Christina Aguilera’s Family, Children, Relationships, and Friends: All the Details

Christina Aguilera grew up valuing family, even in tough times. She once said, “My family is my base.” Through her career, relationships played a big part in shaping her. Close friends and personal connections have supported her through music, motherhood, and public life.

Family Background and Children

Christina Aguilera was born in 1980 on Staten Island, New York. Her parents are Fausto Xavier Aguilera and Shelly Loraine Fidler. Christina’s father served in the U.S. Army, while her mother worked as a musician and Spanish teacher.

Christina’s early years were shaped by the challenges of an abusive home. Her parents separated when she was young, and she was raised mainly by her mother. She also has a younger sister, Rachel.

As an adult, Christina built her own family. She married music executive Jordan Bratman in 2005. They met in 2002 while Christina was working on new music, and they married in Napa Valley.

In 2008, Christina and Jordan welcomed their son, Max Liron Bratman. After her divorce from Jordan in 2011, Christina began a relationship with Matt Rutler, a film producer. In 2014, she gave birth to their daughter, Summer Rain Rutler.

Christina is engaged to Matt Rutler but has not remarried. Her two children, Max and Summer, are both biological. She remains committed to her children and maintains a strong connection to her family.

Name	Relation	Birth Year
Fausto Xavier Aguilera	Father	1950
Shelly Loraine Fidler	Mother	1960
Rachel Aguilera	Sister	1986
Max Liron Bratman	Son	2008
Summer Rain Rutler	Daughter	2014

Romantic Relationships

Christina Aguilera’s relationships have been public throughout her career. She started dating Jordan Bratman, a music executive, in 2002. Their connection grew through shared work in the music industry, and they married in 2005. Their marriage lasted until 2011, when they divorced.

After her split with Jordan, Christina met Matt Rutler in 2010 on the set of the film Burlesque. Matt is an American film producer. Their bond developed quickly, and they got engaged in 2014. Although still engaged, they have not married.

Christina had no widely known relationships before Jordan Bratman. Her romantic life since then has focused on her family and children with Matt Rutler. She shares a respectful relationship with her ex-husband, co-parenting their son, Max.

Name	Relationship Type	Time Period
Jordan Bratman	Ex-Husband	2002–2011

Friends and Social Circles

Christina developed many friendships while in the public eye. As a young performer, she joined The Mickey Mouse Club. There, she became friends with Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, and Ryan Gosling.

Her friendship with Britney Spears has been well-known since childhood. They shared experiences as young stars, sometimes supporting each other during public challenges. With Justin Timberlake, their bond grew from early years in show business, though they chose different paths in adulthood.

Christina’s professional life has also brought her close to some fellow Voice coaches. While sometimes competitive, her dynamic with others like Adam Levine has remained friendly. These connections have given her a support system beyond her family.

Name	Known Since	Profession
Britney Spears	1993	Singer
Justin Timberlake	1993	Singer/Actor
Ryan Gosling	1993	Actor
Adam Levine	2011	Singer