Christina Aguilera likely provided the soundtrack to much of your childhood and/or teenage years.
After debuting and losing onStar Search,Aguilera certainly didn’t let that her get down.
She went on to make numerous hit records, carving out a name for herself as abonafide pop star.
That’s just the show-stopping, attention-grabbing kind of gal she is.
Here’s an inside look at Aguilera’s evolving styles, from the very beginning.
Christina Aguilera was a quintessential ’90s girl with a gigantic voice
Everyone gets their start somewhere.
For little Christina Aguilera, that somewhere just happened to be national television.
The year was 1990 andStar Searchwas in its prime.
Hosted by famed announcer Ed McMahon,the popular talent show was Aguilera’s first television appearance.
With those pipes and undeniable stage presence, Aguilera was a shoe-in for the win, right?
Whooo iiiis that girl I see?
she mused in a 1999 interview withEntertainment Weekly.
According to the star, a “random phone call” from her manager changed her career.
“It’s a shame,” read theRolling Stonealbum review.
“The song completely misrepresents the rest of the album.”
TheStrippedera saw a softer side of Aguilera.
Aguilera filed for divorce in October 2010.
… That’s the last thing I wanted for my son."
But through dark times come light once again.
June 2010 saw the release ofBionic,an album whichBillboarddescribed as having a “choppy, postmodern vibe.”
TheBionicera saw an old-school Hollywood glam version of Aguilera, often sportinga bold, red lipand slicked-back blonde tresses.
Christina Aguilera begandating production assistant Matt Rutler, whom she met on theBurlesqueset.
All this, while she was still dealing with thefallout of her divorce.
It had been a stressful time, and Aguilera packed on some extra pounds while coping.
“My boyfriend [loves] my body.
My son is healthy and happy, so that’s all that matters to me.”
But it wasn’t really a transformation at all.
However, don’t assume the star has given up her more dramatic looks for good.
