Question: how old was christina aguilera when she made the movie burlesque

title: Christina Aguilera
text: Aguilera mentions Whitney Houston as another influence , having performed many of her songs in her early years during talent shows . She also cites Mariah Carey and Celine Dion as an inspiration , and covered the latter 's songs : `` These Are the Special Times '' on My Kind of Christmas , and `` The Prayer '' on the NBC reality singing competition The Voice . Aguilera 's debut album producer Ron Harris revealed that Aguilera during her recording sessions for Christina Aguilera would constantly listen Brandy 's music , studying and trying to replicate her adlibs . According to author Pier Dominguez of the book Christina Aguilera : A Star is Made , Aguilera stated that Carey and her debut single , `` Vision of Love '' ( 1990 ) , had the biggest influence on her vocal style . Aguilera points out the musical film The Sound of Music and its lead actress , Julie Andrews , as her first inspiration for singing and performing . At the age of six , the film helped Aguilera cope with her violent childhood , `` Bad things happened in my home ; there was violence . The Sound of Music looked like a form of release . '' Aguilera credits Madonna and Janet Jackson as two biggest inspirations for her image , `` for being re-inventive and being brave as strong females , to explore whatever , even if they do get bad press . It 's just like they were fearless . '' During the promotion of Back to Basics , her image was also inspired by the `` Golden age of Hollywood '' actresses including Marlene Dietrich , Marilyn Monroe , Carole Lombard , Greta Garbo and Veronica Lake . Aguilera is also inspired by her Burlesque co-star , Cher : `` I have always had tremendous respect for her . She is a woman who did everything before anyone else did it . She is an icon and she inspired me through some of my career . We 've had similar costumes too ! ''