Christina Aguilera is interpreting “birthday suit” in a literal sense this year.
The actress revealed everything in pictures shared on Instagram to mark her 44th birthday. In a reference to her 2010 movie “Burlesque,” the black-and-white image shows Aguilera striking a pose with the same cropped blonde hairstyle she had in the film. “She labeled it ‘Birthday Suit #44.'”
In “Burlesque,” Aguilera portrays a determined singer striving to succeed in Los Angeles. Upon unexpectedly discovering a burlesque club managed by Sean (Stanley Tucci) and Tess (Cher), her character emerges as the venue’s standout performer, wearing outfits quite similar to the one showcased in her most recent post.
The pop star is well-acquainted with body positivity — following years of criticism in the entertainment world, she has emerged as a vocal advocate against unjust beauty norms.
The artist reissued a version of her popular song “Beautiful” in 2022. A revised caption at the conclusion of the music video states, “Over the past 20 years since the debut of ‘Stripped,’ social media has changed how we perceive our bodies and, consequently, our mental well-being.” Studies indicate that time spent on social media platforms is linked to body image concerns, self-harming behaviors, and eating disorders in youth. “This must be altered.”
As she steps into her 44th year, Aguilera is commemorating the 25th anniversary of her debut album, which is self-titled, and has multiple performances scheduled for February in Brazil and the UAE.
The 1999 album featured songs such as “Genie in a Bottle” and “What a Girl Wants” that launched Aguilera to stardom.
“I felt thrilled to have secured my record deal and be creating an album initially,” Aguilera shared with fellow pop icon Sabrina Carpenter in a performance video commemorating the album’s 25th anniversary. “If it were my decision, I would likely have chosen more ballads or something similar.”
Aguilera noted that “Reflection,” which is also included in the Disney movie “Mulan,” was the track from the album that had the greatest longevity: “It’s really about feeling invisible, you know, and that’s been a significant aspect of my career,” she told Carpenter.
