Christina Aguilera
American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality known as the 'Voice of a Generation'.Christina Aguilera rose to fame as a teen pop sensation in 1999 with her debut single 'Genie in a Bottle'. With over 75 million records sold worldwide, she has won six Grammy Awards and is renowned for her four-octave vocal range. Key albums include 'Stripped' (2002) and 'Back to Basics' (2006). Aguilera has also served as a coach on NBC's 'The Voice' and starred in films like 'Burlesque' (2010).
- Aguilera endured childhood domestic abuse from her father, leading her mother to flee with her children to live with her grandmother.
- Her controversial 2002 image reinvention for 'Stripped' – featuring dyed-black hair, piercings, and the sexually explicit single 'Dirrty' – sparked widespread media debates about female autonomy in pop music.
- She faced public scrutiny over body image issues throughout her career, openly discussing industry pressures in documentaries.
- Aguilera's 2008 marriage to music executive Jordan Bratman ended in a high-profile 2011 divorce involving custody battles over their son Max.
- She received the GLAAD Vanguard Award in 2013 for her longstanding LGBTQ+ advocacy, notably through HIV/AIDS fundraising and anthems like 'Beautiful'.
- In 2010, she accidentally swore live on ABC during a performance with Madonna at the MTV Video Music Awards, prompting FCC investigations.