As a young girl, Christina Aguilera was inspired by the movie 'The Sound of Music' released in 1959 and its lead actress, Julie Andrews. This influenced her to sing and perform, broadening her interest in Broadway.

Christina Aguilera's alter ego Baby Jane in the music video 'Ain't No Other Man' was inspired by Bette Davis's character in the psychological horror film 'What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?' released in 1962.

Christina Aguilera was born on December 18, 1980 in Staten Island, New York, and raised in Wexford, Pennsylvania.

In 1986, Aguilera's family welcomed her younger sister, Rachel, after returning to the United States and settling in Pennsylvania.

In 1987, Aguilera's mother, Shelly, filed for divorce from Fausto and moved with Aguilera and Rachel to her mother's home in Rochester, Pennsylvania.

Christina Aguilera made her first television appearance on TV's Star Search in 1989.

At the age of 9, Christina Aguilera auditioned for and appeared on the national television program 'Star Search', showcasing her talent with a rendition of Etta James' 'A Sunday Kind of Love'. She placed second in the competition.

Christina Aguilera gained national attention when she became a 'mouseketeer' on the 'Mickey Mouse Club'. She appeared in several episodes until 1995.

Christina Aguilera moved to Japan in August 1995.

After returning to Wexford Pennsylvania, Christina auditioned to sing the song 'Reflection' for the soundtrack to the animated film 'Mulan'. She impressed everyone with her high note and was signed by RCA records a week later.

On July 3, 1999, the song 'What A Girl Wants' by Christina Aguilera was released.

Christina released her self-titled album which included popular singles like 'Genie in a Bottle' and 'What a Girl Wants'. The album topped the charts and sold over 8 million copies worldwide.

On August 24, 1999, Christina Aguilera, at the age of 18, released her first album titled 'Christina Aguilera,' which produced three number one singles.

In September 1999, Christina Aguilera arrived at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, waving to the crowd.

On November 27, 1999, 'What A Girl Wants' by Christina Aguilera reached the top position on the charts.

Following the success of her album release, Christina was invited to perform 'The Christmas Song' at the White House for President Bill Clinton.

Christina Aguilera performed during the halftime show at Super Bowl XXXIV in 2000, held at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. She shared the stage with Enrique Iglesias.

Christina achieved her first Grammy award in this year.

Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, former castmates on 'The Mickey Mouse Club,' appeared on stage together at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. Aguilera performed but did not win any of the five categories she was nominated for.

Christina Aguilera performed at the 1st Annual Latin Grammy Awards held at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

On January 16, 2001, Christina Aguilera was featured on Ricky Martin's 'Nobody Wants to Be Lonely', which became a chart-topping international hit and peaked at number 13 on the Hot 100, marking her fifth top-20 hit in the US.

Christina Aguilera, along with Pink, L'il Kim, and Mya, performed 'Lady Marmalade' from the 'Moulin Rouge' soundtrack at the 2001 MTV Movie Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

Aguilera released her fourth studio album, Stripped, on October 22, 2002. The album received mixed reviews but was commercially successful, debuting at number two on the Billboard 200 and eventually certified five times platinum by the RIAA.

On November 18, 2002, Christina Aguilera posed nude for the cover of Rolling Stone, embracing her wild side. This move sparked controversy but Christina defended it as a way to express her multifaceted personality.

The song 'Say Something' by A Great Big World & Christina Aguilera was released on November 23, 2002.

The song 'Say Something' by A Great Big World & Christina Aguilera spent 12 weeks on the charts starting from January 2, 2003.

Madonna and Christina Aguilera performed onstage together during the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York.

At the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards, Christina Aguilera and Madonna shared a kiss during a performance with Britney Spears, showcasing the sexuality in Aguilera's on-stage persona.

At the 46th Annual Grammy Awards, Christina Aguilera won the Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for her song 'Beautiful,' which reached #2 on Billboard's Hot 100.

On June 28, 2004, Christina Aguilera was paid £200,000 to open the summer sale at Harrods, a department store in London.

On February 2, 2005, Christina Aguilera got engaged to music executive Jordan Bratman after he proposed during their vacation. This marked a significant personal milestone for the singer.

Christina Aguilera married Jordan Bratman, whom she had met in 2002.

On July 14, 2005, Christina Aguilera teamed up with jazz artist Herbie Hancock for a collaboration. This partnership showcased her versatility as an artist exploring different musical genres.

Christina Aguilera married Jordan Bratman in Northern California's Napa Valley. Her marriage to Jordan marked a shift in her image, with many attributing her classy transformation to him.

After marrying Jordan Bratman, Christina Aguilera changed her image to a more refined and classy style. She released her album 'Back to Basics', which featured a mix of 20's, 30's, and 40's jazz and blues music, achieving success on the Billboard charts.

Christina Aguilera won another Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for her song 'Ain't No Other Man'.

Christina Aguilera and her husband Jordan Bratman were seen leaving the nationwide launch event of Rock The Vote 2008 at Kitson in Beverly Hills, California.

Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman welcomed their first child, Max Liron Bratman, who weighed 6 pounds and 2 ounces and measured 20.5 inches. Max was born at 10:05 pm on a Saturday.

In 2009, Aguilera was named the twentieth best 'Artist of the Decade' by Billboard, recognizing her impact and success in the music industry.

Christina Aguilera released her sixth studio album, Bionic, on June 6, 2010. The album was inspired by electronic music and focused on the future, influenced by her son. It received mixed reviews but was later certified gold and sold over one million copies globally.

Christina Aguilera attends her 'Bionic' album release party at Avenue in New York.

Christina Aguilera files for divorce from her husband, Jordan Bratman, citing 'irreconcilable differences' with a separation date of Sept. 11, 2010.

Christina Aguilera made her film debut in the movie/musical 'Burlesque' alongside Cher. The movie earned $89,657,398 worldwide, winning 6 awards and receiving 13 nominations, including the 2011 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song ('Bound to You').

Christina Aguilera and Cher pose during the photo call of their movie 'Burlesque' in Madrid. The film receives negative reviews and performs poorly at the box office.

Christina Aguilera and Matthew Rutler were seen arriving at the 68th annual Golden Globe awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on January 16, 2011.

During the performance of the National Anthem at Super Bowl XLV in February 2011, Christina Aguilera mistakenly sang the wrong words, replacing 'O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?' with 'What so proudly we watched at the twilight's last gleaming?'

A week after the National Anthem incident, Christina Aguilera stumbled and nearly fell after a performance at the Grammy Awards in February 2011.

On March 1, 2011, Matthew Rutler and Christina Aguilera were arrested after Rutler's car was observed weaving erratically in traffic. Rutler was charged with DUI and Aguilera with public intoxication, but there were no plans to prosecute her.

The song 'Beautiful' was released on October 9, 2011.

Christina Aguilera served as a music coach and judge on the singing competition 'The Voice' alongside Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine, and Blake Shelton. After three seasons on the show, she announced her break to focus on promoting her upcoming album 'Lotus'.

On January 9, 2013, Christina Aguilera performed 'Blank Page' at the 39th People's Choice Awards.

On February 22, 2013, Christina Aguilera featured on rapper Pitbull's 'Feel This Moment', which became a top-ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100.

On November 4, 2013, Christina Aguilera featured on a duet version of 'Say Something' with A Great Big World, receiving universal acclaim and multiple awards.

The song 'Genie In A Bottle' by Christina Aguilera was released on November 23, 2013.

The song 'Genie In A Bottle' by Christina Aguilera spent 26 weeks on the charts starting from December 28, 2013.

On January 1, 2014, Christina Aguilera featured on the remix for 'Do What U Want' by Lady Gaga, replacing the original version with R. Kelly.

On Valentine's Day in 2014, Christina Aguilera and Matthew Rutler became engaged.

In February 2015, Christina Aguilera opened the 2015 NBA All-Star Game with a New York-themed medley.

On June 15, 2018, Christina Aguilera released her eighth studio album 'Liberation' to favorable reviews.

Billboard ranked Christina Aguilera as the 37th Greatest Hot 100 Women of All Time and the 44th Greatest Billboard 200 Women of All Time, highlighting her impact on the music industry.

After a brief break, Christina Aguilera released her eighth studio album Liberation on June 15, 2018. The album featured singles like 'Accelerate', 'Fall in Line', and 'Like I Do', along with the promotional single 'Twice'. It received positive reviews and earned two Grammy Award nominations.

In May 2019, Christina Aguilera headlined her first concert residency, Christina Aguilera: The Xperience, at the Zappos Theater in Las Vegas, which concluded in March 2020.

Following The Liberation Tour, Christina Aguilera embarked on The X Tour, the international counterpart, running in Europe and Mexico from July to December 2019.

In October 2019, Christina Aguilera released the song 'Haunted Heart' from the Addams Family film soundtrack, receiving critical acclaim and topping the US Kid Digital Song Sales chart.

In March 2020, Christina Aguilera recorded 'Loyal Brave True' for Disney's live action Mulan, receiving positive reviews and being shortlisted for the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

In August 2020, Christina Aguilera re-recorded 'Reflection' for Disney's live action Mulan, released as part of the movie's soundtrack.

On December 7, 2021, Christina Aguilera was honored with the People's Music Icon award at the 47th People's Choice Awards.

Christina Aguilera released her ninth studio album Aguilera on May 31, 2022. The album was divided into three parts: La Fuerza, La Tormenta, and La Luz. It marked her continued musical journey and creativity.

On November 10, 2022, Time Studios announced a partnership with Roc Nation to produce an upcoming documentary about Christina Aguilera.

On September 22, 2023, Christina Aguilera released 'Learning to Fly' as part of the soundtrack for PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie.

A special segment focusing on Christina Aguilera's most significant career milestones is featured in the Pop Culture Rewind by Billboard News.

Christina Aguilera has signed with UTA for worldwide representation, a significant move in her career to expand her reach and opportunities globally.

Christina Aguilera has postponed 2 Las Vegas residency dates after catching the flu. She expressed her eagerness to return to the stage soon.

Christina Aguilera is hosting an unforgettable weekend in Las Vegas and you can book your stay through Airbnb. The event promises a unique experience with the music icon.