Christina Aguilera shuts down criticism over her looks after fans ask ‘who is that?’
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Christina Aguilera has started 2025 as she means to go on – by effortlessly shutting down criticism and urging fans to learn to ‘accept’ themselves. The 44-year-old has barely left the spotlight since bursting onto the scene in the late 90s, dropping hits including Genie in a Bottle, Lady Marmalade, Dirrty and Beautiful in that time.
![[CHRISTINA AGUILERA]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/GettyImages-1731274210.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Xtina had all eyes on her last year thanks to a coveted Las Vegas residency, but was met with intense scrutiny over her ‘different’ appearance. Having absolutely none of it, the music icon shared a video on December 31, which began with a round-up of comments she had received from fans and trolls, dissecting what had changed with her looks.
![[Winner Christina Aguilera at Grammy Awards Show 2000]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/GettyImages-1402514348.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
‘Who is that,’ a follower questioned, while another stated: ‘I didn’t realize that was Christina she looks so different.’. A social media user insisted: ‘There’s no way she’s in her 40s.’. ‘Who is this again!? Because the caption said Christina Aguilera, but this girl ain’t her [sic],’ one queried.
![[Celebrities at MTV Awards]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/GettyImages-778857.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
The footage quickly changed tone to a montage of some of Christina’s best moments over the last 12 months, as she commemorated a successful 2024. ‘This year, doing something a little different. This is a reminder to everyone that you are your OWN STORYTELLER in your OWN LIFE,’ she captioned the Instagram video.
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‘No one else can dictate who you are. No one deserves an explanation. I am evolved enough to know that nothing comes easy and no one is perfect. ‘Everyone will judge you. No matter WHAT you do. And / or what you don’t do. Acceptance comes with accepting yourself first. And the difficult journey it takes sometimes to get there.
![[Christina Aguilera 25th Anniversary Celebration]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/GettyImages-2174074348.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
