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Christina Aguilera Dazzles on Red Carpet with Fiancé Matthew Rutler
The pop star and her longtime partner attended the 2026 Breakthrough Prize awards show.
Apr. 19, 2026 at 7:54am
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Christina Aguilera and her fiancé Matthew Rutler brought high-wattage style to the 2026 Breakthrough Prize awards in Santa Monica.Santa Monica TodayChristina Aguilera, 45, turned heads on the red carpet at the 2026 Breakthrough Prize awards in Santa Monica, California, on Saturday, April 18. The singer was joined by her fiancé of over a decade, Matthew Rutler, as the couple posed for photos and shared a kiss before heading into the ceremony.
Why it matters
Aguilera and Rutler have kept their relationship largely out of the spotlight in recent years, making this rare public appearance together all the more noteworthy. The Breakthrough Prize honors groundbreaking achievements in science, bringing together celebrities and industry leaders.
The details
Aguilera wore a stunning black, skin-tight gown with a floor-length train and a corseted midsection. She styled her hair in a short bob with bangs and accentuated her striking blue eyes with a silver-colored smokey eye. Rutler, who has been engaged to Aguilera since 2014, looked dapper in a black and white suit as he wrapped his arm around his fiancée on the red carpet.
- The 2026 Breakthrough Prize awards ceremony took place on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
- Aguilera and Rutler have been engaged since 2014.
The players
Christina Aguilera
A 45-year-old pop star known for hits like 'Lady Marmalade' who attended the Breakthrough Prize awards with her longtime fiancé.
Matthew Rutler
Christina Aguilera's fiancé since 2014 who has worked as a production assistant in the entertainment industry.
What they’re saying
“You're simply the best, @m_rutler! You continuously impress me with how devoted, driven and hardworking you are, while being a devoted, loving and thoughtful parent & partner. You always strive to be better and never settle for anything but.”
— Christina Aguilera
The takeaway
Despite keeping their relationship largely private in recent years, Christina Aguilera and Matthew Rutler's rare public appearance together at the prestigious Breakthrough Prize awards underscores the enduring nature of their decade-plus engagement and commitment to each other.
