Christina Aguilera celebrated her 40th birthday in cheeky style on Friday, then took a moment to share a reflective and insightful birthday message with her fans.
The Drrty singer took to her Instagram that night to write a note to her new era, filled with uplifting, empowering and inspiring thoughts as she embarks on this new decade.
‘Dear 40,’ Xtina began, ‘What a great concept… Not only to’ turn 40 ‘, but also to arrive 40 years ON!’
Aguilera went on to say that she has always ’embraced’ aging.
“I am an old soul forever, and I appreciate the wisdom, grace, and beauty that come with each new year of life.”
She also cited the unprecedented events of 2020.
“Our world has been turned upside down, but I have so much faith in the future.”
Birthday Insights: Christina Aguilera celebrated her 40th birthday in cheeky style on Friday, then took a moment to share a reflective and insightful birthday message with her fans
She later added, “I truly believe the best is yet to come and I am READY for it.”
By the end, Christina thanked those closest to her.
“I am eternally grateful to the rare and beautiful souls who have been with me for more than 20 years.”
Inspiring: The Drrty singer took to her Instagram that night to write a note penned to her new era, full of uplifting, powerful and inspiring thoughts
Toward the end: Christina thanked those closest to her
The heartfelt comment came after Christina shared a video earlier on her special day showing off her stuff in a form-fitting catsuit.
She took to her Twitter and Instagram accounts to share the short clip, featuring Megan Thee Stallion’s bass-heavy body-positive hit Body.
In the caption of the clip, where she walked down her hallway in the black-and-gold ensemble before looking at the camera with her face, she wrote: “Come 40 for you!”
Strutting her stuff: Christina celebrated her birthday on Friday by sharing a video of her stepping into a skintight catsuit
Long in black strappy heels, she kept things dramatic in the hair department, forming her flax locks into an extra long high ponytail that fell to her buttocks.
It has yet to be revealed how the star will celebrate her big birthday as a number of US cities see renewed restrictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Christina’s big birthday milestone comes as she embarks on a major new chapter in her professional life, raising expectations for new music.
The star recently signed with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation after parting ways with longtime manager Irving Azoff.
Amazing body of work: The beautiful singer took to her Twitter and Instagram accounts to share the short clip, featuring Megan Thee Stallion’s positive bass-heavy body hit
Tressed to impress: she stood tall in black strappy heels, kept things dramatic in the hair department, stylishly curled her flax locks in an extra long high ponytail, which fell to her buttocks
A five-time Grammy Award winner, Christina hasn’t released an album since the 2018 liberation.
Her most recent songs are two songs from the soundtrack of Disney’s live action remake of Mulan – Loyal Brave True released in March and Reflection released in August.
The Staten Island-born, Pennsylvania-raised star rose to fame with the release of her self-titled debut album in 1999.
It spawned the hits Genie In A Bottle, What a Girl Wants and Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You).
Snap decision: ahead of celebrating her milestone birthday, the star shared some glamorous snaps of herself posing in her palatial home
Thoughts: Earlier this week, she teased bare shoulders and legs as she posed for an Instagram photo in a bathrobe and black hat, lying on a vintage wicker chair in her garden
Her follow-up album Stripped bowed in 2002 with its raunchy single Dirrty and the powerful Beautiful that quickly became an anthem for the LGBTQ community.
She starred in the 2010 film Burlesque and was a judge on NBC’s The Voice from 2011 to 2016.
The singer married marketing manager Jordan Bratman in 2005 after two years of dating. They welcomed their son Max in January 2008 and divorced in 2011.
In early 2014, Aguilera became engaged to Matthew Rutler, whom she had met on the set of Burlesque, and in August 2014 gave birth to their daughter Summer.
Star: Christina, a five-time Grammy winner, rose to fame with the release of her self-titled debut album in 1999. She hasn’t released an album since 2018’s Liberation (photo in 2000)
Famous mom: The singer has a 12-year-old son, Max, with ex-husband Jordan Bratman and a six-year-old daughter, Summer Rain, with fiancé Matthew Rutler (photo in 2019)