In the midst of the anticipation surrounding Britney Spears' upcoming memoir, "The Woman in Me," Christina Aguilera, a fellow pop icon and former Mickey Mouse Club co-star, has been thrust into the spotlight. With fans and media speculating about potential mentions of Aguilera in the memoir, the singer addressed the topic during her recent appearances on talk shows.
During her guest appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on October 17, Aguilera was candidly questioned by the host about her potential inclusion in Spears' memoir. When asked if she believed she would be mentioned, Aguilera responded, "Dude, I don't know. I don't know." Probing further, Kimmel inquired if she hoped to be featured, to which she replied, "I'm hoping that, you know, everything is all good with her and everything's beautiful. I think the future should be celebrated."
The conversation took a light-hearted turn when Kimmel humorously expressed his own wish to be included in the memoir. Aguilera playfully retorted, "I'd rather be you than me. So hopefully you'll be in it. You'll make the book."
Aguilera and Spears share a storied history, having both risen to fame in the 1990s. Their parallel trajectories in the pop music world often led to media-fueled rivalries, with the two being frequently pitted against each other. Reflecting on this period, Aguilera mentioned in a 2018 interview with Jimmy Kimmel, "Me and Britney were definitely-there was a Britney-Christina considered rivalry thing." She also expressed her feelings of being unfairly portrayed in the media, especially in comparison to Spears.
Despite past media narratives, Aguilera has consistently shown support for Spears, especially during the latter's conservatorship battles. Following Spears' emotional testimony in her 2021 conservatorship hearing, Aguilera publicly voiced her respect and admiration for her fellow artist. She stated that she "couldn't be happier for her" after the termination of Spears' 13-year conservatorship.
Spears' memoir, "The Woman in Me," set to release on October 24, promises to offer an intimate look into the life of the pop sensation. With actress Michelle Williams providing the narration for the audiobook, the memoir is described as revealing "the enduring power of music and love-and the importance of a woman telling her own story, on her own terms."
