Elon Musk’s Estranged Daughter Opens Up About Life Away from the Spotlight
Elon Musk’s estranged transgender daughter, Vivian Wilson, has cut ties with her billionaire father. Now 21, she’s sharing her life on her own terms—far from the public assumptions about her wealth.
Financially Independent, Grounded Lifestyle
Despite being the eldest of Musk’s 14 children, Wilson insists she’s financially independent. “People assume I have a lot of money. I don’t have hundreds of thousands of dollars at my disposal,” she told The Cut. “My mom is rich, right? But obviously the other one [Musk] … is unimaginably wealthy.”
Rather than chasing her father’s fortune, Wilson lives modestly. She shares a home with three roommates to save money. “I don’t have a desire to be super rich,” she said. “I can afford food. I have friends, a shelter, and some expendable income—more fortunate than most people my age in Los Angeles.”
Pursuing Education and Personal Goals
Wilson plans to enroll at a community college to study languages after dropping out of her Japanese studies in Japan. Her focus is clear: build a life independent of her father’s fame and fortune.
Public Estrangement
Wilson’s estrangement from Musk became public in 2022 when she filed to change her name and gender. In court documents, she stated: “I no longer live or wish to be related to my biological father in any way, shape or form.”
The fallout has been public and tense. Musk, known for supporting MAGA figures, once claimed Wilson had been ki**ed by the “woke mind virus.” She responded quickly on social media: she was alive and well. She has openly criticized Musk, calling him a “pathetic man-child” for refusing to accept her gender identity.
Early Life and Education
Born Xavier Alexander Musk, Wilson came out as a transgender woman in 2020. Her mother is Canadian author Justine Musk, Elon’s first wife.
Wilson attended elite schools, including a private school in Bel-Air and Ad Astra, the SpaceX-founded school her father created. Later, she transferred to Crossroads in Santa Monica, graduating among peers she describes as “nepo babies.”
Reflecting on her teen years, she admitted, “I was not popular, I didn’t talk to anyone.” She came out at 16, and by 18 in 2022, her relationship with Musk had deteriorated further.
Embracing Life on Her Own Terms
Despite a privileged upbringing, Wilson values her independence. “I fought so hard to be viewed as a regular person,” she said. “There was a moment right before I became famous where no one knew me. Everyone treated me normally. I kind of miss that—but I also like being famous.”
Modeling and Pride
Wilson is now pursuing modeling, has an agent, and recently landed a Teen Vogue cover. She has performed in a drag show, proudly waving a transgender pride flag. She continues to embrace her identity and self-expression.
“I don’t have a desire to be super rich,” she reiterated. “I can afford food. I have friends, a shelter, and some expendable income. I feel fortunate, and I’m grateful for this life.”
