Christina María Aguilera (born December 18, 1980) was born in New York City, United States. She is an American singer, songwriter, actress and television personality. She is professionally known as Christina Aguilera. Often hailed as the "Voice of a Generation," she is celebrated for her remarkable four-octave vocal range and her distinctive use of melisma, captivating audiences worldwide. Aguilera's influential impact on popular music is evident through her daring exploration of controversial themes such as feminism, sexuality, and LGBT culture, which paved the way for future pop artists.
Aguilera first gained prominence as a child performer on television before skyrocketing to stardom in 1999 with her eponymous debut album. The album spawned chart-topping hits like "Genie in a Bottle," "What a Girl Wants," and "Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)," propelling Aguilera to the summit of the US Billboard Hot 100. In recognition of her extraordinary talent, she was honored with the Grammy Award for Best New Artist. Building on this success, Aguilera continued to captivate audiences with albums such as "Mi Reflejo" (2001), "Stripped" (2002), and the critically acclaimed "Back to Basics" (2006), showcasing her evolution beyond the confines of her earlier teen idol image. Notably, "Stripped" emerged as one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century. Throughout her career, Aguilera delivered international hits such as "Lady Marmalade," "Beautiful," "Dirrty," "Can't Hold Us Down," "Fighter," "Ain't No Other Man," and "Hurt."
Beyond her musical endeavors, Aguilera ventured into acting, starring in the 2010 film "Burlesque" and contributing to its soundtrack. She continued to collaborate on successful singles like "Feel This Moment," "Say Something," and "Moves like Jagger," the latter attaining the coveted number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100, solidifying Aguilera's status as one of the few artists to achieve chart-topping success spanning three decades. Her diverse portfolio also encompasses roles in the television series "Nashville" (2015) and films such as "Zoe" (2018) and "The Emoji Movie" (2017). Moreover, Aguilera's philanthropic efforts shine through her role as an ambassador for the World Food Programme (WFP), where she actively contributes to combatting hunger.
As a testament to her extraordinary talent and enduring influence, Aguilera is regarded as one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with estimated global sales exceeding 100 million records. She has received countless accolades, including five Grammy Awards, two Latin Grammy Awards, six ALMA Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, and a Billboard Music Award. Her accomplishments have solidified her status as a pop culture icon and a triple threat entertainer. Aguilera's contributions to the music industry have been recognized by prestigious institutions, such as her induction into the Disney Legends Hall of Fame. Esteemed publications, including Rolling Stone and Consequence of Sound, have also hailed her as one of the greatest vocalists of all time. Billboard named her the twentieth most successful artist of the 2000s, while VH1 ranked her as the eighth greatest woman in music. Aguilera's Hispanic heritage has further solidified her standing as one of the most influential Latin artists in the entertainment industry. In honor of her remarkable achievements, she has been immortalized with a star on the illustrious Hollywood Walk of Fame.
