Christina María Aguilera, born on December 18, 1980, in Staten Island, New York City, is a Grammy-winning American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality. Standing at just 5ft 1½ (156.2 cm), Aguilera proves that powerhouse vocals don’t require towering height, though she’s rarely seen without it, thanks to her fierce collection of heels. She wears a shoe size 5 (US).
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Known for her incredible four-octave vocal range and signature melismatic singing, Christina has never shied away from pushing boundaries.
A trailblazer in pop music, she’s made waves by embracing bold themes like feminism, sexuality, and LGBTQ+ advocacy—often while strutting confidently in stilettos. As she once proudly shared, “I’ve always been really good with my heels. Even pregnant, I could perform in heels.”
Christina Aguilera rocks a strapless white mini dress with a knotted front detail while posing with her mother, Shelly Loraine Kearns, and half-brother, Michael Kearns, at her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony (Credit: INFphoto)
Pop Royalty Roots: Christina Aguilera’s Heritage & Style
Often nicknamed Xtina or Baby Jane, Christina Aguilera embraces her diverse roots. Her father, Fausto Wagner Xavier Aguilera Monge, is from Guayaquil, Ecuador, and brings a rich blend of Spanish ancestry—Andalusian, Castilian, Extremaduran, Leónese, and Galician—along with Swedish and remote Indigenous Quechua heritage.
Christina Aguilera keeps it cool in a black leather moto jacket, fitted tank top, cargo pants, and oversized sunglasses while greeting fans in New York City on June 29, 2023 (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)
Her mother, Shelly Loraine Fidler, was born in Pennsylvania and has primarily English roots, with traces of German, Irish, Scots-Irish, French, Welsh, and Dutch ancestry.
On November 15, 2010, in Hollywood, California, Christina Aguilera, accompanied by her mother, Shelly Loraine Kearns, and brother, Michael Kearns, attended a ceremony honoring her with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (Credit: Nikki Nelson / WENN)
Christina Aguilera’s Roots and First Visit to Ecuador
Christina’s mother, Shelly Loraine, divorced her father, U.S. Army soldier Fausto Xavier Aguilera, in 1987 and later changed her surname to Kearns after remarrying in 1991. Christina has openly addressed the trauma of her early home life, most notably in her 2006 song “Oh Mother” from Back to Basics.
Although her father is from Ecuador, many fans mistakenly believe Christina was born there. In reality, she was born in the United States and didn’t visit Ecuador until 2015, when she traveled as a global spokesperson for Yum! Brands’ World Hunger Relief program.
“This trip was extra special for me because it is my blood and heritage,” she shared with Billboard, reflecting on visiting Quito, where her grandfather was born, and meeting struggling families in rural areas.
Balancing her role as a pop icon and devoted mom, Christina Aguilera brought family flair to the red carpet in one of her most memorable fashion moments.
Red Carpet With the Kids: Addams Family Premiere
In October 2019, Christina Aguilera was joined by her fiancé, Matthew Rutler, and her two children, Max Liron Bratman (born January 12, 2008) and Summer Rain Rutler (born August 16, 2014), at the premiere of The Addams Family in Los Angeles.
Christina Aguilera channels Morticia Addams in a long black lace-up gown and platform heels, posing with fiancé Matthew Rutler and their children, Summer Rain and Max Bratman, at The Addams Family premiere (Credit: Avalon / WENN)
She sings the theme song “Haunted Heart” for the film.
Gothic Glam: Tom Ford Lace-Up Gown
Channeling Morticia Addams, who Charlize Theron voices in the new 3D computer-animated comedy horror flick that also stars Chloë Grace Moretz, she showed off her super-short bangs and a freaky new face with fuller cheeks.
Christina Aguilera wore a revealing lace-up dress from Tom Ford (Credit: Avalon / WENN)
Ranked at number 58 on Rolling Stone’s list of 100 Greatest Singers of All Time in 2008, Christina donned a black floor-length silk-blend Sable lace-up gown from Tom Ford.
Christina Aguilera was supported by her fiancé, Matthew Rutler, and her children, Max Liron Bratman and Summer Rain Rutler, at the premiere of The Addams Family in Los Angeles on October 6, 2019 (Credit: Avalon / WENN)
Her dress featured structured shoulders, a deep V-neck, long sleeves, a fitted silhouette, a draped design, and metal loops on the deep V-neck with grosgrain lacing.
Singer Christina Aguilera’s fuller cheeks are attributed to overfilled facial fillers (Credit: Avalon / WENN)
The then-5-year-old Summer Rain Rutler, whom she shares with guitarist Matthew Rutler, echoed her mom in a black dress.
Christina Aguilera’s green snake ring and black nails (Credit: Avalon / WENN)
She gave birth to Max while married to record producer Jordan Bratman from 2005 to 2011. Christina completed her outfit with black-painted nails and green snake rings.
Tom Ford Sable Lace-Up Dress, $2,394
The spooky-chic premiere wasn’t just a family affair for Christina—it also featured a parade of bold celebrity fashion moments worth spotlighting.
Premiere Style: Spotlight on Christina’s Co-Stars
In October 2019, Chloë Grace Moretz, who voices Gomez and Morticia’s daughter Wednesday Addams, hit the carpet in a fugly Louis Vuitton dress at the premiere of The Addams Family in Los Angeles.
Finn Wolfhard, Nick Kroll, Charlize Theron, Chloë Grace Moretz, and Snoop Dogg (Credit: Avalon / WENN)
The 3D computer-animated comedy horror film, based on Charles Addams’s comics of the same name, was released in the United States by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer through United Artists Releasing and by Universal Pictures internationally on October 11, 2019.
Chloë Grace Moretz wears a fugly Louis Vuitton dress at the premiere of The Addams Family in Los Angeles on October 6, 2019 (Credit: Avalon / WENN)
The Louis Vuitton ambassador flaunted her legs in an asymmetrical dress from the Resort 2020 Collection. It featured billowy blush pink satin shoulders embroidered with a silver beaded design.
Chloë Grace Moretz displayed her toes in metallic calf leather and PVC Silhouette ankle-strap sandals (Credit: Avalon / WENN)
Toting a chain-embellished white handbag, Chloë Moretz, who stands at 5ft 4 (162.6 cm), elevated her frame with metallic calf leather and PVC Silhouette ankle-strap sandals.
The sandals featured Louis Vuitton’s signature Monogram flower-shaped heel and subtly elongated her petite silhouette.
Chloë Grace Moretz showed off her sexy feet in Louis Vuitton shoes with slender silver-tone straps (Credit: Avalon / WENN)
Indya Moore wore these sandals in black to the 2019 Critics’ Choice Awards.
Louis Vuitton Silhouette Sandals, $1,130
Her co-star Charlize Theron donned an unflattering tie-dye Christian Dior Spring 2020 look, which included distracting black shoes and a leather mesh thumb glove on her left hand.
Charlize Theron’s bowl haircut by celebrity hairstylist Adir Abergel (Credit: Avalon / WENN)
Leslie Fremar styled her, and Adir Abergel gave her a bowl haircut. How do you like her pointy-toe shoes?
Charlize Theron paired a pleated tie-dye Dior skirt with sleek black pointy-toe shoes, adding edge to her look with a leather mesh glove and bold red lip (Credit: Avalon / WENN)
Xtina’s Iconic Shoe Moments: From Stage to Street
Christina Aguilera has consistently turned heads with her bold fashion choices, particularly her standout footwear. Here are some of her most memorable shoe moments:
Christina Aguilera’s Sky-High Louboutin Heels in Burlesque
- Event: Film: Burlesque (2010)
- Outfit: Christina dazzled in custom Christian Louboutin heels, complementing her sultry stage costumes.
- Footwear: The bespoke Louboutin heels added glamour and height, enhancing her performance presence.
- Read more: Christina Aguilera’s Sky-High Louboutin Heels Stole the Show in Burlesque
Christina Aguilera Rocks Lip-Printed Denim Mini-Skirt on Jimmy Kimmel Live
- Event: Appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live (October 2023)
- Outfit: Christina wore a fiery red denim mini-skirt with a lip print, paired with a black leather bomber jacket.
- Footwear: She completed the look with black Saint Laurent over-the-knee boots, adding a rebellious flair.
- See more: Christina Aguilera’s Edgy Ensemble on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Christina Aguilera’s Edgy Versace Denim Leather Outfit for Stonewall Day 2023
- Event: Stonewall Day Celebration (June 2023)
- Outfit: Christina donned a Versace denim and leather motorcycle jacket with matching pants.
- Footwear: She paired the ensemble with chunky leather boots, embracing a bold and fierce look.
- Discover more: Christina Aguilera’s Edgy Versace Denim Leather Outfit for Stonewall Day 2023
Christina Aguilera Sparkles in Plunging Sequin Dress at 2023 GLAAD Media Awards
- Event: 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards (March 2023)
- Outfit: Christina captivated in a plunging sequin dress, exuding glamour and confidence.
- Footwear: While specific shoe details are limited, her choice complemented the dazzling ensemble.
- Explore her look: Christina Aguilera Sparkles in Plunging Sequin Dress at 2023 GLAAD Media Awards
Christina Aguilera Stuns in Tiger Catsuit for The Lion King Musical
- Event: Attendance at The Lion King Musical (June 2023)
- Outfit: Christina wore a sequined black-and-gold tiger-striped catsuit, turning the street into her runway.
- Footwear: She completed the look with black stilettos, adding height and elegance.
- See her style: Christina Aguilera Stuns in Tiger Catsuit for The Lion King Musical
These moments highlight Christina Aguilera’s fearless approach to fashion, particularly her standout shoe choices that continue to inspire fans worldwide.