What is Christina Aguilera's Net Worth and Salary?
Christina Aguilera is an acclaimed American musician with a net worth of $160 million. Rising to prominence in the late 1990s, her debut album featured hits like "Genie in a Bottle" and "What a Girl Wants." Known for her powerful vocals, Aguilera has since built a versatile career across genres such as R&B, soul, and Latin pop, earning multiple Grammy Awards. Beyond music, Aguilera has enjoyed successful stints in acting and as a coach on "The Voice," while actively engaging in philanthropy.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Born on December 18, 1980, in Staten Island, New York City, Christina María Aguilera has a rich cultural heritage with Ecuadorian, German, Irish, Welsh, and Dutch roots. Her early life saw frequent relocations due to her father's military career, before settling in Rochester, a Pittsburgh suburb, after her parents' divorce. In 1991, Aguilera auditioned for "The Mickey Mouse Club" and joined in 1993, performing alongside future stars like Justin Timberlake, Ryan Gosling, and Britney Spears. In 1998, she gained further recognition by singing "Reflection" for Disney's "Mulan," climbing to number 15 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
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Musical Career
Following "Reflection," Aguilera signed with RCA Records and released "Genie in a Bottle" in June 1999, which topped the US Billboard Hot 100. Her self-titled debut album quickly ascended to number one on the US Billboard 200. By 2010, it had achieved eight-time platinum certification by the RIAA, selling 17 million copies worldwide. In 2000, she won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist. Subsequent albums like "Mi Reflejo" and "My Kind of Christmas" showcased her versatility and global appeal.
Seeking more control over her music and image, Aguilera parted ways with her manager and teamed up with Irving Azoff. Her 2001 hit "Lady Marmalade," a collaboration with Pink, Mya, and Lil' Kim, won her another Grammy. Aguilera's albums "Stripped" (2002) and "Back to Basics" (2006) marked significant phases in her evolution as an artist, with "Back to Basics" memorable for its homage to Classic Hollywood style icons like Marilyn Monroe. Later works like "Bionic" (2010) and "Lotus" (2012) received mixed reviews, while "Liberation" (2018) was praised and promoted via extensive tours. Her 2022 album "Aguilera" and other recent projects have continued to cement her legacy.
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Other Pursuits
Aguilera has demonstrated her versatility in acting, starring in the film "Burlesque" alongside Cher, and lending her voice to "The Emoji Movie" (2017). As a coach on "The Voice," she earned $15 million per season, appearing in multiple seasons. Aguilera has also launched successful product lines, including fragrances like Xpose, and endorsed top brands like Pepsi and Coca-Cola. In 2016, she co-founded MX Productions, and in 2023, she was announced as co-founder of the sexual wellness brand Playground.
Personal Life and Philanthropy
Aguilera married Jordan Bratman in 2005, with whom she had a son in 2008. They divorced in 2011, and she later got engaged to Matthew Rutler, welcoming a daughter in 2014. Beyond her family life, Aguilera is deeply involved in philanthropy, donating to causes like the Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh and raising substantial funds for the World Food Programme. She also champions LGBT rights and has supported the Mac AIDS Fund and the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
Real Estate
In 2007, Aguilera purchased an $11.5 million mansion in Beverly Hills, selling it in 2013 for $13.5 million. She subsequently acquired a $10 million property in Mulholland Estates, a gated community in the Santa Monica Mountains.
