, 2020 |newspaper=[[La Vanguardia]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> As a performer, 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|first=Stephanie|last=McGrath|date=May 17, 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=April 30, 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 be a performer and "a woman who has the guts to do [everything]".<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Krista|last=Smith|date=November 24, 2010|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2010/12/cher-201012|title=Forever Cher|magazine=[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref>

Aguilera's childhood visits to records stores moulded her taste and led to an appreciation for blues and soul music, which she called "music that really had heart".<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Melinda|last=Newman|date=July 29, 2006|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=JhYEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA26|title=Old School|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> Her music has also paid homage to many artists from this genre, including [[Aretha Franklin]], [[Marvin Gaye]], [[Nina Simone]], and [[Otis Redding]]. Her album ''Back to Basics'' (2006) features inspirations of musicians from the early 20th century. As she later commented: "I was just so drawn to that [kind of music] ... [It] has so much pain, so much beauty of raw emotion and passion".<ref name="OldSoul">{{cite news|first=Jennifer|last=Vineyard|date=November 4, 2006|url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/a/aguilera_christina/news_feature_080906/|title=Christina Aguilera's Old Soul|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=April 30, 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=August 5, 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 magazine|first=Jamieson|last=Cox|date=June 14, 2018|url=https://time.com/5311982/christina-aguilera-liberation/|title=Christina Aguilera Hits Reset on Her New Album 'Liberation'|magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref><ref name="Exults">{{cite web|first=Jon|last=Pareles|date=June 13, 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'|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref>

Outside of the music industry, Aguilera was inspired by actresses from the [[Old Hollywood]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Corey|last=Moss|date=June 29, 2006|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/mqjh7i/christina-channels-marilyn-monroe-for-intimate-album-cover|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926164327/https://www.mtv.com/news/mqjh7i/christina-channels-marilyn-monroe-for-intimate-album-cover|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 26, 2022|title=Christina Channels Marilyn Monroe For Intimate Album Cover|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> She later stated, "I'm fascinated with the golden age of film. I wanted to capture the authenticity of the glam era", after which she cited examples such as [[Marlene Dietrich]], [[Marilyn Monroe]], [[Greta Garbo]], [[Veronica Lake]], and the [[pin-up model]]s.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.hellomagazine.com/music/2004/10/20/christinaaguliera/|title=Christina Turns Hollywood Pin-Up in Latest Shoot|magazine=[[Hello! (magazine)|Hello!]]|access-date=February 1, 2023}}</ref> Her "Tilt Ya Head Back" music video also recreated Monroe's signature look, while the video for "Your Body" includes a reference to [[Lucille Ball]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Nick-accused-of-cheating-on-Jessica-Nelly-2640343.php|title=Nelly Pursuing Aguilera on Video Set|date=October 28, 2004 |publisher=[[SFGate]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=James|last=Montgomery|date=September 28, 2012|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/t4vktm/christina-aguilera-your-body-video-pop-culture|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709191933/https://www.mtv.com/news/t4vktm/christina-aguilera-your-body-video-pop-culture|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 9, 2023|title=Christina Aguilera's 'Your Body' Video: A Pop-Culture Cheat Sheet|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=February 1, 2023}}</ref> The video for "Ain't No Other Man" presented Aguilera under the [[alter ego]] Baby Jane, which was inspired by [[Bette Davis]]'s character in psychological horror film ''[[What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (film)|What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?]]'' (1962).<ref name="Blues">{{cite news|first=Jennifer|last=Vineyard|date=June 19, 2006|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/jon1rm/aint-no-other-man-video-has-christina-singing-the-blues|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220802114101/https://www.mtv.com/news/jon1rm/aint-no-other-man-video-has-christina-singing-the-blues|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 2, 2022|title='Ain't No Other Man' Video Has Christina Singing The Blues|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> Her other inspirations mostly came from art works, including those by [[Andy Warhol]], [[Roy Lichtenstein]] and [[Banksy]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Jocelyn|last=Vena|date=November 10, 2008|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1599011/christina-aguilera-looks-back-and-forward-with-new-lp-next-lp/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715183625/http://www.mtv.com/news/1599011/christina-aguilera-looks-back-and-forward-with-new-lp-next-lp/|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 15, 2014|title=Christina Aguilera Looks Back - And Forward - with New LP, Next LP|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Matthew|last=Beard|date=April 6, 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=April 30, 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">{{cite web|author=Maddy Shaw Roberts|date=March 14, 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=April 30, 2023}}</ref><ref name="Songbirds">{{cite news|first=David|last=Browne|date=December 26, 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=April 30, 2023}}</ref>]]
Critics have described Aguilera as a [[soprano]],<ref name="ChildStar">{{cite web|first=Elizabeth|last=Day|date=November 23, 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|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Lauren|last=Beale|date=August 26, 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|newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> possessing a four-octave [[vocal range]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Contessa|last=Gayles|date=May 24, 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=April 30, 2023|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 1, 2011|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}}</ref> She is also able to perform the [[whistle register]].<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Michael|last=Slezak|date=August 16, 2006|url=https://ew.com/article/2006/08/16/essential-christina-aguilera/|title=The Essential Christina Aguilera|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> [[Maura Johnston]], a journalist with ''[[Slate (magazine)|Slate]]'', called Aguilera's voice "an instrument that despite its ability to leap octaves has a low-end grounding similar to that possessed by opera singers".<ref>{{cite web|first=Maura|last=Johnston|date=November 15, 2012|url=https://slate.com/culture/2012/11/christina-aguileras-lotus-reviewed.html|title=Christina Aguilera's Lotus, Reviewed|magazine=[[Slate (magazine)|Slate]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> ''[[The Boston Globe]]'' columnist Joan Anderman highlighted her vocal versatility: "[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 news|first=Joan|last=Anderman|date=September 10, 1999|url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/442155198/|title=Aguilera Shows Potential to Be More Than Just Marketing|newspaper=[[The Boston Globe]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> In addition to sustain high notes, Aguilera is recognized for making use of the [[melisma]]tic technique.<ref name="ClassicFM" /> [[Jon Pareles]] from ''[[The New York Times]]'' emphasized that "she can aim a note as directly as a missile or turn its trajectory into an aerobatic spiral of leaping, quivering, and scalloping melismas".<ref name="Exults" /> [[Ron Fair]]—[[A&R]] executive from [[RCA Records]]—was impressed by her "perfect intonation", and concluded: "She's got the pipes to be the next [[Barbra Streisand]] or [[Céline Dion]]".<ref name="Behind" />

Aguilera's singing technique also yielded comparisons to other singers. Journalist [[David Browne (journalist)|David Browne]] suggested that, alongside [[Mariah Carey]] and [[Whitney Houston]], she "forms the team of the main proponents" of the melismatic technique.<ref name="Songbirds" /> Richard Harrington from ''[[The Washington Post]]'' also noticed similarities with both artists: "She has a genuinely powerful voice that's evoked comparisons [to them], though it for the most part avoids those singers' ornamental mannerisms".<ref name="Sensation">{{cite web|first=Richard|last=Harrington|date=September 8, 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|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> ''[[The New Yorker]]'' columnist [[Sasha Frere-Jones]] also credited the technique by making her become "a serious singer without needing to reincarnate the [[Sarah Vaughan]]".<ref name="Symbols">{{cite magazine|first=Sasha|last=Frere-Jones|date=August 28, 2006|url=https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2006/09/04/sex-symbols|title=Sex Symbols|magazine=[[The New Yorker]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> Songwriter [[Steve Kipner]] praises Aguilera's vocal dexterity, including her ability to "internalize[d] all the riffs from [[Chaka Khan]]".<ref name="Behind" /> ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' music critic [[Ann Powers]] wrote that she possesses 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 news|first=Ann|last=Powers|date=August 15, 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=April 30, 2021}}</ref> ''[[Minneapolis Star Tribune]]'' noted that "She has the best voice of the bunch — big, rich, soulful."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/oHTey|title=Christina Makes 2001 List of Irish America Magazine's 'Top 100 Irish in America|work=[[Irish America Magazine]]|date=May 1, 2001|access-date=December 19, 2024}}</ref>

However, Aguilera has also been criticized for the frequent use of melisma, as well as for her style of singing live during concerts.<ref>{{cite news|first=Preston|last=Jones|date=March 26, 2007|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/wo-o-o-whoa-stop-oversinging/|title=Wo-o-o, whoa: Stop Oversinging!|newspaper=[[The Seattle Times]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref><ref name="Greatness">{{cite web|first=J. Freedom |last=du Lac|date=August 16, 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=April 30, 2023}}</ref> ''[[HuffPost]]'' columnist John Eskow called her "the main proponent of oversouling". Eskow praised Aguilera's voice as a "great instrument", though complained she did not "seem to know when to stop" with the use of "gratuitous and confected melisma".<ref>{{cite web|first=John|last=Eskow|date=February 8, 2011|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/christina-aguilera-and-th_b_819979|title=Christina Aguilera and the Hideous Cult of Oversouling|work=[[HuffPost]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> Lucy Davies, music critic from [[BBC Music]], raved about her "stunning voice", but offered that "she could be more varied, simply by cutting out some of the 'ye-e-eeeh, woah' in her songs".<ref>{{cite web|first=Lucy|last=Davies|date=August 14, 2006|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/4g25/|title=Review of Christina Aguilera - Back to Basics Album|publisher=[[BBC Music]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> Writing for ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'', Chris Willman credits Aguilera's singing style as an influence of Mariah Carey, noting "her slightly nasal tone that really only becomes obvious when she's overselling a song".<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Chris|last=Willman|date=December 11, 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=April 30, 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|first=Alexa|last=Tietjen|date=December 18, 2014|url=https://www.vh1.com/news/vsytcw/christina-aguilera-is-badass|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220802112557/https://www.vh1.com/news/vsytcw/christina-aguilera-is-badass|url-status=live|archive-date=August 2, 2022|title=15 Reasons Why Christina Aguilera Is A Bad B*tch|publisher=[[VH1]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref>

=== Musical style ===
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Aguilera's discography is generally categorized as [[Pop music|pop]], [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]], [[hip-hop]], and [[Soul music|soul]].<ref name="Masterwork">{{cite magazine|first=Kimberly|last=Hill|date=October 5, 2023|url=https://www.popmatters.com/christina-aguilera-back-basics-atr|title=If You've Got Soul: Christina Aguilera's 2006 Masterwork 'Back to Basics'|magazine=[[PopMatters]]|access-date=October 15, 2023}}</ref><ref name="Q&A">{{cite web|first=Gerrick D.|last=Kennedy|date=July 2, 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'|newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=October 15, 2023}}</ref> According to critics, she has also experimented with other musical genres in her works. In a 2008 interview, she explained that she is "always inspired by new things" in music and enjoys "experimenting with [her] voice".<ref name="Hits" /> Alexis Petridis from ''The Guardian'' considered the "boldness in [continually] reinventing" her music as "one of her most impressive facets" as an artist.<ref>{{cite web|first=Alexis|last=Petridis|date=June 14, 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|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=October 15, 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), with the latter also taking inspiration from numerous genres in [[Latin music]].<ref name="Sensation" /><ref>{{cite web|first=Christopher John|last=Farley|date=September 14, 2000|url=https://content.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,54838,00.html|title=Music: Christina Aguilera's Inner Visions|magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|access-date=November 1, 2023}}</ref>

Moving away from the teen niche, Aguilera's post-2000 material mainly incorporated R&B and hip-hop.<ref name="Masterwork" /><ref name="Puppet">{{cite web|first=Kim|last=Stitzel|date=February 12, 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=October 15, 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=March 5, 2009}}</ref> Listed as an [[executive producer]] on ''Stripped'' (2002), she mixed both genres with [[Latin pop]], [[rock music|rock]], [[neo-soul]], [[gospel music|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="Throwback" /> She continued merging R&B with other musical styles on ''Burlesque'' (2010), as well on ''Liberation'' (2018), which also features hip-hop, soul and blues elements.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Eric|last=Handerson|date=November 21, 2010|url=https://www.slantmagazine.com/music/burlesque-original-soundtrack/|title=Burlesque: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Review|magazine=[[Slant Magazine]]|access-date=October 15, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Ilana|last=Kaplan|date=June 13, 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|newspaper=[[The Independent]]|access-date=October 15, 2023}}</ref>

The [[show tune]] "Lady Marmalade" is noted as Aguilera's first musical transformation, which RCA Records initially felt was "too urban".<ref name="Memories" /><ref>{{cite magazine|first=Hilary|last=Hughes|date=April 6, 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'|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=October 15, 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 news|date=March 30, 2022|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/i33cas/christina-aguilera-self-titled-1999-retrospective|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221021170815/https://www.mtv.com/news/i33cas/christina-aguilera-self-titled-1999-retrospective|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 21, 2022|title='Christina Aguilera' Set The Stage For A Pop Icon With Range|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=October 15, 2023}}</ref> [[Kelefa Sanneh]], music critic from ''[[The New York Times]]'', observed the continuous modification in her music, in addition to highlighting her "decision to snub some of the big-name producers on whom pop stars often rely".<ref name="Honey">{{cite web|first=Kelefa|last=Sanneh|date=August 17, 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=October 15, 2023}}</ref> Her sonically drastic ventures include the subversive "galactic pop" on ''Bionic'' (2010),<ref name="single11"/> [[electropop]] club on ''Lotus'' (2012),<ref>{{cite web|first=Sarah|last=Godfrey|date=November 12, 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|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|access-date=October 15, 2023}}</ref> and Mexican [[ranchera]] numbers on ''Aguilera'' (2022).<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Sigal|last=Ratner-Arias|date=December 19, 2022|url=https://www.billboard.com/lists/best-latin-albums-2022/christina-aguilera-aguilera/|title=Best Latin Albums of 2022|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=October 15, 2023}}</ref>

== Cultural status ==
{{Main|Cultural impact of Christina Aguilera|Public image of Christina Aguilera}}
[[File:Liberation Tour (45997616942) (cropped).jpg|thumb|left|upright|Aguilera performing on the [[The Liberation Tour (Christina Aguilera tour)|Liberation Tour]] in 2019]]
Throughout her career, Aguilera has been called a [[pop icon]],<ref>{{cite news |first=Madeline |last=Roth |date=September 1, 2015 |title=11 Things Christina Aguilera Needs to Teach Us in Her New Online Singing Class |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2258171/christina-aguilera-online-singing-class/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150901170730/http://www.mtv.com/news/2258171/christina-aguilera-online-singing-class/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 1, 2015 |access-date=January 3, 2022 |publisher=[[MTV News]]}}</ref> a [[gay icon]],<ref>{{cite encyclopedia |title=Christina Aguilera |encyclopedia=Routledge International Encyclopedia of Queer Culture |publisher=[[Routledge]] |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=XS_SnVPixE8C |access-date=June 15, 2022 |last=Pinfold |first=Michael |date=2006 |editor-last=Gerstner |editor-first=David A. |edition=1 |pages=16 |isbn=9780415306515}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |first=Fan |last=Zhong |date=May 16, 2018 |title=Christina Aguilera Is Back at Last, and She Has Got Something to Say |url=https://www.wmagazine.com/story/christina-aguilera-album-liberation-fall-in-line |access-date=July 5, 2021 |magazine=[[W (magazine)|W]]}}</ref> a [[Triple threat (entertainer)|triple threat entertainer]],<ref>{{cite news |first=Jake |last=Thompson |date=December 5, 2021 |title=Christina Aguilera's Best Red Carpet Looks Ever Are Truly Iconic |url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1310796/christina-aguileras-best-red-carpet-looks-ever-are-truly-iconic |access-date=January 3, 2022 |publisher=[[E!]]}}</ref> and a [[fashion icon]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wallace |first=Megan |date=August 21, 2022 |title=Xtina's throwback video proves she's the ultimate "teenage dirtbag" |url=https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/fashion/celebrity/a40949475/xtina-teenage-dirtbag-throwback/ |access-date=April 30, 2023 |magazine=Cosmopolitan}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Dodd |first=Georgia |date=April 26, 2023 |title=Christina Aguilera Shows Off Her Famous Curves In A Skintight, See-Through Catsuit With Zebra Stripes |url=https://www.shefinds.com/collections/christina-aguilera-versace-bodysuit-breakthrough-prize/ |access-date=April 30, 2023 |website=SheFinds}}</ref> She has been ranked among the greatest singers of all time and referred to as the "[[Honorific nicknames in popular music|Voice of a Generation]]".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mamamia.com.au/christina-aguilera-childhood/|title=Christina Aguilera has been described as the 'voice of a generation'. She says her childhood was plagued with trauma|accessdate=September 13, 2024|website=Mammamia|date=April 7, 2023|last=Findlay|first=Shannen}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/voice-of-a-generation-christina-aguileras-music-video-beautiful-grabs-attention/articleshow/94996225.cms?from=mdr|title='Voice of a Generation' Christina Aguilera's music video 'Beautiful' grabs attention|accessdate=October 20, 2022|website=The Economic Times|date=October 20, 2022 }}</ref> She has been labeled a "[[diva]]" for her stardom and persona,<ref name="BustleAguilera1">{{Cite web |title=Christina Aguilera's 7 Best Diva Moments |url=https://www.bustle.com/articles/84356-7-times-christina-aguilera-was-a-diva-in-the-best-way-possible |access-date=July 28, 2021 |website=Bustle|date=May 19, 2015|last=Tison|first=James}}</ref> garnering polarized views, and various comparisons to [[Mariah Carey]].<ref name="BustleAguilera1" /> She has attracted criticism for wearing revealing clothes,<ref name="PostG">{{cite news |first=Ed |last=Masley |date=August 27, 2000 |title=Concert Review: Aguilera Wows 'Em With Awe-Inspiring Vocals |url=http://old.post-gazette.com/magazine/20000827aguilera2.asp |access-date=July 5, 2021 |newspaper=[[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]] |archive-date=August 12, 2022 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812094525/http://old.post-gazette.com/magazine/20000827aguilera2.asp}}</ref> and has been called a [[sex symbol]].<ref name="Symbols" /><ref name="Remade">{{cite web |first=Kelefa |last=Sanneh |date=September 8, 2002 |title=The New Season/Music: Idol Returns, Her Image Remade |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/09/08/arts/the-new-season-music-idol-returns-her-image-remade.html |access-date=July 5, 2021 |newspaper=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref> Aguilera has also been noted for her close affiliation with [[The Walt Disney Company]], being honoured as a [[Disney Legend]] in 2019.<ref name="DisneyL">{{cite web|author=Lauren Huff|date=August 23, 2019|url=https://ew.com/movies/2019/08/23/d23-disney-legends-robert-downey-jr-christina-aguilera/|title=Robert Downey Jr., Christina Aguilera, and more honored as Disney Legends|publisher=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|access-date=January 13, 2021}}</ref>

She has often received media attention for her reinventions.<ref>{{cite web |first=Sarah |last=Toscano |date=October 14, 2019 |title=10 of Christina Aguilera's Most Iconic Outfits |url=https://www.elitedaily.com/p/10-of-christina-aguileras-most-iconic-outfits-that-are-beautiful-no-matter-what-they-say-18812667 |access-date=July 5, 2021|publisher=[[Elite Daily]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |first=Amy |last=Odell |date=September 14, 2020 |title=50 Christina Aguilera Fashion Moments You Forgot You Were Obsessed With |url=https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/fashion/news/g5694/vintage-christina-aguilera/ |access-date=July 5, 2021 |magazine=[[Cosmopolitan (magazine)|Cosmopolitan]]}}</ref> In the early 2000s, Aguilera rose to fame as a [[teen idol]] with her  [[bubblegum pop]] [[Christina Aguilera (album)|eponymous debut album]].<ref name="status1">{{Cite news|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/queen-of-reinvention-christina-aguilera-drops-new-single-accelerate-as-she-makes-musical-comeback-a3830596.html|title='Queen of reinvention' Christina Aguilera drops new single Accelerate as she makes musical comeback|access-date=March 16, 2024|date=May 4, 2018|last=Powell|first=Emily|newspaper=[[Evening Standard]]}}</ref> Various images she took on included a provocative image following the release of her single "[[Dirrty]]", an old Hollywood image, and a futuristic look.<ref name="status1"/> She was later ranked as one of the most successful artists of the 2000s decade by ''Billboard''.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/decadeendcharts/2009/billboard-200-artists|title=Billboard 200 Artists|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121006014550/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/decadeendcharts/2009/billboard-200-artists|access-date=July 27, 2021|archive-date=October 6, 2012}}</ref> In the 2010s, Aguilera saw moderate success with her music while spending six seasons as a coach on ''[[The Voice (American TV series)|The Voice]]''.<ref name="Jean-Philippe"/> Aguilera's personal struggles were often highlighted in the media.<ref name="media5">{{Cite magazine|url=https://people.com/celebrity/christina-aguilera-2011-was-a-rough-year/|title=Christina Aguilera Calls 2011 a 'Rough Year'|access-date=August 27, 2024|magazine=People|date=January 10, 2012|last=Raftery|first=Liz}}</ref> She saw a musical comeback with ''[[Liberation (Christina Aguilera album)|Liberation]]'' (2018).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/reviews/2018/06/14/review-christina-aguileras-liberation-mostly-satisfying-comeback/686104002/|title=Review: Christina Aguilera's 'Liberation' is a mostly satisfying comeback album|access-date=August 27, 2024|date=June 14, 2018|last=Ryan|first=Patrick|newspaper=[[USA Today]] }}</ref>

Throughout her career, Aguilera has faced media attention for her physical appearances with some journalists noting that she has often received [[body shaming]] critical comments.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.glamour.com/story/christina-aguilera-cover-story|title=Christina Aguilera Is Only Human|accessdate=August 25, 2024|magazine=Glamour|date=August 15, 2024|last=Rosa|first=Christopher}}</ref> She was named one of the artists who revived [[teen pop]] in the late 1990s.<ref name="Time2000" /> Aguilera has also been a significant figure in helping reshape the "Latin explosion" in the late 1990s and contributed to the [[Latin American music in the United States#2000s Latin pop boom|Latin pop boom in American music]] with her album ''Mi Reflejo'' (2000), which went on to become the [[List of best-selling Latin albums|best-selling Latin pop album of all time]].<ref name="yearend2000"/><ref name="legacy1">{{cite news|first=Agustin|last=Gurza|date=August 15, 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|newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=July 26, 2021}}</ref> She has also been noted for honouring her [[Ecuadorian]] roots throughout her career.<ref name="Forbeslatin1">{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffbenjamin/2022/09/30/christina-aguilera-expands-latin-music-range--honors-her-ecuador-roots-on-no-es-que-te-extrae/|title=Christina Aguilera Expands Latin-Music Range & Honors Her Ecuador Roots On 'No Es Que Te Extrañe'|accessdate=September 24, 2024|magazine=Forbes|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=September 30, 2022}}</ref>

She has heavily incorporated controversial themes in her music.<ref name="Watershed">{{cite magazine|first=Emma|last=Garland|date=October 22, 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|magazine=[[Crack (magazine)|Crack]]|access-date=July 26, 2021}}</ref> Various themes include [[feminism]], [[sexuality]], defending the [[sex-positive movement]], [[domestic violence]], among others.<ref name="Watershed"/> Gerrick D. Kennedy writing for the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' opined that Aguilera "tackled subject matters her contemporaries were shying away from" which made her stand out amongst her peers in the early 2000s.<ref name="Q&A"/> The impact of her [[Christina Aguilera videography|videography]], particularly the music videos for "Dirrty" and "[[Beautiful (Christina Aguilera song)|Beautiful]]", has also been analyzed by music critics.<ref name="Jeri">{{cite magazine|first=Bianca|last=Gracie|date=July 27, 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|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=January 21, 2022}}</ref> Subsequently, Aguilera has influenced and inspired several acts and artists in industries worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|first=Andrew|last=Moore|date=May 2007|url=https://www.rockhall.com/pressroom/definitive-200|title=Definitive 200|publisher=[[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]]|access-date=July 26, 2021|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070510104154/https://www.rockhall.com/pressroom/definitive-200|archive-date=May 10, 2007}}</ref>

== 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 receive the award.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Diana|last=Pearl|date=February 2, 2023|url=https://people.com/music/grammys-youngest-nominees/|title=Youngest Grammy Nominees Ever|magazine=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=November 1, 2023}}</ref> Aguilera received four other 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=May 1, 2023}}</ref> She is also a recipient of two [[Latin Grammy Awards]], 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 news|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!]]|access-date=May 1, 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=February 1, 2008}}</ref><ref name="RevivedY2K">{{cite magazine|first=Alicia|last=Brunker|date=November 18, 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|magazine=[[InStyle]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref>{{sfn|Folkard|2005|p=360}} Aguilera is also one of the [[best-selling music artists of all time]], with estimated sales of over 100 million records sold worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/entertainment/article/90s-female-singers/|title=30 Notable Female Singers Of The '90s|work=[[Forbes]]|date=March 8, 2025|first=Toni|last=Fitzgerald|archive-url=https://archive.today/20250309033059/https://www.forbes.com/sites/entertainment/article/90s-female-singers/|archive-date=March 9, 2025|access-date=March 18, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Alex |first1=Gonzalez |title=Christina Aguilera makes rare comments about son Max and daughter Summer |url=https://www.newsweek.com/entertainment/celebrity-news/christina-aguilera-rare-comments-children-max-summer-1940013 |magazine=[[Newsweek]] |access-date=September 25, 2024 |date=August 15, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Livingstone |first1=Tom |title=Christina Aguilera's inspiring exclusive sit down with Sarah |url=https://9now.nine.com.au/today/christina-aguilera-exclusive-interview-with-sarah-abo-during-melbourne-visit/2d67040a-0a09-478b-a0e2-a8667d16a9a4 |publisher=[[9Now]]. [[Nine Entertainment]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240312191834/https://9now.nine.com.au/today/christina-aguilera-exclusive-interview-with-sarah-abo-during-melbourne-visit/2d67040a-0a09-478b-a0e2-a8667d16a9a4 |archive-date=March 12, 2024 |access-date=September 25, 2024}}</ref> Among other honors, she received a star on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]] in 2010 "recognition of her achievements in the [[recording industry]]".<ref>{{cite news|first=James|last=Dinh|date=November 15, 2010|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/lmbczl/christina-aguilera-honored-on-hollywood-walk-of-fame|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812100336/https://www.mtv.com/news/lmbczl/christina-aguilera-honored-on-hollywood-walk-of-fame|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 12, 2022|title=Christina Aguilera Honored On Hollywood Walk of Fame|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref> ''Billboard'' ranked her at number 20 on its 2025 "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list.<ref>{{cite magazine |first1=Trevor |last1=Anderson |first2=Jim |last2=Asker |first3=Pamela |last3=Bustios |first4=Keith |last4=Caulfield |first5=Eric |last5=Frankenberg |first6=Kevin |last6=Rutherford |first7=Gary |last7=Trust |first8=Xander |last8=Zellner |title=Billboard's Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century Chart, Nos. 100-1 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |url= https://www.billboard.com/lists/top-women-artists-21st-century-chart/ |date=March 19, 2025 |accessdate=March 19, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250319183615/https://www.billboard.com/lists/top-women-artists-21st-century-chart/ |url-status=live |archive-date=March 19, 2025}}</ref>

== Other activities ==
=== Business ventures and wealth ===
[[File:Christina Aguilera (at premiere of "To John With Love", September 2010).jpg|thumb|150px|right|Aguilera attending a fundraising event promoted by [[Montblanc (company)|Montblanc]] in 2010]]
As a businesswoman, Aguilera has been selling her own products and investing in multiple companies. In 2008, she became co-owner of [[Luxor Las Vegas#LAX nightclub|LAX]] nightclub at the [[Luxor Las Vegas]] alongside [[DJ AM]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Melissa|last=Arseniuk|date=April 6, 2008|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2009/apr/06/dj-am-moving-rain/|title=DJ AM Moving to Rain|newspaper=[[Las Vegas Sun]]|access-date=October 9, 2023}}</ref> In 2015, she founded the MX Productions & Investments in partnership with fiancée Matthew Rutler, for which they was included in the investors' group of [[Pinterest]], [[DraftKings]], [[Lyft]] and [[MasterClass]] enterprises.<ref name="MXCompany">{{cite magazine|first=Todd|last=Spangler|date=July 21, 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|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|access-date=October 9, 2023}}</ref> Aguilera also joined the ownership group of [[Angel City FC]], a [[National Women's Soccer League]] (NWSL) expansion team, and [[sexual and reproductive health|sexual wellness]] brand [[Playground (company)|Playground]].<ref name="AngelCity">{{cite web|first=Caitlin|last=Murray|date=February 16, 2022|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37625561/angel-city-fc-adds-gabrielle-union-daughter-christina-aguilera-star-studded-ownership-group|title=Angel City FC Adds Gabrielle Union, Daughter, Christina Aguilera to Star-Studded Ownership Group|publisher=[[ESPN]]|access-date=October 9, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|first=Tim|last=Chan|date=March 28, 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|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|access-date=October 9, 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 [[Freeform (TV channel)|ABC Family]] and [[Spike TV]] networks.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Jethro|last=Nededog|date=March 4, 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|magazine=[[TheWrap]]|access-date=October 9, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|first=Lesley|last=Goldberg|date=March 15, 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|magazine=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|access-date=October 9, 2023}}</ref> In 2022, she was named [[chief culture officer]] of [[The Fun Wine Company]].<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Latifah|last=Muhammad|date=June 9, 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|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=October 9, 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, Latin America, Asia and Europe.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Jennifer|last=Weil|date=January 11, 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|magazine=[[Women's Wear Daily]]|access-date=October 9, 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=January 25, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Stephanie|last=Epiro|date=May 23, 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=October 9, 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|date=December 19, 2007|url=http://www.rcalabelgroup.co.uk/news/8020/|title=Christina Aguilera Tops Fragrance Charts|publisher=[[RCA/Jive Label Group]]|access-date=October 9, 2023|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 9, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080109000818/http://www.rcalabelgroup.co.uk/news/8020/}}<br />2008: {{cite web|date=January 15, 2010|url=https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/all-star-perfumes|title=All Star Perfume|magazine=[[British Vogue]]|access-date=October 9, 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107175634/https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/all-star-perfumes|archive-date=November 7, 2017}}<br />2009: {{cite web|first=Denise|last=Winterman|date=July 1, 2010|url=https://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=October 9, 2023}}</ref> In January 2016, the line was reported to sold over $80 million.<ref>{{cite web|first=Allison|last=Collins|date=May 12, 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=October 9, 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=October 9, 2023|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802002838/https://www.fragrancefoundation.de/duftstars/alle-preistraeger/duftstars-sieger}}</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|date=April 24, 2008 |website=[[The Cut (New York)|The Cut]]|access-date=October 9, 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|first=Flavia|last=Guerra|date=February 1, 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'|newspaper=[[O Estado de S. Paulo]]|access-date=October 9, 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=October 9, 2023}}</ref>

During her career, Aguilera has been involved in marketing initiatives and endorsed numerous brands including [[Sears]], [[Levi's]],<ref>{{cite news|first=David|last=Basham|date=April 27, 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=October 9, 2023|archive-date=August 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210814062656/http://www.mtv.com/news/1424806/christina-aguilera-announces-tour-youth-programs/|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Skechers]],<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Gary|last=Susman|date=August 27, 2003|url=https://ew.com/article/2003/08/27/christina-replaces-britney-skechers-spokesgal/|title=Toeing the Line|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150103052041/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,478535,00.html|archive-date=January 3, 2015}}
</ref> [[Mercedes-Benz]],<ref>{{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=October 9, 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=July 1, 2018}}</ref> [[Virgin Mobile]],<ref>{{cite news|first=Owen|last=Gibson|date=April 19, 2004|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2004/apr/19/digitalmedia.advertising|title=Aguilera to Star in 'Raunchy' Virgin Ads|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=October 9, 2023}}</ref> [[Orange UK]], [[Sony Ericsson]],<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Lars|last=Brandle|date=March 18, 2006|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=HhYEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA14|title=Orange Deal Juicy for Aguilera|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=October 9, 2023}}</ref> [[Oreo]],<ref>{{cite web|first=Pauline|last=Lacsamana|date=February 8, 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=October 9, 2023|archive-date=September 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230927164100/https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/oreo-launches-dunk-challenge-christina-224118518.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[SweeTarts]],<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Tomás|last=Mier|date=July 13, 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'|magazine=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=October 9, 2023}}</ref> [[Just Eat]], [[Lieferando]], [[Menulog]],<ref>{{cite web|first=Antonia|last=DeBianchi|date=October 12, 2023|url=https://people.com/christina-aguilera-and-latto-collaborate-on-food-music-video-ad-just-eat-8353061|title=Christina Aguilera and Latoo Collaborate on Food Music Video Ad|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=October 15, 2023}}</ref> [[Merz Pharma#Merz Aesthetics GmbH|Merz Aesthetics]],<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Brittany|last=Talarico|date=March 2, 2023|url=https://people.com/style/christina-aguilera-talks-aging-new-xeomin-injectables-partnership-exclusive/|title=Christina Aguilera Says 'Aging Is a Personal Conversation' as She Unveils First Injectables Partnership|magazine=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=October 9, 2023}}</ref> and [[Grindr]].<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/culture/pride/christina-aguilera-grindr-team-up-portola-1236066599/|title=Christina Aguilera Invites Her Queer Fans to 'Come On Over' With New Hookup App Collab|accessdate=September 29, 2025|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=September 15, 2025|last=Daw|first=Stephen}}</ref> In 2001, 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 be worth up to £50 million.<ref>{{cite web|first=Julia|last=Day|date=March 28, 2001|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2001/mar/28/advertising2|title=Aguilera and Britney Go Head-To-Head in Cola Wars|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=October 9, 2023}}</ref> Aguilera also shot a global scale advertising 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|title=Christina Aguilera to Perform in June|date=April 24, 2007 |publisher=[[The Korea Times]]|access-date=October 9, 2023}}</ref> Other Aguilera's endorses included a clothing line by [[Versace]] in 2003, and a collection of [[sterling silver]] pieces designed by [[Stephen Webster]] in 2008.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Gary|last=Susman|date=March 5, 2003|url=https://ew.com/article/2003/03/05/versace-signs-christina-aguilera/|title=Versace Signs Christina Aguilera|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|access-date=October 9, 2023|archive-date=August 12, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812094523/https://ew.com/article/2003/03/05/versace-signs-christina-aguilera/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|last=Conti|first=Samantha|date=February 19, 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|magazine=[[Women's Wear Daily]]|access-date=October 9, 2023}}</ref> On June 28, 2004, she received £200,000 to open the summer sale at the London's department store [[Harrods]].<ref>{{cite news|date=June 28, 2004|url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-30154535.html|title=Aguilera Causes a Stir at Harrods' Sale|newspaper=[[Irish Examiner]]|access-date=October 9, 2023}}</ref> In 2008, Aguilera was paid $1.5 million to submit pictures of her first child to ''[[People (magazine)|People]]'', becoming the [[List of most expensive celebrity photographs|ninth most expensive celebrity baby photograph ever taken]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Lucey|last=Rose|date=April 10, 2008|url=https://www.forbes.com/2008/04/10/hollywood-celebrity-magazines-biz-media-cx_lr_0410babypix_slide.html#7497e8c29163|title=The Most Expensive Celebrity Baby Photos|work=[[Forbes]]|access-date=October 9, 2023}}</ref>

In 2000, Aguilera was among the biggest moneymakers in the music business with over £65 million earned with album sales, merchandising and licensing deals according to [[VH1]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dotmusic.com/news/February2001/news18035.asp|title=Teen Pop Makes the Biggest Bucks|work=[[Dotmusic]]|access-date=October 9, 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010303165104/http://www.dotmusic.com/news/February2001/news18035.asp|archive-date=March 3, 2001}}</ref> In January 2008, she was ranked 19th on ''[[Forbes]]''{{'}} list of Top-Earning Women in Music of 2007 with earnings of $20 million.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Dorothy|last=Pomerantz|date=January 29, 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|magazine=[[Forbes]]|access-date=April 30, 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|magazine=[[Forbes]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> In August 2022, Aguilera's net worth was reported to be $160 million.<ref>{{cite news|first=Diem Nguyen |last=Le|date=August 17, 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|newspaper=[[South China Morning Post]]|access-date=April 30, 2022}}</ref>

=== Philanthropy and activism ===
Referred to as a humanitarian, Aguilera has done philanthropic works during her career.<ref>{{cite web|first=Liz|last=Calvario|date=September 30, 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|work=[[Today (American TV program)|Today]]|access-date=May 1, 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 news|first=Mackenzie|last=Carpenter|date=December 22, 2003|url=https://old.post-gazette.com/localnews/20031222christinalocal4p4.asp|title=Aguilera's Visit, Story Lift Spirits at Women's Shelter|newspaper=[[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]]|access-date=May 1, 2023|archive-date=November 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211128210437/https://old.post-gazette.com/localnews/20031222christinalocal4p4.asp|url-status=dead}}</ref> In addition to starred in television advertisings 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 news|first=Corey|last=Moss|date=April 4, 2007|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1556284/for-the-record-quick-news-on-kelly-clarkson-idol-daniel-radcliffe-christina-aguilera-spidey-3-more/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190226111312/http://www.mtv.com/news/1556284/for-the-record-quick-news-on-kelly-clarkson-idol-daniel-radcliffe-christina-aguilera-spidey-3-more/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 26, 2019|title=For the Record: Quick News On Kelly Clarkson, 'Idol', Daniel Radcliffe, Christina Aguilera & More|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=November 17, 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=May 1, 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 (United States)|ABC News]]|access-date=May 1, 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|first=Lindsay|last=Smith|date=October 9, 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=May 1, 2023}}</ref>

[[File:Secretary Clinton With David Novak and Christina Aguilera (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright|240px|left|Aguilera in 2012 with [[Hillary Clinton]] and [[David C. Novak|David Novak]] at the [[World Food Programme]] USA Awards Ceremony in [[Washington, D.C.]]]]
In 2009, Aguilera became the global spokesperson for the [[World Food Program]], a branch of the [[United Nations]] (UN).<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Anthony|last=Bruno|date=July 25, 2009|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=54RrDyfz10MC&pg=PT6|title=Aguilera Onborad with Hunger Relief|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=January 25, 2023}}</ref> She visited countries with high rates of malnutrions, including Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti and Rwanda.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Gary|last=Trust|date=September 30, 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|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=May 1, 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=May 1, 2023|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 7, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207041759/http://www.wfp.org/christina-aguilera}}</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|date=October 4, 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=May 1, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|first=Sugey|last=Palomares|date=October 4, 2012|url=http://www.latina.com/entertainment/hillary-clinton-christina-aguilera-world-hunger-mission|title=Hillary Clinton Honors Christina Aguilera for World Hunger Mission|magazine=[[Latina (magazine)|Latina]]|access-date=May 1, 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=October 9, 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|first=Daniel|last=Kilkelly|date=October 22, 2005|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/showbiz/a25423/christina-aguilera-bans-wedding-presents/|title=Christina Aguilera Bans Wedding Presents|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|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|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref>

In 2010, Aguilera auctioned tickets to her concerts through [[Christie's]], earmarking the proceeds to [[non-profit]] [[environmental organization]]s, including [[Conservation International]] and the [[Natural Resources Defense Council]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Coppy|last=Holzman|date=February 3, 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=May 1, 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=February 10, 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=January 25, 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 news|first=Alan|last=Duke|date=January 24, 2010|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/TV/01/23/haiti.telethon/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100125221331/http://edition.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/TV/01/23/haiti.telethon/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 25, 2010|title='Hope for Haiti' Raises $58 Million and Counting|publisher=[[CNN]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|first=Dave|last=Karger|date=January 22, 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|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|access-date=May 1, 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 news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2002/apr/10/newsstory.sport5|title=Bocelli Not Blind to Tortured Dogs|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|date=April 10, 2002 |access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Dan|last=Matthews|date=December 12, 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=May 1, 2023}}</ref>

As a [[LGBT rights]] activist, Aguilera was lauded for calling out myths around [[HIV/AIDS]], in addition to raising awareness about the virus and raising funds for the [[Mac AIDS Fund]] and the [[Elton John AIDS Foundation]].<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Kathryn|last=Romeyn|date=October 27, 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|magazine=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Corey|last=Moss|date=June 10, 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/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171026145810/http://www.mtv.com/news/1503951/for-the-record-quick-news-on-paris-hilton-christina-aguilera-michael-jackson-josh-homme-a-perfect-circle-more/|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 26, 2017|title=For the Record: Quick News on Paris Hilton, Christina Aguilera, Michael Jackson, Josh Homme, a Perfect Circle & More|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref> In 2008, she advocated for [[same-sex marriage]] and spoke out against [[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 name="LGBTQCommunity">{{cite magazine |first=Lamar |last=Dawson |date=December 14, 2017 |title=Christina Aguilera: 5 Times She Showed Up for the LGBTQ Community |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/christina-aguilera-lgbtq-community-8070309/ |access-date=January 1, 2022 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref> In June 2016, Aguilera released 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 magazine|first=Jessica|last=Goodman|date=June 17, 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|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|access-date=May 1, 2023}}</ref> During [[The X Tour (Christina Aguilera)|The X Tour]] (2019), Aguilera visited Russia and "blessed" a gay marriage proposal in the backstage, contrary to the [[LGBT rights in Russia|country's laws against "gay propaganda"]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Surenã|last=Dias|date=July 23, 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=May 1, 2023}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
From 2000 to September 2001, Aguilera dated dancer Jorge Santos, whom she met whilst filming one of her music videos.<ref>{{cite news|first=Jocelyn|last=Vena|date=October 13, 2010|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/xpqfik/christina-aguileras-love-life-reflected-in-her-career|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230501025305/https://www.mtv.com/news/xpqfik/christina-aguileras-love-life-reflected-in-her-career|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 1, 2023|title=Christina Aguilera's Love Life Reflected In Her Career|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> She began dating music executive Jordan Bratman in late 2002. They got engaged in February 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/christina-aguilera-engaged-20050214-gdkotj.html|title=Christina Aguilera Engaged|date=February 14, 2005 |newspaper=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> On November 19, 2005, they married on an estate in [[Napa County, California]], holding a private [[Jewish wedding|traditional Jewish]] ceremony.<ref>{{cite magazine|date=March 26, 2015|url=https://www.instyle.com/celebrity/star-couples/christina-aguilera-jordan-bratman|title=Christina Aguilera & Jordan Bratman|magazine=[[InStyle]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|first=Kim|last=Fusaro|date=June 21, 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 Inspired By|magazine=[[Glamour (magazine)|Glamour]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|date=November 18, 2005|url=https://people.com/celebrity/christina-aguilera-marries/|title=Christina Aguilera Marries|magazine=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=April 30, 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161104080506/http://people.com/celebrity/christina-aguilera-marries/|archive-date=November 4, 2016}}</ref> They have a son, Max Liron Bratman, born in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|first1=Julie |last1=Dam |first2=Gerri |last2=Miller|date=January 13, 2008|url=https://people.com/parents/christina-aguilera-jordan-bratman-have-a-boy/|title=Christina Aguilera & Jordan Bratman Have a Boy|magazine=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref><ref name="Quihuiz">{{cite magazine|first=Ariana|last=Quihuiz|date=August 15, 2024|url=https://people.com/all-about-christina-aguilera-kids-7502419|title=Christina Aguilera's 2 Kids: All About Max and Summer|magazine=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=October 2, 2024}}</ref> In September 2010, the couple had separated and she filed for divorce in October 2010,<ref>{{cite news|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|date=October 14, 2010 |publisher=[[CBS News]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> which was finalized in April 2011 and included joint custody of their son.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/christina-aguilera-divorce_n_849761|title=Christina Aguilera Divorce Finalized|work=[[HuffPost]]|date=April 15, 2011|access-date=May 11, 2024}}</ref>

In November 2010, Aguilera began dating production assistant Matthew Rutler, whom she met while filming the musical ''[[Burlesque (2010 American film)|Burlesque]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Sara|last=Hammel|date=November 29, 2010|url=https://people.com/celebrity/christina-aguilera-meets-new-guys-mom/|title=Christina Aguilera Meets New Guy's Mom|magazine=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> Aguilera was arrested for [[public intoxication]] in March 2011, while Rutler was booked for [[driving under the influence]].<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Tom|last=Goodwyn|date=March 1, 2011|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/christina-aguilera-16-1297443|title=Christina Aguilera Arrested for Public Drunkenness|magazine=[[NME]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> However, the charges against Rutler were dropped the following month.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Jason|last=Lipshutz|date=April 18, 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|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> In 2014, they became engaged on [[Valentine's Day]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Donna|last=Freydkin|date=April 14, 2014|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2014/02/14/christina-aguilera-matthew-rutler-engaged/5501163/|title=Christina Aguilera Is Engaged|newspaper=[[USA Today]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> Later that year, Aguilera gave birth to their daughter, Summer Rain Rutler.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Megan|last=Gibson|date=August 18, 2014|url=https://time.com/3135288/christina-aguilera-baby-girl/|title=Christina Aguilera Gives Birth to Baby Girl and Shares Name|magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref><ref name="Quihuiz"/>

After being raised [[Catholic]], she learned about [[Judaism]] in the mid-2000s.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-30345529.html|title=Baby Aguilera Circumcised|date=January 22, 2008 |newspaper=[[Irish Examiner]]|access-date=April 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709185350/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-30345529.html |archive-date=July 9, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> In 2022, she opened up about [[depression (mood)|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 magazine|first=Bethany|last=Heitman|date=April 13, 2021|url=https://www.health.com/celebrities/christina-aguilera|title=Christina Aguilera: Work, Parenthood, Body Positivity in 2021|magazine=[[Health (magazine)|Health]]|access-date=April 30, 2023|archive-date=June 13, 2022|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220613083652/https://www.health.com/celebrities/christina-aguilera}}</ref> Aguilera has also been sharing about insecurity and struggling with [[body image]] early in her career.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Maria|last=Pasquini|date=April 13, 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'|magazine=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=April 30, 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|first=Jeanette|last=Batur|date=March 4, 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=April 30, 2023}}</ref> Shortly afterwards, she acquired a house in the [[Mulholland Estates]]' private enclave, at the [[Santa Monica Mountains]], for $10 million and currently resides there with her family.<ref>{{cite news|first=Jennifer|last=Chan|date=April 15, 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!]]|access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref>

==Discography==
{{main|Christina Aguilera discography|List of songs recorded by Christina Aguilera}}
'''Studio albums'''
* ''[[Christina Aguilera (album)|Christina Aguilera]]'' (1999)
* {{Lang|es|[[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)
* ''[[The Emoji Movie]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Zoe (film)|Zoe]]'' (2018)
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==Theater==
* ''[[Burlesque (stage musical)|Burlesque]]'' (2024); producer, co-composer and lyricist

==Tours and residencies==
{{main|List of Christina Aguilera concerts|List of Christina Aguilera concert tours}}

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''' 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)

''' Co-headlining tours '''
* [[The Justified & Stripped Tour]] (with [[Justin Timberlake]]) (2003)
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''' Residencies '''
* [[Christina Aguilera: The Xperience]] (2019–2020)
* [[Christina Aguilera at Voltaire]] (2023–2024)

''' Promotional tours '''
* [[EU / UK Summer Series]] (2022)
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==See also==
{{Portal bar|Biography|Pop music|United States}}
* [[Honorific nicknames in popular music]]
* [[List of best-selling music artists]]
* [[List of artists who reached number one in the United States]]
* [[List of artists who reached number one on the UK Singles Chart]]
* [[List of highest paid American television stars]]

==References==
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===Sources===
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* {{cite book|last=Dominguez|first=Pier|title=Christina Aguilera: A Star is Made: The Unauthorized Biography|publisher=Amber Communications Group, Inc|year=2003|isbn=978-0-970-222-459|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|last=Govan|first=Chlóe|title=Christina Aguilera: Unbreakable|year=2013|publisher=[[Omnibus Press]]|isbn=978-0-857-129-949}}
* {{cite book|last=Greenberger|first=Robert|title=Contemporary Musicians and Their Music: Christina Aguilera|year=2008|publisher=[[Rosen Publishing]]|isbn=978-1-435-848-641}}
* {{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=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=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|last=Kimpel|first=Dan|year=2006|title=How They Made It: True Stories of How Music's Biggest Stars Went from Start to Stardom|isbn=978-0-634-076-428|publisher=[[Hal Leonard LLC]]|url=https://archive.org/details/howtheymadeittru0000kimp}}
* {{cite book|first1=Diane|last1=Railton|first2=Paul|last2=Watson|title=Music Video and the Politics of Representation|year=2011|publisher=[[Edinburgh University Press]]|isbn=978-0-748-633-234}}
* {{cite book|last=Valdivia|first=Angharad N.|title=Latino/as in the Media|year=2010|publisher=[[Polity (publisher)|Polity]]|isbn=978-0-745-640-075}}
* {{cite book|last=Folkard|first=Claire|year=2005|title=Guinness World Records 2005|isbn=1-892051-22-2|publisher=[[Jim Pattison Group]]|url=https://archive.org/details/guinnessworldrec2005folk}}
* {{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}}}}
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===Further reading===
* {{Cite book|last=Scott|first=Kieran|title=I Was a Mousketeer!|publisher=[[Disney Press]]|year=2001|isbn=978-0-7868-4470-8}}

==External links==
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