Christina Aguilera has revealed what went on behind the scenes while filming her new opera-inspired Menulog advertisement.
The high-budget ad, which was released Down Under in October, features the pop starlet and American rapper Latto performing a duet inspired by Menulog’s jingle Did Somebody Say.
During the clip, Christina, 42, and Latto, 24, are seen wearing dramatic opera-themed costumes as they waltz through a palace interior while a gaggle of servants cater to their every whim.
Speaking to Today host Sarah Abo this weekend, Christina admitted it was physically challenging to perform in her costume.
‘My dress weighed a zillion pounds. I had to have like, four people help me just to carry it around,’ the Fighter hitmaker revealed during a backstage interview at her Melbourne show on Saturday night.
Christina Aguilera reveals the reality of her elaborate Menulog ad
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Christina Aguilera (right) has revealed she needed FOUR people to help her move in her gown while filming elaborate Menulog ad alongside Latto, 24, (left)
The six-time Grammy winner only had positive things to say about her co-star Latto, who performed a rap about Menulog while Christina sang operatic notes behind her.
‘Latto was amazing. She was great energy to work with. So fun, we laughed the entire time,’ she mused.
Christina has gone to great lengths to promote her Australian sponsor Menulog, having sported a bespoke handbag inspired by the delivery app ahead of her flight to Australia last week.
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‘My dress weighed a zillion pounds. I had to have like, four people help me just to carry it around,’ the Fighter hitmaker revealed to Today’s Sarah Abo on Saturday night. Pictured: Christina wearing her extremely heavy dress on-set
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The six-time Grammy winner only had positive things to say about her co-star Latto, who performed a rap about Menulog while Christina sang operatic notes behind her
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The American pop star played her first concert Down Under in 15 years on Saturday, performing at the government-sponsored music festival Always Live, at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne
The American pop star played her first concert Down Under in 15 years on Saturday, performing at the government-sponsored music festival Always Live, at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne.
From November 24 to December 10, more than 165 artists will rock out at over 60 sizzling events across Melbourne and beyond.
The 17-day live music program takes place across Victoria, will include performances by UK singer Jessie Ware, and A.B. Original.
Melbourne-based rock band Amyl and the Sniffers, UK-Indian musician Jai Paul and Peter Garrett are among the 60+ events scheduled to take place.
The full list of performances can be found at alwayslive.com.au.
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