ItsNotYouItsMe “Back To The Future” Edition Salutes Along W/ Christina Aguilera Review Of New ‘Mulan’ With Her Bambinos. Saying: “It’s a Beautiful Thing to Share”
“Christina Aguilera is spending quality time with her family amid the release of Disney’s live-action remake of Mulan.
The 39-year-old pop star cozied up with her two kids — Max, 12, and Summer, 6 — on Friday (Sept. 4) to watch the premiere of the new Mulan on Disney+. The singer shared the experience with her fans by live-tweeting throughout the viewing.
“My kids know about #Mulan, but they haven’t seen the live action version yet,” Aguilera wrote. “They’ve heard the music, they saw me recording it in the studio — so it’s a beautiful thing to share that with my children now.”
Released in 1998, the original animated version of Mulan featured Aguilera’s breakout hit “Reflection,” which shot the then-teenaged singer to stardom on the strength of her powerful pipes.
More than 20 years later, Aguilera re-recorded the inspirational ballad for Disney’s (non-musical) 2020 iteration of Mulan. The long-awaited film’s soundtrack also features her original song “Loyal Brave True.”
While live-tweeting on Friday, Aguilera responded to a fan asking which version of “Reflection” she likes better.
“I am partial to the new version of Reflection for sure,” the singer wrote. “Although I look back and smile at the version I did as a teen…I can hear the youth of a girl who doesn’t fully know herself or the power of her instrument yet. I’ve gotten to know myself better over the past 20 years…”
Mulan hit Disney+ on Friday after being postponed multiple times from premiering in theaters due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Check out more of Aguilera’s tweets below.
My kids know about #Mulan, but they haven’t seen the live action version yet. They’ve heard the music, they saw me recording it in the studio — so it’s a beautiful thing to share that with my children now 🤗
— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) September 4, 2020
cozy blanket to snuggle up with kids?…✅
popcorn, kids snacks ✅
dim room, candles lit mood ✅
happy to be nowhere else in the world 😍✅ pic.twitter.com/kQdFd9FDAG
— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) September 4, 2020
This movie is filled with such incredible female fire energy 🔥🔥🔥 given both the star of the film and director are inspiring, strong women!! Evoking such presence and power. @yifei_cc #NikiCaro. Honored to be a part of it ❤️
— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) September 5, 2020
Recording the new Reflection was actually very emotional for me. I teared up many times (had to swallow the emotion because I’m not an accurate singer while crying 🤣😭) I realized & appreciated how much has changed from the original place & time I recorded this song. https://t.co/JZ1sXn16z3
— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) September 5, 2020
I am partial to the new version of Reflection for sure. Although I look back and smile at the version I did as a teen…I can hear the youth of a girl who doesn’t fully know herself or the power of her instrument yet. I’ve gotten to know myself better over the past 20 years… https://t.co/YJLcF7fVAw
— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) September 5, 2020
In the beginning! Of both the original animated #Mulan and this one, when Mulan is being “made up” to be mated. It is a fun visual scene & telling moment. I love a good makeover/ glam moment personally. But appreciate Mulan’s desire to remain true in to how she feels. https://t.co/ucLAby2LtR pic.twitter.com/GOdCKXLEGZ
— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) September 5, 2020
Once a Disney girl, always a Disney girl. #Mulan pic.twitter.com/PxqJzvPL2C
— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) September 5, 2020
