50 Fun Facts About Christina Aguilera

On which Disney Channel show did Aguilera appear from 1993 to 1994?

Castmates included Ryan Gosling, Keri Russell, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake.

Aguilera recorded Reflection, the theme for which 1998 animated film?

She re-recorded it for the 2020 live-action remake.

What was Aguilera's first US number-one single?

It spent five weeks at number one in 1999.

Which record label signed Aguilera after Reflection?

A&R executive Ron Fair made the signing.

Aguilera's 2002 album Stripped introduced which alter ego?

She dyed her hair black and added tattoos and piercings.

Which Stripped single reached number two on the Hot 100 and became an LGBT anthem?

It won the Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.

Which 2006 album was Aguilera's second US number one?

It was a double album inspired by 1920s–1950s music.

Which Maroon 5 hit made Aguilera the fourth woman to top the Hot 100 in three decades?

It spent four non-consecutive weeks at number one in 2011.

In which 2010 film did Aguilera take her first starring role?

She got her Hollywood Walk of Fame star the same week it premiered.

Who co-starred in her 2010 film and sang two of its soundtrack's ten tracks?

Aguilera recorded the other eight.

On which NBC competition show was Aguilera a coach from 2011?

She won the tenth season with Alisan Porter.

In which New York borough was Aguilera born?

Her father was an Army sergeant from Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Aguilera's father emigrated from which country?

Her mother has German, Irish, Welsh and Dutch ancestry.

In which Asian country did the family live from 1983 for at least two years?

They lived in Sagamihara because of her father's Army service.

Which song did Aguilera perform on Star Search in 1990?

She was eliminated in the semi-final round.

At which 1992 sporting event did the young Aguilera sing the national anthem?

She was a regular anthem singer for Pittsburgh's Penguins, Steelers and Pirates.

Why was Aguilera rejected at her first Mouseketeer audition in 1991?

She beat 15,000 candidates a year later.

With which Japanese singer did Aguilera record the 1997 duet All I Wanna Do?

She toured Japan with him before landing a US record deal.

Aguilera represented the US at the Golden Stag Festival in which country in 1997?

She failed to win over the audience.

Which Whitney Houston cover did Aguilera send to Disney as a demo?

It led to her being chosen for Reflection.

Which Grammy did Aguilera win at the 42nd ceremony in 2000?

Time said it helped certify her credentials as a real singer.

Which Aguilera song is recognised as the first new Hot 100 number one of the 2000s?

I Turn to You followed and peaked at number three.

Which 2000 Spanish-language album topped the Latin charts for 19 weeks?

It won Best Female Pop Vocal Album at the Latin Grammys.

Which January 2000 halftime show did Aguilera play with Phil Collins and Toni Braxton?

Enrique Iglesias also shared the stage.

Which Ricky Martin single featured Aguilera in 2001?

It reached number 13 on the Hot 100.

Lady Marmalade, from Moulin Rouge!, paired Aguilera with Lil' Kim, Mýa and whom?

It spent five weeks at number one and won Video of the Year at the VMAs.

Which label released the unauthorised demo album Just Be Free in 2001?

The demos were recorded in 1994–95 after the Mickey Mouse Club ended.

Dirrty's music video was banned from local television in which country?

The song topped the charts in the UK and Ireland.

Who co-headlined the 2003 Justified & Stripped Tour with Aguilera?

It grossed over $31.8 million across North America.

Who kissed Aguilera and Britney Spears during the 2003 MTV VMAs opening?

MTV later ranked it the number-one opening moment in VMA history.

Which ceremony did Aguilera host in November 2003?

She drew attention for a nun costume that was removed mid-performance.

Aguilera voiced a Rastafarian jellyfish in which 2004 animated film?

She also covered Car Wash with Missy Elliott for its soundtrack.

With which Italian tenor did Aguilera perform Somos Novios at Sanremo in 2006?

The song is also known as It's Impossible.

Which 2006 lead single won her a Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance?

Critics compared her vocals to Etta James and Aretha Franklin.

Which crooner duetted with Aguilera on Steppin' Out with My Baby in 2006?

Their live version earned a Grammy nomination.

Her 2006–08 world tour grossed about how much?

It was the highest-grossing tour by a woman in 2007.

Which James Brown song did Aguilera perform at the 2007 Grammys to wide acclaim?

It was voted the third most memorable Grammy performance ever.

Aguilera sang Live with Me with Mick Jagger in which Scorsese concert film?

It chronicled two Rolling Stones shows at the Beacon Theatre.

What was the original working title of the 2010 album Bionic?

Bionic debuted at number three on the Billboard 200.

Which rapper featured on the Bionic single Woohoo?

Not Myself Tonight was the album's lead single.

Which song from her 2010 film earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song?

The soundtrack itself earned a Grammy nomination.

Which country star duetted on Just a Fool from Lotus?

Shelton was a fellow coach on The Voice.

Say Something, which won a Grammy, was a duet with which act?

It reached number four on the Hot 100 and went six-times platinum.

Aguilera joined the cast of which ABC musical drama in 2015?

She contributed The Real Thing and Shotgun to its soundtrack.

Which contestant won The Voice season ten on Aguilera's team?

Aguilera left the show after that season.

What was the title of Aguilera's 2018 album, her first in six years?

Accelerate with Ty Dolla Sign and 2 Chainz led it.

Which singer joined Aguilera on the 2018 single Fall in Line?

It earned a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.

Aguilera's first Las Vegas residency, The Xperience, was held at which venue?

It ran for 25 dates from May 2019 to March 2020.

Which 2020 Mulan song was shortlisted for the Best Original Song Oscar?

She also re-recorded Reflection for the remake.

Aguilera's 2022 Latin album was released in three parts: La Fuerza, La Tormenta and what?

The complete album was titled simply Aguilera.