Christina Aguilera admits she messed up her knee by performing in high heels

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Christina Aguilera recently reflected on one regret she carries from her illustrious career.

In a candid interview with Rolling Stone published on Monday, October 21, the 43-year-old Grammy-winning artist opened up about the physical toll of performing, especially her struggles with wearing high heels on stage.

Christina Aguilera says high-heel nonsense 'f***** up' her legs and feet

During her conversation with English singer-songwriter Raye, Christina Aguilera shared insights about the ups and downs of life in the entertainment industry.

When asked if she had any advice for Raye, who is 26, the 'Hurt' singer looked back on her own experiences and said, "I think she’s already ahead of the game, to be very honest with you," praising the 'Prade' singer's unique approach to performing.

Aguilera went on to say, "I mean, even the fact that she sings barefoot. I’ve already f***** up my legs and my feet so bad with all this high-heel nonsense. I f***** up the cartilage in my knee. I love that about you, though. I never had the balls to just do it. Those are the best when you just feel the floor underneath."

When asked why she often chooses to perform without shoes, Raye responded, "I feel like when I’m wearing shoes, I’m thinking about wearing shoes. Is that weird?" 

Christina Aguilera shares her challenging performances and industry pressure

As the conversation progressed, Christina Aguilera reminisced about her "toughest vocal performance," naming her performance of 'A Song for You' with Herbie Hancock as particularly challenging due to its intricate arrangement.

She also recalled singing 'Run to You' in front of the late Whitney Houston, describing the experience as nerve-wracking but ultimately rewarding, thanks to Houston’s kindness.

Touching on her career, Raye inquired about moments when Aguilera felt out of control. The 43-year-old responded, "When I came into this business, there was a really big pop boom, and it was very specific what a label wanted a pop star to look like, to sound like. I wanted it so bad."

She added, "I felt like my voice was stifled. You’re going to have situations where you have no creative control or you’re in a position where your hands are tied. It’s just no place for an artist. When my hands feel too bound and I feel like there’s no breathing room, that’s when I start to suffer."