Christina Aguilera is coming back in a big way and we’ve all been talking about her new look. She just released a new promo photo for her upcoming album Lotus, and I totally agree with Trent who wrote that the ‘softer’ look often works better for Christina. A lot of us had a strong reaction to the cover art for her album, which involved a lot less clothing and a lot more… weird, to say the least. Anyhoo, Christina was talking dirty on Chelsea Lately last night, and I’m curious to hear what you guys think about her take on underwear– or lack thereof. Click inside for more.
E! has the story:
Christina Aguilera is letting it all hang out.
The Voice star admitted to Chelsea Handler during an interview airing tonight on Chelsea Lately that she’s a fan of going commando.
“I don’t like to wear underwear,” Xtina said. “I like to be as free as possible at all times. It’s just who I am.”
So why the talk about undergarments? Because the singer only agreed to do the show if Handler stripped down to a barely there ensemble as payback for the funnylady busting on her risqué fashion choices.
“You look hot,” Aguilera gushed to Handler. “I think it’s a good look for you.”
Aguilera went on to explain, “It’s empowering. It’s p–sy power!”
Read more here.
I’m not gonna lie– and the Xtina fans (hi PITNBR Jess!) might come after me for this one– but I cringed when I read this. Now I didn’t watch the show (which aired last night) and I’m sure it was all in ‘fun’… BUT I find it sooo problematic when women argue that less clothing = more empowerment. That just can’t be right, lol!
Now, I’m not big on bashing women or men for what they wear, or don’t wear. Wearing underwear or going commando– neither of these things fully defines a person, but when you champion any particular action as ‘empowering’ I just think that’s tricky. Let’s be real. When photogs catch a celebrity sans panties, are we really supposed to believe that something empowering just happened?
But in all fairness, maybe Christina just wanted to say that it makes her feel good and empowered to not have on underwear but I just think we need to stop thinking of that whole movement as something radical. It’s no longer a radical statement for women to go commando (not convinced that it ever was)– everyone’s doing it! Strangely enough, it’d actually be more revolutionary if more celebs actually wore panties, like Sofia Vergara… lmao.
What do you guys think? Am I over-feministing (because that’s totally a verb) over here? Or do you think that Christina is, indeed, a little off in her definition of ‘empowerment’?
to me, when Christina says something she wears (or in this case doesnt wear) feels empowering – shes talking about herself, not every girl.
as for the no underwear, its kind of a whatever statement to me. its no secret that a lot of ladies – and men – dont like wearing them. has long as she keeps her lady bits covered its no big deal.
nicole, I think you’re right– and it is a ‘whatever’ statement. Not a statement about empowerment and not necessarily a bad thing either, at least not IMO.
I go clammando a few times a week. No real reason. Sometimes I feel like wearing undies and sometimes I don’t.
fab4runner, lol– I can totally appreciate that. I don’t see a prob with it at all. I just don’t see how it’s a platform for like, feminine empowerment which is one way that I kind of took these quotes.
“Clammando” LOL!
OMG, totally missed that… LMAO!
she’s making decisions for herself…that give her pleasure. That’s feminism…the word takes a meaning when i woman makes decisions for herself, and only her. I’m not a big fan of hers but I also like to go commando when I wear jeans…as a gay guy it feels hot robbing against a sexy guy :) or just to walk my dog in the early mornings…CA has warm weather.
Lol Shannon I would never “come after” you! You are a smart,outspoken woman, just like Christina and I would never fault a woman for speaking her mind. Even when you don’t agree with something you always make sure to be a respectful human being; instead of those neanderthals whose only come-back is “i hate diz bitch,she’z fat”
Anyways, I read the quote and then watched the interview and it definitely seems to be a litle lost in translation. You should watch it,Chelsea was really funny!
Jess, thank you :)
I have a feeling it will be funnier on screen. I’m gonna check it out. Thanks!
I wouldn’t call it empowering. I just hate wearing underwear.
But… commando in what? jeans?? no.. and if it’s skirts, don’t you worry about uhm… flashing?!
Okay, the pic of that erm ‘stuff’ running down her leg, it all makes sense to me now…
i will always hate this girl, i can’t handle her attitude!
first of all, isn’t it GROSS not to wear underwear? especially for GIRLS? christina’s pants must be nasty on the inside unless she doesn’t have discharge. LOL
forgot to say this is probably publicity for her new album….LOL
i love her, but… were the pics of her with those “tanning” stains running down her legs, just “tanning” stains then?.. or indeed proof of her going commando?