Christina Aguilera has chosen to surprise us with her graces on her 44th birthday.
On Wednesday, December 18, the singer posted a nearly nude, black and white photo on Instagram to celebrate her birthday.
The singer's sultry profile picture shows her posing against a white background as she covers her chest with her right arm and bends over, gently touching her feet with her left arm.
Aguilera was wearing nothing but high stiletto heels, a pair of very short black leather pants and a beret over her hair, which was styled in big curls.
He accompanied the post with the caption: "Birthday costume #44."
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The sultry look echoes Aguilera's style in the 2010 musical Burlesque. In it, she plays an aspiring singer named Ali who moves to Los Angeles to pursue her dreams and starts working at a burlesque lounge. directed by Tess (Cher).
The singer has repeatedly spoken about her sensual performances in public, stressing that she feels quite comfortable.
"This has been a very comfortable and natural space for me because [sensuality] has been such a big part of my life, my world, my music," Aguilera said in February.
Also, she emphasized that she is often affected by double standards, but she tries to give a message to other women as well.
“I have experienced the double standards [imposed on women] myself; and I'm ashamed for being open, for expressing my sensuality, for trying to own my body, and for trying to empower other women,” she continued. "People are afraid of it."
The mother of two told People last month that she hopes to instill in her son Max, 16, and daughter Summer, 10, the same ability to be comfortable in their own skin.
