Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera
Christina María Aguilerais an American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, and record producer. Born in Staten Island, New York and raised in Rochester and Wexford, Pennsylvania, she appeared on the television series Star Search and The Mickey Mouse Club in her early years. After recording "Reflection" the theme for Disney's 1998 film Mulan, Aguilera signed with RCA Records. She rose to prominence with her 1999 number one self-titled debut album that spawned the Billboard Hot 100 number one singles; "Genie in...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPop Singer
Date of Birth18 December 1980
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
Christina Aguilera quotes about
Basically, what I'm saying is there is nothing fake about what I do. I'm up-front, I'm real, I'm honest and I'm open with my feelings.
Now everyone is a critic.
My body can't put anyone in jeopardy of not making money anymore - my body is just not on the table that way anymore.
Toward the end of my pregnancy, I felt really big - I gained about 40 pounds, which is a lot for my size.
We take food for granted, but it isn't a luxury for many people.
I look back at the looks I've had over the years. I'm proud of myself that I had the courage to experiment with crazy hairstyles and some fashion things. Would I do it again? No. But that's part of the learning process and getting from point A to point B.
You used to have to sing and convey emotion, and now, well, technically you can do anything with technology. It sucks for music today, but that's why that old music feels so good to me.
Growing up with the childhood that I had, I learned to never let a man make me feel helpless, and it also embedded a deep need in me to always stick up for women.
When I first came out there was no such thing as Twitter or Facebook. And the blogs! Like, what is that?
Mormons aren't gonna buy my album but, you know, what are you gonna do?
I have spoken honestly about being born into a home where there was discord and chaos. I saw my mom have a rough time with my dad being very controlling, which is why I push back whenever I feel like someone is trying to box me in. It makes me run for the hills.
I was very pushed to look a certain way and act a certain way, and it wasn't me, but I played by their rules to get my foot in the door.
I'm not a judgmental person, so I can't comment on someone else's background.
It's definitely a dream come true to be recognized and to be able to sign autographs. But, it's also a lot of hard work and can be draining. If you don't know already, you will quickly learn who your real friends are.