Christina Aguilera's red carpet comeback sparked reactions

Christina Aguilera just hit the red carpet like a glittery meteor, and the internet cannot handle it. On Tuesday night, the 44-year-old pop icon made a jaw-dropping appearance at Airbnb's 2025 Summer Release event in Los Angeles, turning heads in a white-hot, body-hugging dress that had fans doing double takes, and triple scrolls. 

Xtina's transformation wasn't just noticeable, it was dramatic, leaving everyone asking the same thing: how did she do it?

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Aguilera arrived at the star-studded soirée alongside her longtime fiancé, Matthew Rutler, looking every bit the showstopper in a skintight white gown with a ruched center that hugged her figure like it owed her money. Paired with nude open-toe heels with a jeweled mesh detail, a sleek black handbag, and sparkle-tastic sunglasses, her entire look screamed "I'm back, and better than ever."

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Her signature blonde locks were styled stick-straight, cascading over her shoulder to frame a face that's been the subject of some serious online chatter. 

Naturally, the internet went into full sleuth mode. The second the red carpet photos dropped, fans took to social media with burning questions:

"Is that even her face??"

"She looks incredible—but totally different." While another person asked: "Okay but is she on Ozempic or what?"

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This isn't the first time Xtina has sparked speculation. Earlier this month, fans were already buzzing about her noticeably changed facial features and a seemingly fuller pout. With this latest outing, those whispers turned into full-on tabloid tornadoes, with many wondering if she's had cosmetic work or joined the growing list of celebs rumored to be using weight-loss injectables like Ozempic or Mounjaro.

For context, Ozempic and its cousins are GLP-1 receptor agonists originally intended for managing diabetes. They have taken Hollywood by storm for their side effects, namely, dramatic weight loss.

Still, despite all the online detective work, Christina herself has stayed completely silent on the matter. 

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Christina Aguilera is no stranger to a good reinvention. From her "Dirrty" days to the glam goddess era of "Back to Basics", Xtina has always known how to evolve and keep us guessing. Whether this latest transformation is due to a lifestyle overhaul, a new glam team, or a little pharmaceutical help, it's undeniably working for her.

At 44, Aguilera is proving she still knows how to own a moment. And maybe that's the real flex, not just the physical glow-up, but the confidence and mystery that comes with it.

While the spotlight is currently fixed on her appearance, fans are still hoping this red carpet resurgence is a sign of something bigger. New music? A tour? A Vegas residency part deux? Your guess is as good as ours, but if history has taught us anything, it's that when Christina Aguilera reemerges looking this fierce, something big is usually on the horizon.