Aguilera, who started her music career as a child, has been married once and is a mother of two.
Her dramatic weight loss has recently sparked rumors about using Ozempic.
Here’s a look into her life from her days as a child star till to date and how her body has changed through the years.Former child star Christina Aguilera has recently had a drastic physical transformation, leading many to believe she went the Ozempic route to lose weight.Born on December 18, 1980, in Staten Island, New York, Christina Aguilera had a troubled early life due to her father’s abuse of her mother. At six, her mother left the abusive marriage, moving to Rochester, Pennsylvania, with Christina and her sister.Having started a new life, young Aguilera first developed a love for music when she was only six years old. She inherited her musical talents from her mother, an experienced pianist and violinistWith her incredible voice, young Aguilera wowed many people in elementary school including her classmates and parents. She had entered talent shows and the attention she received became so overwhelming, that her mom decided to have her home-schooled.Despite this, Aguilera continued to perform, and she landed a spot in the national television program, “Star Search.” The New Yorker, then eight, made an impression with a memorable rendition of “A Sunday Kind of Love” by Etta James and finished second place in the competition.At that age, I always sang songs meant for older people. That fit my personality—I had pain to sing about. If there had been a show like ‘The Voice,’ I would have gone on it. It would have been amazing to be coached by a mentor,” Aguilera reflected on her performance on the show.
Aguilera in 1993
The songwriter garnered national recognition after appearing as a “Mouseketeer” on “The All New Mickey Mouse Club,” which also starred Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake.
The blonde beauty was on the program for two years before moving to Japan with her mother. While on foreign soil, Aguilera recorded the hit single, “All I Wanna Do,” and more doors opened up for her.
Aguilera in 1999
While on the rise to superstardom, the award-winning pop singer released her debut album “Christina Aguilera” which sold more than 8 million copies.Hits that contributed to the success of this album include “Genie in a Bottle” and “What a Girl Wants.” The album earned Aguilera a Grammy Award for Best New Artist.While her counterparts Spears and Timberlake were also making waves with their respective music, Aguilera became one of the leading faces of teen pop starsShe later collaborated with fellow artists such as Pink, Lil Kim, and Mya on the hit single, “Lady Marmalade.” This was followed by her highly sexualized second album “Stripped” in 2002 which featured songs including “Dirrty” and “Make Over.”
Aguilera in 2005
It was through her singing career that Aguilera met her only husband, music producer, Jordan Bratman. The pair crossed paths when the TV personality traveled to Atlanta to record her solo album in 2002.Soon after meeting, Bratman moved to Los Angeles and the couple became inseparable. He proposed to Aguilera three years later during a Valentine’s getaway in Carmel, California.The lovebirds eventually tied the knot in November 2005 at an estate in Napa Valley. They exchanged their wedding vows under a chuppah of fuchsia, blush, and deep roses.
Aguilera in 2006
After getting hitched, Aguilera released more music in 2006 including a new album “Back to Basics.” It is a two-disc collection of influential standards dating back to the 1920s through to the 1940sThe same as her previous album, the movie actress opted to use music to define her style. She even adopted a classic Jean Harlow look for a while.
Aguilera in 2008
Two years later, Aguilera became a first-time mom when she and Bratman welcomed their only child together in January 2008. At the time, a rep for the couple announced the arrival of a baby boy in a statement.
The message read, “Christina and Jordan are proud to announce the birth of their son Max Liron Bratman. He is a beautiful, healthy baby boy! Mom is resting and doing well!”The new mom later posted a message on her official website, writing, “Today is a very joyful and special day for Jordan and I, as we welcome our first son into the world.” She also expressed gratitude to her spouse, thanking him for his “undying love and support.”
Aguilera in 2010
Another two years later, the family woman returned to work with her new album, “Bionic.” Aguilera experimented with electronic sound for this album which almost reached the top of the charts but failed to have hit singles.That same year, the superstar made her film debut in the musical “Burlesque,” starring opposite Cher. She also had several of her songs featured on the movie’s soundtrack including “Show Me How You Burlesque.”
Aguilera in 2011
While busy on the work front, Aguilera’s family was falling apart. Following five years of marriage, she and Bratman decided to call it quits on their marriageThe exes’ divorce was finalized in April 2011 after they settled in February of that year. They had a prenup and the music executive reportedly received a little extra money from the deal.
Aguilera in 2014
Aguilera moved on from Bratman and met MasterClass executive, Matt Rutler. In August 2014, the couple welcomed a daughter together after announcing the pregnancy news in February of that yearAguilera announced the arrival of her second child on her X account and revealed the newborn’s name. “So proud to welcome our beautiful daughter Summer Rain Rutler into the world,” she wrote.
Aguilera in 2019
Aguilera focused on work again finishing her tour in 2019 after a ten-year hiatus. “I had to get back to my heart, and my soul, and my fans, and what I love to do best. And it was so successful and amazing,” she said of the experience during an interview.The mother of two shared she took along her children on the tour, who both wanted to get on stage with her. Aguilera described the experience as “beautiful.”During the same interview, the doting mom also revealed that she would be doing a residency in Las Vegas, adding it would be much easier with the kids because they would be traveling less.
Aguilera in 2020
Aguilera kicked off her Vegas residency titled “Xperience” at the Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood. The concert commenced in May 2019 and ended in March 2020.The “Come On Over Baby” hitmaker’s residency performance was broadcast live on New Year’s Eve on CNN. Broadcasters Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper crossed over live to the event from Times Square.Dubbed the “Voice of a Generation,” the singer performed one of hit her songs “Dirrty” wearing a black and gold bodysuit which showed off her curves.
Aguilera in 2024
Most recently, Aguilera performed in Mexico and shared several snapshots from her performances on her Instagram account. The images show her in a black bodysuit paired with leather boots showing off her dramatic slim figure.She captioned the post, “Mexico City! I almost didn’t make it on stage, but your energy and passion gave me the power and made my night. Thank you so much!”The Daily Mail reposted one of Aguilera’s photos from the post on X, writing, “Christina Aguilera sparks Ozempic rumblings after displaying 40-pound weight loss during a concert in Mexico.Online users reacted to the post and one person commented, “She looks amazing and happy.” However, fellow X users expressed their disapproval after seeing the Aguilera’s new look.She looked better before,” wrote one person. Another shared before and after pictures of the celebrity and stated, “That Ozempic is no joke.” Meanwhile, in January 2024, one user asked, “What happened to Christina Aguilera?!”Aguilera’s journey from a child star to an acclaimed artist has been marked by significant personal and professional transformations. Her recent dramatic weight loss has sparked much speculation, but she continues to captivate audiences with her talent and resilience.
