It’s Christina Aguilera’s birthday! In honor of Xtina, we’re throwing it back to 2002 when she talked to us about being herself and staying true to who she is with her music. | MTV News

Believe it or not, 20 years ago today, we were introduced to the musical genius that was Christina Aguilera's self-titled debut album. It was the soundtrack to our middle school and high school years and included hits like "Genie in a Bottle," "Come on Over Baby," and "What a Girl Wants." To commemorate the moment, we're throwing it back to our 1999 interview with her where she talks about being her "own individual artist," getting compared to Mariah Carey and Britney Spears, and producing a Pop

It's #HispanicHeritageMonth, and we're celebrating entertainers like Christina Milian, who have helped pave the way for representation in music and on screen. Back in 2001, she told us how her entertainment dreams went all the way back to when she was a kid. ❤️ | MTV News