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Beautiful (Christina Aguilera song)

April 25, 2024

"Beautiful" is a song recorded by American singer Christina Aguilera for her fourth studio album, Stripped (2002). It was released as the album's second single on November 16, 2002. A pop and R&B ballad, "Beautiful" was written and produced by Linda Perry and discusses inner-beauty, as well as self-esteem and insecurity. Aguilera commented that she put "her heart and soul" into the track, which she felt represented the theme of Stripped.[4]

"Beautiful"
Single by Christina Aguilera
from the album Stripped
B-side"Dame lo que Yo Te Doy"
ReleasedNovember 16, 2002 (2002-11-16)
Genre
Length4:00
LabelRCA
Songwriter(s)Linda Perry
Producer(s)Linda Perry
Christina Aguilera singles chronology
"Dirrty"
(2002) 		"Beautiful"
(2002) 		"Fighter"
(2003)
Music video
"Beautiful" on YouTube

"Beautiful" received universal acclaim from music critics, who have ranked it among Aguilera's strongest material. It won the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and was also nominated for Song of the Year at the 2004 ceremony. "Beautiful" was also a commercial success, topping the charts in nine countries. The song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, where it was certified double platinum for over 2 million units sold.

"Beautiful" has been widely embraced as an anthem by the LGBT community for its message of self-empowerment and inner-beauty. An accompanying music video was directed by Jonas Åkerlund, and earned Aguilera a GLAAD Media Award for its positive portrayal of gay and transgender people. In 2011, UK LGBT rights organization Stonewall named "Beautiful" the most empowering song of the previous decade for gay, lesbian, and bisexual people. In 2009, Rolling Stone and VH1 listed it as one of the best songs of the 2000s. The song was later re-recorded in an electronic style, titled "You Are What You Are (Beautiful)", for her first greatest hits album Keeps Gettin' Better: A Decade of Hits (2008).[5]

Background and recording edit

"Beautiful" was written and produced by Linda Perry. Christina Aguilera recorded the song at two studios: The Enterprise Studios in Burbank, California, and Conway Recording Studios in Hollywood. Prior to the collaboration with Aguilera, Perry had written the song with the intention of recording it for a solo record.[6][7] Perry previewed the song for Pink during recording sessions for the latter's sophomore studio album Missundaztood (2001), on which Perry worked as a producer.[7] However, after hearing Aguilera sing the song at Perry's house to "break the ice", Perry was very impressed and allowed Aguilera to include the track on her then-upcoming album Stripped.[7] The choice resulted in a feud between Pink against Aguilera and Perry, with the former stating that it was "annoying" for the latter to collaborate with artists "[she] didn't like".[8]

Perry later revealed to ASCAP, "When Christina came over to my house to start working, she asked me to play some songs to break the ice. [...] I had a long conversation with my manager about it. We both decided to hear Christina sing it. We demoed the song with her singing it, and I was like, 'Wow'. That rough vocal is what is out there on radio. It was that vocal that got her the song".[7] Perry's then-wife Sara Gilbert confirmed on her show The Talk that the final version was "just a demo." Gilbert also revealed that Aguilera wanted to re-record the song because she did not like the initial vocals. Perry denied the request because the song is supposed to be about imperfection and being vulnerable.[9] Perry said as Aguilera stepped in the booth to record, she said to her friend, "Don't look at me" – which Perry left at the start of the final track. She told Rolling Stone: "I knew I was going to keep that on the record, and I knew she was the right person for the song. I realized, 'Oh, she's insecure. She's one of those beautiful people who's got everything but is super insecure. Okay, this song is hers.'"[10]

Composition and lyrics edit

 
"Beautiful" (2002)
23-second sample of "Beautiful", a piano-driven ballad with bass guitar, cello, drums, keyboards, piano, and violin
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"Beautiful" is a pop and R&B ballad[1][2] that discusses issues of self-esteem and insecurity, promoting a message of self-empowerment and embracing inner beauty.[1] Larry Flick of Billboard added that the song talks about "overcoming life's trials",[11] Chuck Taylor also of Billboard observed that it has a message of "holding oneself up against criticism from the outside,"[12] and Todd Burns of Stylus noted that the song "also explores the main theme of the record, being stripped bare in front of the public."[13] Its instrumentation incorporates bass guitar, cello, drum kits, keyboards, piano, and violin. Sheet music for "Beautiful" gives the key of E♭ Mixolydian, with a slow tempo of 76 beats per minute. Aguilera's vocal range spans over two octaves from the low note of E♭3 to the high note of G5; she uses several melismas in the song, fitting as many as seven notes in one syllable.[14]

Release edit

"Beautiful" was released as the second single from Stripped. It was first sent to American contemporary hit and rhythmic radio stations on November 16, 2002.[15][16] The song was later released as a CD single on January 27, February 10, February 24, and February 25, 2003, in Germany, Australia, the United Kingdom, and France, respectively.[17][18][19][20] Also on February 25, a digital remix EP of "Beautiful" was released worldwide.[21] Two days later, the single was released as a maxi single in Canada.[22] On March 11, 2003, the single was released as a CD in the United States.[23]

Critical reception edit

 
Aguilera performing "Beautiful" on her Back to Basics Tour

"Beautiful" received universal acclaim from music critics. Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic commended the song for not following the "club and street-level R&B, which fit her poorly".[24] Similarly, a reviewer from Billboard described "Beautiful" as a "single-worthy ballad" from a record of "pleasantly surprising depth".[11] In a separate review, Chuck Taylor from the same magazine deemed the song "breathtaking", and highlighted its melody and lyrical message.[12] Entertainment Weekly's David Browne called the song one of Stripped's "moments", noting that it is "more restrained" than the other songs from the album.[25] Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine commented that the collaboration with Linda Perry found Aguilera "truly naked" and reflective of the album's title.[26] Stylus Magazine's Todd Burns gave Stripped a negative review, but complimented "Beautiful" for "tastefully [reining] in Aguilera's frequent vocal acrobatics".[13] Jane Dark of The Village Voice compared the song to the works of Mariah Carey "made back when she was a natural",[27] and the Attitude magazine called it "universal".[28] The Advocate's Larry Flick named "Beautiful" a "Beatlesque ballad" and the "great queer anthem of 2003".[29] He also listed it as one of the best songs of the year.[29] In contrast, Amanda Murray from Sputnikmusic criticized the "platitude-drenched" lyrics but praised the overall production.[30] At the 2004 Grammy Awards, "Beautiful" won the award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and was nominated for Song of the Year.[31]

"Beautiful" is considered to be Aguilera's signature song and has been recognized as being among the strongest tracks in her catalog. The song was ranked as her third-best single by Rachel McRady of Wetpaint, who commented that "[Aguilera]'s inspiration ballad motivated an entire generation".[32] PopCrush's Alexandra Capotorto named it as her favorite track by Aguilera, opining that the song is "definitely one of the most memorable and greatest Christina Aguilera songs to date".[33] Rolling Stone ranked "Beautiful" at number 52 on their list of the 100 best songs of the 2000s, stating that it is "delivered with full-fathom force by the bottle-blond with the biggest voice".[34] Similarly, VH1 positioned the track at number 18 on their list of the 100 greatest songs of the past decade.[35] It is listed as one of the 100 best pop songs of all time by About.com.[36] Pride Life Global ranked it as one of the twenty best gay anthems of all time.[37]

Chart performance edit

"Beautiful" was quickly released after the underperformance of the album's first single, "Dirrty" in the United States.[38] It achieved international success and was the highest-charting single from Stripped in several territories. The song peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 for one week, becoming Aguilera's longest-charting solo track, spending 27 weeks on the chart.[39][40] The song additionally topped Billboard Adult Contemporary, Hot Dance Club Songs, and Pop Songs component charts.[39] In October 2022, it was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments of 2,000,000 copies.[41] As of August 2014, the single has sold 1,512,000 digital copies in that country.[42] In Canada, the song peaked at number one on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100.[43] Similarly, "Beautiful" proved successful in Europe, where it peaked within the top five of most markets in which it was released. Spending a total of 51 weeks on the UK Singles Chart, the song eventually peaked atop the chart becoming Aguilera's fourth UK number one;[44] it was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry.[45] It peaked at numbers three and 18 on the Belgian Ultratop 50 and Ultratop 40, respectively. In Germany, the song peaked at number four after charting for thirteen weeks on the Media Control Charts.[43] However, "Beautiful" proved less successful on the French Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique, where it reached number 27.[43] The song was a success in Australia, peaking at number one on the ARIA Charts, where it spent a total of 13 weeks. "Beautiful" was later certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for shipments of 70,000 units.[46] The song also charted on the New Zealand Top 40 Singles Chart for 23 weeks, during which period it peaked at number one.[43]

In 2011, Aguilera performed the song alongside her finalist Beverly McClellan on the first-season finale of The Voice.[47] The following week, it debuted at number 74 on the US Billboard Hot 100[48] and peaked at number 52 on the Hot Digital Songs diagram with first-week sales of 42,000 downloads on the iTunes Store.[49]

Music videos edit

"Aguilera's plaintive performance was intercut with scenes of gay and transgendered people grappling with their inner and external beauty. Unlike much of the media's portrayal of queers in recent times, 'Beautiful' was devoid of clownish camp and diva-like poses. It zeroed in on the reality of how some struggle with finding their beauty in a world where they're inherently different."

Larry Flick analyses the video (2004).[29]

The accompanying music video for "Beautiful" was directed by Jonas Åkerlund and premiered on December 9, 2002. It opens with Aguilera speaking the line "Don't look at me", followed by scenes of her singing alone in a room intercut with self-image-related sequences of other people. An anorexic girl examines herself in a mirror, eventually punching through it; a thin teenage boy stands lifting weights in a room plastered with images of bodybuilders; and an African-American girl rips out pages of women's magazines including photos of only white women and throws them into a fire. In one sequence, a girl is physically bullied by several peers, and in another, a goth man sits at the back of a bus while several people get up and move.[50] The video also touches on LGBT issues; one scene features a gay couple, portrayed by Jordan Shannon and Justin Croft, kissing on a bench and ignoring the stares of people who pass them.[28] Another shows a transgender woman, played by Robert Sherman, putting on makeup, a wig, and women's clothing.[51] The music video debuted at number 2 on Total Request Live,[52] spending a total of 50 days on the chart and retiring at number 6.[53] It topped MuchMusic's Countdown for two consecutive weeks and remained on the countdown for 15 weeks.[54]

The video was positively reviewed by music critics,[29][55] and received a Special Recognition award, presented by David LaChapelle, from the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation at its 14th GLAAD Media Awards.[56] After an a cappella performance of the song, Aguilera stated in her acceptance speech that "this song is definitely a universal message that everybody can relate to – anyone that's been discriminated against or unaccepted, unappreciated or disrespected just because of who you are. It was so important to me that I support the gay community in this sense."[56][29] Billboard included "Beautiful" on its list of the greatest music videos of the 21st century, and Gail Mitchell wrote that it "eloquently touches on insecurity".[55] Gay journalist Larry Flick praised the video for its "stunning execution" and depiction of self-love, and noted that with its help the song "became a perfect slice of cinematic empowerment".[29]

On October 21, 2022, Aguilera released a new music video for the song, which depicts kids and teens grappling with the onslaught of negative messaging on social media, body dysmorphia, plastic surgery, depression, and suicidal ideation.[57] CelebMix called the message behind the video "powerful", noting that it "highlights the impact of popular culture and social media on young people". Aguilera was given the Cybersmiler of the Month Award after the video was released.[58] It also won the British Television Advertising Award,[59] and won two awards at the 2023 Webby's — Best Music Video and Best Video (People's Voice).[60]

Live performances edit

 
Aguilera performs the song at the 2014 Breakthrough Prize ceremony

Recognized as one of her signature songs, Aguilera has performed "Beautiful" at a number of venues and events.[61] During the promotion of Stripped, she appeared on VH1's Big In Awards,[62] Top of the Pops,[63] and the 46th Annual Grammy Awards.[64] The song was included on the setlists of The Stripped Tour, the Justified and Stripped Tour in 2003[65] and the Back to Basics Tour in 2006.[66] "Beautiful" was also sung on the television special VH1 Storytellers in 2010.[67] "Beautiful" has also been performed on charity events and fundraisings, such as CNN Heroes introduced by Anderson Cooper saying, "It's my pleasure to introduce a performer with unparalleled range and passion; her song is a reminder that out of great trials and tribulations we can all create something beautiful";[68] Justin Timberlake & Friends in 2010,[69] and Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together in 2012.[70]

In 2021, Aguilera sang "Beautiful" at the Verizon's "Big Concert for Small Business" Super Bowl afterparty,[71] at her performance at the Hollywood Bowl with Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic,[72][73] as well as the 47th People's Choice Awards.[74]

Legacy edit

 
"Beautiful" is widely regarded as an anthem by the LGBT community.

"Beautiful" has been embraced by the LGBT community as an anthem. The Advocate's Larry Flick believed the release of the song was "one of the most powerful moments of queer activism in 2003".[29] On October 5, 2010, several hundred people gathered in front of the Massachusetts State House and sang "Beautiful" as a tribute to the teenagers who had committed suicide due to anti-gay bullying during the previous months.[75] In March 2011, the Columbus Children's Choir and Columbus Gay Men's Chorus joined to perform the song as a contribution to the It Gets Better Project.[76] UK LGBT rights charity Stonewall named "Beautiful" the most empowering song of the decade for lesbian, gay and bisexual people; media personality and Stonewall contributor Paul Gambaccini called the song "a major achievement that has inspired millions of young people around the world."[77] The result is based on the choice from 1,007 readers.[77] Aguilera commented of the song's reception from the LGBT community, "I cannot express in words how much the LGBT community means to me. On my darkest day their support lifts me up. I feel honored that some of my songs become anthems to them as well."[78]

"Beautiful" inspired a subgenre of empowerment pop songs including Katy Perry's "Firework" (2010) and Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" (2011).[28] The transgender character from its music video seemingly influenced the Denis O'Hare's Liz Taylor role in the horror television series American Horror Story: Hotel.[28] In 2022, Billboard ranked the song the second on their list of "The 100 Greatest Songs of 2002".[79] They noted that the "Grammy-winning empowerment anthem provides a stunningly detailed illustration of the search for one's inner beauty amid battling insecurities".[79]

Formats and track listings edit

Credits and personnel edit

Credits are adapted from the "Beautiful" CD single liner notes.[80]

Recording locations edit

Personnel edit

Musicians edit

Charts edit

Certifications edit

Certifications and sales for "Beautiful"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[46] Platinum 70,000^
Canada (Music Canada)[139] 2× Platinum 160,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[140] Gold 45,000‡
Italy (FIMI)[141] Gold 25,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[142] Gold 5,000*
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[143] Gold 30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[45] Platinum 600,000‡
United States (RIAA)[41] 2× Platinum 2,000,000‡

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history edit

Release dates and formats for "Beautiful"
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States November 16, 2002
RCA [15][16]
Germany January 27, 2003 Maxi CD BMG [17]
Australia February 10, 2003 [18]
Sweden RCA [144]
United Kingdom February 24, 2003
[19]
France February 25, 2003 Maxi CD Jive [20]
Canada February 27, 2003 BMG [22]
United States March 18, 2003 12-inch vinyl RCA [145]

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  • Christina Aguilera – Beautiful on YouTube

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beautiful, christina, aguilera, song, beautiful, song, recorded, american, singer, christina, aguilera, fourth, studio, album, stripped, 2002, released, album, second, single, november, 2002, ballad, beautiful, written, produced, linda, perry, discusses, inner. Beautiful is a song recorded by American singer Christina Aguilera for her fourth studio album Stripped 2002 It was released as the album s second single on November 16 2002 A pop and R amp B ballad Beautiful was written and produced by Linda Perry and discusses inner beauty as well as self esteem and insecurity Aguilera commented that she put her heart and soul into the track which she felt represented the theme of Stripped 4 Beautiful Single by Christina Aguilerafrom the album StrippedB side Dame lo que Yo Te Doy ReleasedNovember 16 2002 2002 11 16 GenrePop 1 R amp B 2 operatic pop 3 Length4 00LabelRCASongwriter s Linda PerryProducer s Linda PerryChristina Aguilera singles chronology Dirrty 2002 Beautiful 2002 Fighter 2003 Music video Beautiful on YouTube Beautiful received universal acclaim from music critics who have ranked it among Aguilera s strongest material It won the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and was also nominated for Song of the Year at the 2004 ceremony Beautiful was also a commercial success topping the charts in nine countries The song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States where it was certified double platinum for over 2 million units sold Beautiful has been widely embraced as an anthem by the LGBT community for its message of self empowerment and inner beauty An accompanying music video was directed by Jonas Akerlund and earned Aguilera a GLAAD Media Award for its positive portrayal of gay and transgender people In 2011 UK LGBT rights organization Stonewall named Beautiful the most empowering song of the previous decade for gay lesbian and bisexual people In 2009 Rolling Stone and VH1 listed it as one of the best songs of the 2000s The song was later re recorded in an electronic style titled You Are What You Are Beautiful for her first greatest hits album Keeps Gettin Better A Decade of Hits 2008 5 Contents 1 Background and recording 2 Composition and lyrics 3 Release 4 Critical reception 5 Chart performance 6 Music videos 7 Live performances 8 Legacy 9 Formats and track listings 10 Credits and personnel 10 1 Recording locations 10 2 Personnel 10 3 Musicians 11 Charts 11 1 Weekly charts 11 2 Year end charts 12 Certifications 13 Release history 14 See also 15 References 16 External linksBackground and recording edit Beautiful was written and produced by Linda Perry Christina Aguilera recorded the song at two studios The Enterprise Studios in Burbank California and Conway Recording Studios in Hollywood Prior to the collaboration with Aguilera Perry had written the song with the intention of recording it for a solo record 6 7 Perry previewed the song for Pink during recording sessions for the latter s sophomore studio album Missundaztood 2001 on which Perry worked as a producer 7 However after hearing Aguilera sing the song at Perry s house to break the ice Perry was very impressed and allowed Aguilera to include the track on her then upcoming album Stripped 7 The choice resulted in a feud between Pink against Aguilera and Perry with the former stating that it was annoying for the latter to collaborate with artists she didn t like 8 Perry later revealed to ASCAP When Christina came over to my house to start working she asked me to play some songs to break the ice I had a long conversation with my manager about it We both decided to hear Christina sing it We demoed the song with her singing it and I was like Wow That rough vocal is what is out there on radio It was that vocal that got her the song 7 Perry s then wife Sara Gilbert confirmed on her show The Talk that the final version was just a demo Gilbert also revealed that Aguilera wanted to re record the song because she did not like the initial vocals Perry denied the request because the song is supposed to be about imperfection and being vulnerable 9 Perry said as Aguilera stepped in the booth to record she said to her friend Don t look at me which Perry left at the start of the final track She told Rolling Stone I knew I was going to keep that on the record and I knew she was the right person for the song I realized Oh she s insecure She s one of those beautiful people who s got everything but is super insecure Okay this song is hers 10 Composition and lyrics edit nbsp Beautiful 2002 source source 23 second sample of Beautiful a piano driven ballad with bass guitar cello drums keyboards piano and violin Problems playing this file See media help Beautiful is a pop and R amp B ballad 1 2 that discusses issues of self esteem and insecurity promoting a message of self empowerment and embracing inner beauty 1 Larry Flick of Billboard added that the song talks about overcoming life s trials 11 Chuck Taylor also of Billboard observed that it has a message of holding oneself up against criticism from the outside 12 and Todd Burns of Stylus noted that the song also explores the main theme of the record being stripped bare in front of the public 13 Its instrumentation incorporates bass guitar cello drum kits keyboards piano and violin Sheet music for Beautiful gives the key of E Mixolydian with a slow tempo of 76 beats per minute Aguilera s vocal range spans over two octaves from the low note of E 3 to the high note of G5 she uses several melismas in the song fitting as many as seven notes in one syllable 14 Release edit Beautiful was released as the second single from Stripped It was first sent to American contemporary hit and rhythmic radio stations on November 16 2002 15 16 The song was later released as a CD single on January 27 February 10 February 24 and February 25 2003 in Germany Australia the United Kingdom and France respectively 17 18 19 20 Also on February 25 a digital remix EP of Beautiful was released worldwide 21 Two days later the single was released as a maxi single in Canada 22 On March 11 2003 the single was released as a CD in the United States 23 Critical reception edit nbsp Aguilera performing Beautiful on her Back to Basics Tour Beautiful received universal acclaim from music critics Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic commended the song for not following the club and street level R amp B which fit her poorly 24 Similarly a reviewer from Billboard described Beautiful as a single worthy ballad from a record of pleasantly surprising depth 11 In a separate review Chuck Taylor from the same magazine deemed the song breathtaking and highlighted its melody and lyrical message 12 Entertainment Weekly s David Browne called the song one of Stripped s moments noting that it is more restrained than the other songs from the album 25 Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine commented that the collaboration with Linda Perry found Aguilera truly naked and reflective of the album s title 26 Stylus Magazine s Todd Burns gave Stripped a negative review but complimented Beautiful for tastefully reining in Aguilera s frequent vocal acrobatics 13 Jane Dark of The Village Voice compared the song to the works of Mariah Carey made back when she was a natural 27 and the Attitude magazine called it universal 28 The Advocate s Larry Flick named Beautiful a Beatlesque ballad and the great queer anthem of 2003 29 He also listed it as one of the best songs of the year 29 In contrast Amanda Murray from Sputnikmusic criticized the platitude drenched lyrics but praised the overall production 30 At the 2004 Grammy Awards Beautiful won the award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and was nominated for Song of the Year 31 Beautiful is considered to be Aguilera s signature song and has been recognized as being among the strongest tracks in her catalog The song was ranked as her third best single by Rachel McRady of Wetpaint who commented that Aguilera s inspiration ballad motivated an entire generation 32 PopCrush s Alexandra Capotorto named it as her favorite track by Aguilera opining that the song is definitely one of the most memorable and greatest Christina Aguilera songs to date 33 Rolling Stone ranked Beautiful at number 52 on their list of the 100 best songs of the 2000s stating that it is delivered with full fathom force by the bottle blond with the biggest voice 34 Similarly VH1 positioned the track at number 18 on their list of the 100 greatest songs of the past decade 35 It is listed as one of the 100 best pop songs of all time by About com 36 Pride Life Global ranked it as one of the twenty best gay anthems of all time 37 Chart performance edit Beautiful was quickly released after the underperformance of the album s first single Dirrty in the United States 38 It achieved international success and was the highest charting single from Stripped in several territories The song peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 for one week becoming Aguilera s longest charting solo track spending 27 weeks on the chart 39 40 The song additionally topped Billboard Adult Contemporary Hot Dance Club Songs and Pop Songs component charts 39 In October 2022 it was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America RIAA for shipments of 2 000 000 copies 41 As of August 2014 update the single has sold 1 512 000 digital copies in that country 42 In Canada the song peaked at number one on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 43 Similarly Beautiful proved successful in Europe where it peaked within the top five of most markets in which it was released Spending a total of 51 weeks on the UK Singles Chart the song eventually peaked atop the chart becoming Aguilera s fourth UK number one 44 it was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry 45 It peaked at numbers three and 18 on the Belgian Ultratop 50 and Ultratop 40 respectively In Germany the song peaked at number four after charting for thirteen weeks on the Media Control Charts 43 However Beautiful proved less successful on the French Syndicat National de l Edition Phonographique where it reached number 27 43 The song was a success in Australia peaking at number one on the ARIA Charts where it spent a total of 13 weeks Beautiful was later certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association ARIA for shipments of 70 000 units 46 The song also charted on the New Zealand Top 40 Singles Chart for 23 weeks during which period it peaked at number one 43 In 2011 Aguilera performed the song alongside her finalist Beverly McClellan on the first season finale of The Voice 47 The following week it debuted at number 74 on the US Billboard Hot 100 48 and peaked at number 52 on the Hot Digital Songs diagram with first week sales of 42 000 downloads on the iTunes Store 49 Music videos edit Aguilera s plaintive performance was intercut with scenes of gay and transgendered people grappling with their inner and external beauty Unlike much of the media s portrayal of queers in recent times Beautiful was devoid of clownish camp and diva like poses It zeroed in on the reality of how some struggle with finding their beauty in a world where they re inherently different Larry Flick analyses the video 2004 29 The accompanying music video for Beautiful was directed by Jonas Akerlund and premiered on December 9 2002 It opens with Aguilera speaking the line Don t look at me followed by scenes of her singing alone in a room intercut with self image related sequences of other people An anorexic girl examines herself in a mirror eventually punching through it a thin teenage boy stands lifting weights in a room plastered with images of bodybuilders and an African American girl rips out pages of women s magazines including photos of only white women and throws them into a fire In one sequence a girl is physically bullied by several peers and in another a goth man sits at the back of a bus while several people get up and move 50 The video also touches on LGBT issues one scene features a gay couple portrayed by Jordan Shannon and Justin Croft kissing on a bench and ignoring the stares of people who pass them 28 Another shows a transgender woman played by Robert Sherman putting on makeup a wig and women s clothing 51 The music video debuted at number 2 on Total Request Live 52 spending a total of 50 days on the chart and retiring at number 6 53 It topped MuchMusic s Countdown for two consecutive weeks and remained on the countdown for 15 weeks 54 The video was positively reviewed by music critics 29 55 and received a Special Recognition award presented by David LaChapelle from the Gay amp Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation at its 14th GLAAD Media Awards 56 After an a cappella performance of the song Aguilera stated in her acceptance speech that this song is definitely a universal message that everybody can relate to anyone that s been discriminated against or unaccepted unappreciated or disrespected just because of who you are It was so important to me that I support the gay community in this sense 56 29 Billboard included Beautiful on its list of the greatest music videos of the 21st century and Gail Mitchell wrote that it eloquently touches on insecurity 55 Gay journalist Larry Flick praised the video for its stunning execution and depiction of self love and noted that with its help the song became a perfect slice of cinematic empowerment 29 On October 21 2022 Aguilera released a new music video for the song which depicts kids and teens grappling with the onslaught of negative messaging on social media body dysmorphia plastic surgery depression and suicidal ideation 57 CelebMix called the message behind the video powerful noting that it highlights the impact of popular culture and social media on young people Aguilera was given the Cybersmiler of the Month Award after the video was released 58 It also won the British Television Advertising Award 59 and won two awards at the 2023 Webby s Best Music Video and Best Video People s Voice 60 Live performances edit nbsp Aguilera performs the song at the 2014 Breakthrough Prize ceremony Recognized as one of her signature songs Aguilera has performed Beautiful at a number of venues and events 61 During the promotion of Stripped she appeared on VH1 s Big In Awards 62 Top of the Pops 63 and the 46th Annual Grammy Awards 64 The song was included on the setlists of The Stripped Tour the Justified and Stripped Tour in 2003 65 and the Back to Basics Tour in 2006 66 Beautiful was also sung on the television special VH1 Storytellers in 2010 67 Beautiful has also been performed on charity events and fundraisings such as CNN Heroes introduced by Anderson Cooper saying It s my pleasure to introduce a performer with unparalleled range and passion her song is a reminder that out of great trials and tribulations we can all create something beautiful 68 Justin Timberlake amp Friends in 2010 69 and Hurricane Sandy Coming Together in 2012 70 In 2021 Aguilera sang Beautiful at the Verizon s Big Concert for Small Business Super Bowl afterparty 71 at her performance at the Hollywood Bowl with Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic 72 73 as well as the 47th People s Choice Awards 74 Legacy edit nbsp Beautiful is widely regarded as an anthem by the LGBT community Beautiful has been embraced by the LGBT community as an anthem The Advocate s Larry Flick believed the release of the song was one of the most powerful moments of queer activism in 2003 29 On October 5 2010 several hundred people gathered in front of the Massachusetts State House and sang Beautiful as a tribute to the teenagers who had committed suicide due to anti gay bullying during the previous months 75 In March 2011 the Columbus Children s Choir and Columbus Gay Men s Chorus joined to perform the song as a contribution to the It Gets Better Project 76 UK LGBT rights charity Stonewall named Beautiful the most empowering song of the decade for lesbian gay and bisexual people media personality and Stonewall contributor Paul Gambaccini called the song a major achievement that has inspired millions of young people around the world 77 The result is based on the choice from 1 007 readers 77 Aguilera commented of the song s reception from the LGBT community I cannot express in words how much the LGBT community means to me On my darkest day their support lifts me up I feel honored that some of my songs become anthems to them as well 78 Beautiful inspired a subgenre of empowerment pop songs including Katy Perry s Firework 2010 and Lady Gaga s Born This Way 2011 28 The transgender character from its music video seemingly influenced the Denis O Hare s Liz Taylor role in the horror television series American Horror Story Hotel 28 In 2022 Billboard ranked the song the second on their list of The 100 Greatest Songs of 2002 79 They noted that the Grammy winning empowerment anthem provides a stunningly detailed illustration of the search for one s inner beauty amid battling insecurities 79 Formats and track listings editUS Germany and France CD single 17 20 23 Beautiful 3 58 Dame lo que Yo Te Doy 3 46 Beautiful music video 3 59 UK CD single 19 Beautiful 3 58 Dirrty MaUVe Remix 8 11 Beautiful music video 3 59 Digital remix EP 21 Beautiful Peter Rauhofer Radio Mix 3 58 Beautiful Al B Rich Radio Mix 4 14 Beautiful Valentin Radio Mix 3 59 Beautiful Peter Rauhofer Short Club 7 3 Beautiful Brother Brown Mishow 5 11 Beautiful Brother Brown Divine Mix 9 3 Beautiful Al B Rich Next Level Mix 8 36 Beautiful Peter Rauhofer Beautiful Theme 3 40 Beautiful Valentin Club Mix 5 56 Beautiful Peter Rauhofer Extended Club 10 33 Beautiful Brother Brown Dub 7 50Credits and personnel editCredits are adapted from the Beautiful CD single liner notes 80 Recording locations edit Mixed at The Enterprise Studios Burbank California Engineered at Mad Dog Studios Burbank California Additional recording at The Enterprise Studios Burbank California Mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering Personnel edit Writing Composing Producing Linda Perry Mixing Dave Hard Drive Pensado Assisted mixing Ethan Willoughby Engineering Linda Perry David Guerrero Pro Tools engineering Davy Vain Mastering Brian Big Bass Gardner Editing Mike Barnard Musicians edit Vocals Christina Aguilera Piano Guitar Bass Linda Perry Keyboards Damon Fox Drums Brian MacLeod Strings The Section Quartet Violin Eric Gorfain Viola Shanti Randall Cello Richard Dodd Additional Strings and String Arrangement Linda PerryCharts editWeekly charts edit Weekly chart performance for Beautiful Chart 2002 2003 Peakposition Australia ARIA 81 1 Australian Club ARIA 82 2 Austria O3 Austria Top 40 83 5 Belgium Ultratop 50 Flanders 84 3 Belgium Ultratop 50 Wallonia 85 18 Canada Nielsen SoundScan 86 1 Canada Radio Nielsen BDS 87 1 Canada AC Nielsen BDS 87 1 Canada CHR Top 40 Nielsen BDS 87 1 Croatia HRT 88 9 Czech Republic Radio Top 50 89 7 Denmark Tracklisten 90 9 Ecuador Notimex 91 1 El Salvador Notimex 92 3 Europe Eurochart Hot 100 93 3 France SNEP 94 27 Germany Official German Charts 95 4 Guatemala Notimex 92 1 Hungary Radios Top 40 96 6 Hungary Single Top 40 97 10 Iceland Islenski Listinn Topp 20 98 2 Ireland IRMA 99 1 Italy FIMI 100 8 Lithuania AGATA 101 1 Netherlands Dutch Top 40 102 2 Netherlands Single Top 100 103 4 New Zealand Recorded Music NZ 104 1 Norway VG lista 105 5 Peru Notimex 91 3 Poland Music amp Media 106 1 Poland Polish Airplay Top 30 107 3 Romania Romanian Top 100 108 1 Scotland OCC 109 1 Sweden Sverigetopplistan 110 3 Switzerland Schweizer Hitparade 111 7 UK Singles OCC 112 1 US Billboard Hot 100 113 2 US Adult Contemporary Billboard 114 1 US Adult Top 40 Billboard 115 19 US Dance Club Songs Billboard 116 1 US Dance Singles Sales Billboard 117 15 US Mainstream Top 40 Billboard 118 1 US Rhythmic Billboard 119 13 Year end charts edit Year end chart performance for Beautiful Chart 2003 Position Australia ARIA 120 24 Austria O3 Austria Top 40 121 45 Belgium Ultratop 50 Flanders 122 31 Belgium Ultratop 50 Wallonia 123 84 Brazil Crowley 124 73 Germany Official German Charts 125 79 Ireland IRMA 126 16 Italy FIMI 127 45 Netherlands Dutch Top 40 128 20 Netherlands Single Top 100 129 35 New Zealand Recorded Music NZ 130 3 Romania Romania Top 100 131 23 Sweden Sverigetopplistan 132 27 Switzerland Schweizer Hitparade 133 66 UK Singles OCC 134 23 US Billboard Hot 100 135 16 US Adult Contemporary Billboard 136 5 US Adult Top 40 Billboard 137 30 US Mainstream Top 40 Billboard 136 4 US Rhythmic Top 40 Billboard 138 49Certifications editCertifications and sales for Beautiful Region Certification Certified units sales Australia ARIA 46 Platinum 70 000 Canada Music Canada 139 2 Platinum 160 000 Denmark IFPI Danmark 140 Gold 45 000 Italy FIMI 141 Gold 25 000 New Zealand RMNZ 142 Gold 5 000 Spain PROMUSICAE 143 Gold 30 000 United Kingdom BPI 45 Platinum 600 000 United States RIAA 41 2 Platinum 2 000 000 Sales figures based on certification alone Shipments figures based on certification alone Sales streaming figures based on certification alone Release history editRelease dates and formats for Beautiful Region Date Format s Label s Ref United States November 16 2002 Contemporary hit radiorhythmic contemporary radio RCA 15 16 Germany January 27 2003 Maxi CD BMG 17 Australia February 10 2003 18 Sweden RCA 144 United Kingdom February 24 2003 Cassettemaxi CD 19 France February 25 2003 Maxi CD Jive 20 Canada February 27 2003 BMG 22 United States March 18 2003 12 inch vinyl RCA 145 See also editList of number one adult contemporary singles of 2003 U S List of number one dance singles of 2003 U S List of Romanian Top 100 number ones of the 2000sReferences edit a b c Beautiful by Christina Aguilera Song Stories Rolling Stone Archived from the original on March 27 2014 Retrieved April 2 2014 a b Mace Tessler Isaac December 20 2013 SINGLE REVIEW Little Mix Little Me Pop Scoop Archived from the original on September 2 2016 Retrieved December 8 2016 Rolling Stone Staff June 17 2011 100 Best Songs of the 2000s Rolling Stone Archived from the original on November 26 2021 Retrieved November 4 2022 The apex of opera pop Or is it Oprah pop a magnificently schmaltzy anthem of female survival Neuman Melinda 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