Elon Musk's Daughter Vivian Wilson Loses Patience When Asked About Father
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Vivian Wilson, daughter of Elon Musk, became visibly annoyed when asked about her father during an event in Spain.
- Wilson, who legally changed her gender and dropped Musk's surname, has publicly criticized her father and stated she wants no relationship with him.
- Musk has previously described his daughter as a "communist" and linked her political views to her private schooling.
Vivian Wilson, daughter of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, displayed clear frustration when questioned about her father during a recent event in Spain. When a journalist asked if her father was the "best," Wilson, 22, responded with a brief, dismissive "Okay" before becoming visibly agitated and ending the interview. This interaction highlights the long-standing estrangement between Wilson and Musk. In 2022, Wilson officially changed her gender and legal name, dropping the Musk surname. She has publicly stated her desire to distance herself from her father, declaring in court documents that she no longer wishes to be associated with him. Musk himself has spoken about their fractured relationship. In a 2023 interview with his biographer, Walter Isaacson, he referred to Vivian as a "total communist." He also suggested that her political views were influenced by her attendance at a private school in Santa Monica, California. Wilson's public statements and actions, including her gender transition and her expressed desire for no contact, underscore a deep rift. The contrast between her public persona and her father's high-profile status continues to draw attention.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.