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You May Want To Sit Down Before You See Christina Aguilera's Semi-Sheer Dress While Performing At The Obama Presidential Center Opening

June 19, 2026 by Abigail Connolly
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Christina Aguilera was a notable guest at the opening ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center and wore a dress that turned heads.

The pop star was a performer during the opening ceremony festivities of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Illinois, this week. She was one of many celebrities who took the stage and did some kind of presentation, celebrating the new historical building and the services it hopes to provide its local community. Christina also caught people’s attention as she sang, due to the slightly sultry, semi-sheer dress she wore on stage. Read more about it below.

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Christina Aguilera Performs In A Semi-Sheer Dress During The Obama Presidential Center Opening Ceremony

Yesterday, many people's eyes were on Chicago as the highly anticipated Obama Presidential Center opened this week. On Thursday, June 18th, stars, politicians, and more gathered on the center's campus in Chicago's South Side for an elaborate opening ceremony.

 

With a stage set up, there were speeches made by the Obamas, as well as live musical performances. At one point, the "Genie In A Bottle" singer took the mic to sing "What A Wonderful World" for a room of locked-in attendees. Her dress for the occasion caught a lot of people's attention, as she wore a light gray dress that was made from a semi-sheer fabric.

 

The dress hugged her slim figure and had a mermaid-style silhouette towards the bottom, as well as a train that trailed behind her. She kept her accessories minimal, sporting some subtle silver jewelry. Her blonde hair was worn down and in loose curls.

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Fans React To Christina's Look On Social Media

The formal, eye-catching dress for the occasion ended up being the talk of the town, with numerous social media users commenting on it via various platforms.

 

There were some of the Burlesque actress's loyal fans and other internet users who thought she looked great and that the uniqueness of the dress added to the event's exciting energy. Though there was a little bit of backlash surrounding whether or not the look was appropriate, her fans and fashion enthusiasts seemed to drown out any of that noise.

 

"This might actually be her best look ever," wrote a Reddit user. "She is so hit or miss, but I may not also understand her style, which is okay. She dresses well, I just am never blown away; always kind of underwhelmed or confused."

 

"Diva," added another. "It reminds me of the draping on the Statue of Liberty. It's not over the top but perfect for the occasion."

 

"Wow," a fan commented. "So, so beautiful."

 

"Yes, this is giving Lady Liberty in the best way," added another.

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Editorial Assistant

Abigail is a journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. As an Editorial Assistant for SheFinds, she covers topics ranging from celebrity news and fashion to wellness. She has written for other publications, including Chip Chick, Bandsintown, BroadwayWorld, and more. When she isn't writing, Abigail loves spending time in the city with her friends, being a 'dog mom' to her Chihuahua, and singing along to some of her favorite music.

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