Burlesque

film by Antin [2010]

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The film Burlesque (2010) is a musical drama directed by Steve Antin. It stars Christina Aguilera as a young woman from a small town who pursues her dream of becoming an entertainer. Aguilera's character, Ali Rose, finds work at a burlesque club owned by Tess (played by Cher) and eventually becomes a star performer. The film features Aguilera's music and explores themes of ambition, friendship, and the challenges of the entertainment industry.12

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Christina Aguilera
>Burlesque, as a young small-town woman with dreams of becoming an entertainer. The following year she became a judge on the television singing competition The Voice; she remained with the show until 2016. During this time Aguilera continued to act. Her notable TV credits included…
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>Burlesque, as a young small-town woman with dreams of becoming an entertainer. The following year she became a judge on the television singing competition The Voice; she remained with the show until 2016. During this time Aguilera continued to act. Her notable TV credits included…
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Cher
Acting career
…performer in the musical drama Burlesque, and in the following year she provided the voice of a lioness in the comedy Zookeeper. Cher later appeared in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018).
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…performer in the musical drama Burlesque, and in the following year she provided the voice of a lioness in the comedy Zookeeper. Cher later appeared in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018).
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