Christina Aguilera
Birthday: 18 December 1980, Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA
Birth Name: Christina Maria Aguilera
Height: 157 cm
Christina Maria Aguilera was born on December 18, 1980, in Staten Island, New York, to Shelly Loraine (Fidler) and Fausto Wagner Xavier Aguilera. Her father is Ecuadorian and her mother, who is Americ ...Show More
I felt caged by my childhood. And unsafe: Bad things happened in my home; there was violence. The So Show more
I felt caged by my childhood. And unsafe: Bad things happened in my home; there was violence. The Sound of Music (1965) looked like a form of release. I would open my bedroom window to sing out like Maria. In my own way, I'd be in those hills. Sometimes, I still feel like going to the window and singing out all my troubles. Hide
You can take it or leave it, but I'm not going to change, not for anyone.
You can take it or leave it, but I'm not going to change, not for anyone.
I'd rather do what I love and get tomatoes thrown at me than get up there and be fake and get applau Show more
I'd rather do what I love and get tomatoes thrown at me than get up there and be fake and get applause. I've got to be me. Hide
[on her fluctuating weight] I've been through my highs, I've been through my lows; I've been through Show more
[on her fluctuating weight] I've been through my highs, I've been through my lows; I've been through the gamut of all things in this business. Being too thin. Being bigger. I've been criticized for being on both sides of the scale. It's noise I block out automatically. Hide
People spend money on beauty potions, but a good night's rest makes all the difference.
People spend money on beauty potions, but a good night's rest makes all the difference.
[on Eminem's lyrics in "The Real Slim Shady" which contained sexual references about her] It's disgu Show more
[on Eminem's lyrics in "The Real Slim Shady" which contained sexual references about her] It's disgusting and offensive and above all it's not true. Hide
[on not having her father to walk her down the aisle at her wedding] I'm a performer. I can totally Show more
[on not having her father to walk her down the aisle at her wedding] I'm a performer. I can totally walk myself down the aisle. I just realized it would be really nice to have that male protector in your life, to have felt that your entire life, and to have that one person give you away to the next man that's going to take care of you. Hide
It's funny how society places such strict standards upon young blonde females. We're supposed to pla Show more
It's funny how society places such strict standards upon young blonde females. We're supposed to play the clean-cut view the public wants of us. But I am not your little cookie-cutter virgin. Hide
[on why she wrote the song "I'm OK", which is her take on her father Fausto Aguilera's abusive behav Show more
[on why she wrote the song "I'm OK", which is her take on her father Fausto Aguilera's abusive behavior before her parents separated] It is such a hush-hush topic because it happens in the home. I definitely wrote that song not to badmouth him at all, but one, for a healing process for myself, and two, to give people hope or a voice to relate to. To know that you can get through it and that it will be okay. Hide
It's been quite a roller-coaster ride, But I think I've grown and learned a lot about myself. In thi Show more
It's been quite a roller-coaster ride, But I think I've grown and learned a lot about myself. In this business, it's often all about hype, record sales, and a crazy schedule of traveling, performances, and it can be easy to get lost in all that. But for me, the greatest thing is being able to interact with fans and touch peoples' lives. I know that's a greater accomplishment than selling records. For that I give thanks. I simply love the job I'm doing. Hide
It's hard not having the consistency of a partnership on a daily basis. It's a struggle. But I can't Show more
It's hard not having the consistency of a partnership on a daily basis. It's a struggle. But I can't single out my ex-husband [as the problem] because he's a devoted father and great with my son. We always make sure that we put Max first. I have help from family and good people around me in support of my career. I couldn't do what I do without a strong team behind me. Hide
Be a strong female - don't be afraid of the flack that goes along with that.
Be a strong female - don't be afraid of the flack that goes along with that.
My inspiration, I've had many, again, starting with Julie Andrews at a young age. But growing up, I Show more
My inspiration, I've had many, again, starting with Julie Andrews at a young age. But growing up, I sang Whitney Houston songs in talent shows. But when I discovered Mariah Carey and "Vision of Love", that was a breath of fresh air and I adored her from that moment on and idolized her. It's really amazing that in articles I've been compared to her. It's truly unbelievable because, whenever I was younger, I would ask my mom, "Do you think I'll ever be as big and sing as well as Mariah Carey?" And now that it has happened, my mom says, "I knew it would happen.". Hide
When I sing, I believe it is the only time I can be myself and express all of me and who I am. I fin Show more
When I sing, I believe it is the only time I can be myself and express all of me and who I am. I find a home in music, and I hope my music and my voice allows others to find a home as well. That's why this is so important to me and so special. Hide
It's human nature to have a sexual side.
It's human nature to have a sexual side.
[on some people saying she is not Latina enough] I've dealt with that my whole life. I don't speak t Show more
[on some people saying she is not Latina enough] I've dealt with that my whole life. I don't speak the language fluently. And I'm split right down the middle, half-Irish and half-Ecuadorian. I should not have to prove my ethnicity to anyone. I know who I am. Hide
[on Sade] When it comes to sexy, smooth, elegant R+B music, Sade IS the standard. I can't wait to he Show more
[on Sade] When it comes to sexy, smooth, elegant R+B music, Sade IS the standard. I can't wait to hear her new work. Hide
I have certain physical features that I favor over others. We all have our areas. When I worked on B Show more
I have certain physical features that I favor over others. We all have our areas. When I worked on Burlesque, I lost so much weight that I was too skinny. I don't weigh myself - it's all about how I feel in my clothes. What looks good on one person might not look good on another body type. I happen to be very confident in my own skin. It takes time to get to that place, but it's all about embracing yourself and your body. Hide
I wouldn't feel comfortable wearing clothes that covered my entire body.
I wouldn't feel comfortable wearing clothes that covered my entire body.
Obviously, all the positives are very flattering and being compared to [Mariah Carey], and I get a l Show more
Obviously, all the positives are very flattering and being compared to [Mariah Carey], and I get a lot of [Britney Spears] comparisons as well, and she's extremely talented, but we are two different artists and even when I'm doing radio interviews and stuff they want to ask me very personal questions about her and you have to be a little protective of yourself and what you say because there are so many people wanting to get you to say things and pulling you in so many directions. Hide
[on her emotional state preceding the recording of "Stripped"] People betrayed me and I had a really Show more
[on her emotional state preceding the recording of "Stripped"] People betrayed me and I had a really hard time. That, along with what I'd been through with my family and my father and hard times at school meant I was knocked down. It was too much and I felt I'd been through the wringer - I was like a punch bag. I think talking to people is important and my family have helped me through it. I'd definitely be open to going to a therapist. I went when I was younger. But making this record ("Stripped") has been therapeutic. It's a tough record, it's personal and it's made me feel vulnerable. It's honest. Emotionally, I've laid myself bare - it's what's in my heart. I've been writing a lot of poems and I wanted to disappear from the public eye and live life for a minute. I didn't want to play it safe. Hide
There is no truth to the rumors that we hate each other. I have no ill feeling for [Britney Spears] Show more
There is no truth to the rumors that we hate each other. I have no ill feeling for [Britney Spears] and vice versa. I am proud of all the achievements she has made in her career, she is a very hard-working person. I have nothing but love for her. Hide
[on singing the remake of "Lady Marmalade" with Pink, Mya and Lil' Kim] It's the closest I ever got Show more
[on singing the remake of "Lady Marmalade" with Pink, Mya and Lil' Kim] It's the closest I ever got to being in a girl group. Hide
I think that whatever size or shape body you have, it's important to embrace it and get down! The fe Show more
I think that whatever size or shape body you have, it's important to embrace it and get down! The female body is something that's so beautiful. I wish women would be proud of their bodies and not dis other women for being proud of theirs! Hide
When my son Max looked at me and said, "Mommy, you look so pretty," was a mommy moment I will never Show more
When my son Max looked at me and said, "Mommy, you look so pretty," was a mommy moment I will never forget. Hide
[on her fluctuating weight/weight gain and body] I've been on all spectrums. I've been in this (busi Show more
[on her fluctuating weight/weight gain and body] I've been on all spectrums. I've been in this (business) for a long time. I came out on the scene when I was 17 years old. You can never be too much of anything. You can never be too perfect, too thin, too curvy, voluptuous this, that. I've been on all sides of the spectrum as far as any female in this business. You got to be a strong, powerful, very confident woman. Women, we are definitely under a microscope and under massive scrutiny. As long as I am happy in my own skin, that is all the confirmation I need. I have a boyfriend that loves my body. I love my body, my son is healthy and happy and that is all that matters. Hide
Power is making a statement about who you are.
Power is making a statement about who you are.
I have grown up now and have no need to dress like that anymore. I want my music to speak for me rat Show more
I have grown up now and have no need to dress like that anymore. I want my music to speak for me rather than the dress or lack of dresses I wore. Hide
Scrapbooking - I just love it! I could sit on the floor for weeks and put together collages, keepsak Show more
Scrapbooking - I just love it! I could sit on the floor for weeks and put together collages, keepsakes and photos." Hide
[After winning an MTV Award for the video, "Lady Marmalade", shared with singers Mya, Pink and Lil' Show more
[After winning an MTV Award for the video, "Lady Marmalade", shared with singers Mya, Pink and Lil' Kim] The big hair paid off! Hide
[on having kids with her husband of one year, Jordan Bratman] In five years time I'd probably like t Show more
[on having kids with her husband of one year, Jordan Bratman] In five years time I'd probably like to start thinking about a child. Hide
Hold your head high and sway your hips when you walk!
Hold your head high and sway your hips when you walk!
Confidence is the hugest thing - once you exude that, guys catch on.
Confidence is the hugest thing - once you exude that, guys catch on.
[on her childhood] I never really had this father figure, which never bothered me. I had my mom, I h Show more
[on her childhood] I never really had this father figure, which never bothered me. I had my mom, I had people that did love me and care for me. Hide
I like to be edgy, I like to be different. I'm a little bit of rebel.
I like to be edgy, I like to be different. I'm a little bit of rebel.
My parents divorce and hard times at school, all those things combined to mold me, to make me grow u Show more
My parents divorce and hard times at school, all those things combined to mold me, to make me grow up quicker. And it gave me the drive to pursue my dreams that I woundn't necessarily have had otherwise. Hide
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