- 2002
Pinup Girl
Aguilera poses nude on the cover of Rolling Stone (she also poses topless on the cover of Maxim). She says the image change better reflects her true personality. "I love experimenting with my sexuality," she tells a German newspaper. "I want to try out as much as possible. It would be wrong of me to hide this side of my personality. I have fun being sexy and tough at the same time."
- 2003
Kiss, Kiss, Kiss
After winning a Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) for her "Beautiful" music video, Aguilera joins Spears and Madonna in a shocking performance of "Like a Virgin" and "Hollywood" at the MTV Video Music Awards. The trio raises eyebrows when Madonna passionately kisses both pop princesses.
- 2005
Hello, Newlyweds!
After getting engaged in February, Aguilera marries record producer Jordan Bratman in California's Napa Valley. The bride wears a white satin Christian Lacroix gown to the nondenominational ceremony that costs an estimated $2 million.
- 2006
Back on the Charts
Her third English-language album, Back to Basics, debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard charts. The album, a two-disc set, covers her influences from '20s, '30s and '40s jazz and blues. While promoting the album, Aguilera steps away from her sex-kitten image, acquiring a more refined, Jean Harlow-type style.
- 2007
Aguilera Belts Brown at Grammys
Aguilera belts James Brown's "It's a Man's World" in a tribute to the late singer at the 49th annual Grammy ceremony. She also takes home a Grammy for best female pop vocal performance for "Ain't No Other Man" before kicking off her Back to Basics U.S. tour on Feb. 20.
Paris Outs Christina's Pregnancy
At a packed Las Vegas club, Paris Hilton reveals that Aguilera and Bratman are expecting their first child. "Congratulations to the most beautiful pregnant woman in the world," Hilton announces on the microphone, as Aguilera, who has never confirmed being pregnant (despite a visible bump), appears shocked. In November, the pop star finally confirms that she will "enter into mommyhood," even posing nearly nude (á la Demi Moore) on the cover of Marie Claire.
- 2008
Christina Welcomes Max
Aguilera gives birth to son, Max Liron Bratman. In an exclusive PEOPLE cover story, the glowing mommy shows off her newborn and his decked-out nursery. "I'm head over heels in love. He's changed my life," Aguilera tells PEOPLE of her baby. "I'm simply in awe of him. It's a love unlike any I've ever felt before." That November, she releases her greatest hits compilation, Keeps Gettin' Better: A Decade of Hits.
- 2010
Christina's Split Decision
After nearly five years of marriage, Aguilera separates from husband Jordan Bratman. "Although Jordan and I are separated, our commitment to our son Max remains as strong as ever," the singer says in a statement before ultimately deciding to file for divorce.
Christina's Movie Man
Aguilera is spotted on a double date with Nicole Richie, Joel Madden and new guy Matthew Rutler, a set assistant from her upcoming movie Burlesque. "There's a love there, yes," she tells PEOPLE of their burgeoning romance. "I'm having fun, I'm dating and it's something I haven't had in a really long time."
A Legendary Debut
Aguilera shares the silver screen with Hollywood legend Cher for her film debut in the movie musical Burlesque. "We were like old chatty girlfriends that could not stop talking," the singer says of her costar. "They had to drag us to set a few times because we were late just talking about love and relationships and life."
Photo Credits
BIOGRAPHY (top to bottom): WENN; Kevin Mazur/WireImage; X 17; Kevin Mazur/WireImage; Reuters/landov; Splash News Online; Splash News Online; Stephen Vaughan/Screen Gems
- Name
- Christina Aguilera
- Date of Birth
- December 18, 1980
- Birth Place
- Staten Island, N.Y.
- Relationships
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Matthew Rutler, boyfriend (2010 to present)
Jordan Bratman, husband (2003 to present; divorce pending)
Jorge Santos, ex-boyfriend (2000 to 2002)
- Children
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Max Liron Bratman, son (1/12/08)
