Vivian Wilson'S Red Carpet Drama: Walking Away From Dad'S Shadow

Vivian Wilson's Red Carpet Exit

Vivian Jenna Wilson, daughter of billionaire Elon Musk, is making headlines again, but this time it's for an unexpected red carpet moment. While attending a Desigual Vintage event in Ibiza, Spain, Wilson, aged 22, decided to end an interview abruptly when a reporter brought up her father, the infamous entrepreneur Elon Musk.

The incident unfolded as Wilson was enjoying her time at the event, chatting with reporters. Things took a turn when a reporter casually asked, "Your father the best, no?" Wilson, seemingly taken aback, replied with, "My what? Sorry?" The question was repeated, and after a brief pause, Wilson simply said "OK," before making her exit.

“I have disowned Musk, rather than the other way around,” Wilson once expressed on social media, highlighting the deep divide between them.

A Public Family Rift

This red carpet moment is just another episode in the ongoing family drama between Wilson and her estranged father. Wilson, who came out as transgender in 2020 and changed her name and gender legally in 2022, has made it clear that she wants no association with Musk. She even dropped the Musk surname in her legal documents, stating her desire to sever ties "in any way, shape or form."

Both Wilson and Musk have openly discussed their fractured relationship over the years. Wilson has often shared her views, stating that Musk "wasn't there" during her upbringing and that she faced criticism for her femininity and queerness. Her reflections on social media further emphasize her stance on their disconnection.

Musk's Perspective

Elon Musk hasn't stayed silent about the situation either. He has spoken publicly on several occasions, including conversations with his biographer and other public figures. In a controversial 2024 interview, Musk referred to Wilson by her former name and alleged manipulation regarding her gender transition, sparking backlash from the LGBTQ+ community.

Wilson and her twin brother, Griffin, were born in 2004 during Musk's marriage to author Justine Wilson. Musk has since become a father to 14 children with various partners, including musician Grimes and Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis. Wilson's experiences growing up in such a high-profile family have been described as "isolating" and "strange," providing her a unique perspective on privilege and inequality.