Christina Aguilera has once again captured the internet’s attention—but this time, it’s not for her powerhouse vocals. The 44-year-old pop icon recently appeared on the cover of Carcy magazine, showcasing a dramatic transformation that left many fans struggling to recognize her.
Wearing a shimmering gold mini-dress and sultry smoky eye makeup, Aguilera posed cross-legged in a chair, exuding confidence and glamour. But while the look earned plenty of praise, it also sparked a wave of online confusion and speculation.
“Why does she have a different face every time we see her?” one social media user asked. Others drew comparisons to Nicola Peltz and commented on Aguilera’s seemingly age-defying appearance: “She’s literally aging backwards and looks so stunning.”
The star’s transformation has reignited rumors that she may have used Ozempic, a drug originally intended to treat Type 2 diabetes that has become popular for its weight-loss effects. Though Aguilera hasn’t addressed the speculation directly, fans have noted her recent 50-pound weight loss and changed facial features. One commenter wrote, “Ozempic not only made her lose weight but changed her face too.”
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Still, Aguilera has made it clear that public opinion no longer holds power over her. In a recent Glamour interview, she opened up about the intense scrutiny she faced early in her career, especially as her body changed in her 20s.
“When you’re a teenager, you have a very different body than when you’re in your 20s,” she said. “I started to fill out, and then that was unacceptable… I had industry people say: ‘They liked your body and how you were as a skinny teenager.’”
Aguilera, who once admitted she “hated being super skinny,” has long advocated for body acceptance. Her fluctuating weight over the years has often made headlines, but the singer has learned to drown out the noise. In a bold New Year’s Instagram post, she addressed critics directly: “This is a reminder to everyone that you are your OWN STORYTELLER in your OWN LIFE. No one else can dictate who you are.”
Her message continued: “Acceptance comes with accepting yourself first. And the difficult journey it takes sometimes to get there. I celebrate everyone taking the time to put one step in front of the next every day in order to build the next version of themselves for the better.”
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Aguilera’s transformation comes at a time of fresh career moves. After parting ways with RCA Records—her label of 26 years—she signed with 5020 Records, a Latin-infused label based in Miami. It’s a full-circle moment for the singer, whose roots include a Latin Grammy win and multilingual releases.
From Genie in a Bottle to Burlesque, Christina Aguilera has never been afraid to evolve. And now, she’s proving once again that reinvention is part of her power.
