There are a few singers who have the same aura and voice like Christina Aguilera, who has innumerable of blockbuster songs to her name. The 'Genie in a Bottle' singer is arguably one of the greatest musicians of the twenty-first century.
She has released eight studio albums in her career thus far, with several of her albums featuring in the top ten in the United States, especially the first two. Furthermore, the fans are familiar that she has judged the popular singing competition 'The Voice'. However, there are a few things that the fans might not remember about the blonde stunner.
10 Christina Aguilera Lived In Japan In Her Early Days
Christina Aguilera was originally born in New York City, but she didn't spend her initial days there. As her father was an army veteran, she had to travel in different places. While she lived in Texas, New Jersey, and New York in the United States, she also lived in a foreign country.
Aguilera had spent a couple of years of her childhood in Japan. Nevertheless, she later came back to the US when her parents got separated.
9 Christina Has Acted In Three Movies
Besides being a singer and a songwriter, Christina Aguilera has also tried her hands in acting, starring in movies. She has acted in three movies so far, only after establishing her name as a prominent singing star.
The 'What A Girl Wants' singer's debut movie was back in 2010, and it was called Burlesque. In 'The Emoji Movie', an animated movie, she lent for voice. Her last movie, 'Zoe', released in 2018.
8 She Acted In TV Before Getting Recognition As A Singer
Before Christina's sensational singing career kicked off in the early 2000s, she acted in a TV series, making her acquainted with the entertainment industry. She was part of the TV series, The Mickey Mouse Club.
At the age of eleven, she first auditioned for the show, but she wasn't selected. However, she got selected for the same show after giving audition for the second time two years later.
7 Christina Aguilera Considers Whitney Houston And Etta James As Her Main Idols
Whitney Houston, the legendary late singer, is an inspiration to a legion of established singles as well as budding artists, including Christina Aguilera, who has idolized the former from the early days of her singing career.
In addition, Aguilera is also an avid fan of Etta James. To pay homage to Etta James, Aguilera performed at her funeral back in 2012.
6 The Debut Album Was The Number One In The US
Christina Aguilera's debut album was released in 1999, and it certainly took the pop industry by storm. The self-titled album took the first place in the Billboard 200, selling over a quarter of a million copies in the first week.
'Genie In The Bottle', the first single of the album, made Aguilera an overnight sensation, and it topped the Billboard chart a record five weeks. Moreover, 'What A Girl Wants' and 'Come On Over Baby' also ranked number one from the same album.
5 Christina Aguilera Has A Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a huge honor for any artist, whether they are actors, producers, directors, or musicians. It's a symbol to recognize their contributions to the entertainment industry. With that being said, only well accomplished and legendary names get their names entrenched in the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Acknowledging Aguilera's contribution to the music world, her is name also there in the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and was introduced in 2010.
4 She Wrote A Song For Kelly Clarkson
Christina Aguilera is close to many fellow singers in the industry. As a result, she has helped a couple of her peers to rise to fame, and Kelly Clarkson is such a prime example of it. When Christina was at the top of the ladder in the early 2000s, she wrote a song for Kelly Clarkson in the debut album of the latter.
Miss Independent, the popular song to feature in the debut album of Clarkson, Thankful, was co-written by Christina Aguilera. Incidentally, the song was scheduled to be part of Aguilera's album Stripped, but it didn't happen.
3 Christina Aguilera Has Sold Over Seventy Five Million Records World Wide
Christina Aguilera is a global star because her albums have done well not just in the United States but also in other parts of the world. Besides the US, her albums have sold millions of copies in countries like the UK, Australia, and some Asian countries.
Christiana Aguilera has sold over seventy-five million records in her whole career, making her one of the biggest artists if this century. The thirty-nine year still has a lot of years left in her career, and it wouldn't be surprising to see her cross the century mark.
2 Christina Was Voted Among Top Ten Influential People By Time Magazine
Time Magazine is regarded as one of the biggest magazines in the world. The New York-based magazine releases the list of most influential people each year, and several inspirational men and women from different backgrounds feature every year.
Likewise, Christina Aguilera was featured in the top hundred influential people in the globe by Time magazine back in 2013.
1 Christina Has Won Five Grammy Awards
The Grammy is the most coveted prize in the music industry and every single musician yearns to win it one day. Christiana Aguilera is a Grammy winner, earning the accolade in his very first year as a singer.
The 'Genie In A Bottle' singer won five Grammys in her illustrious career. While her first one was in 2000, she also grabbed the award in five different years. Additionally, she got nominated for the award a number of times in her career.