The incident unfolded on 2/6 at the Desigual Vintage event in Ibiza, Spain. After Vivian Wilson spoke to the media about her trip, a reporter asked, "Your dad is the best, right?" She initially feigned not hearing, then turned and departed when the question was repeated.
The interview is currently trending on social media, with over 3 million views on X after an account reposted it. Supporters defended Vivian Wilson, arguing against probing her private life due to the father-daughter conflict spanning years. Vivian, a transgender woman, has faced public criticism from Elon Musk regarding her gender identity. Critics suggested she should have responded maturely, offering a candid remark instead of "running away like a child."
Born in 2004, Vivian Wilson is the eldest child of "the world's richest man" Elon Musk and his first wife, novelist Justine Wilson. She publicly came out as transgender at 16. In 2022, she filed a petition with the court to recognize her female gender and change her name from Xavier Alexander Musk to Vivian Jenna Wilson. Vivian also stated in court documents that she "does not wish to be related to her biological father in any way, shape or form."
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Model Vivian Wilson in a fashion photoshoot earlier this year. *Photo: Instagram Vivian Wilson* |
The father and daughter frequently criticize each other on social media and in the press. In a 2024 interview, Elon Musk claimed Vivian "tricked" him into signing gender transition documents, stating he "lost a son." He still refers to Vivian by her "deadname" Xavier, an act widely considered disrespectful to transgender individuals, claiming his child was "killed by the woke mind virus."
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, "woke" refers to being aware of and actively attentive to important societal issues, such as racial injustice, gender inequality, or discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community.
Shortly after, Vivian Wilson responded to her father's views, stating he was largely absent during her childhood. Speaking with NBC News in 2024, Vivian mentioned that Elon Musk did not know what she looked like as a child because he was always away from home. Despite their brief time together, he often criticized her femininity. Vivian described her father as "careless" and "excessively self-absorbed," expressing no interest in maintaining contact with him.
In April, the model gained attention for an interview with Cosmopolitan, where she discussed her "isolated" childhood. Growing up in an affluent family, Vivian always felt estranged and perceived wealth inequality from a young age. As a child, adults would scold her as "overdramatic" for feeling distressed by homeless people. When asked if she found it difficult to constantly be referred to as "Elon Musk's daughter," Vivian stated there was nothing she could do about it. For her, her background is just one part of her life story and does not define her future.
Beyond modeling, Vivian Wilson is a cultural commentator and an activist for transgender rights. She currently resides in Los Angeles, USA, earning most of her income from modeling. She rose to prominence in the modeling world after appearing on the cover of Teen Vogue in 1/2025, subsequently receiving numerous collaboration offers, including from singer Rihanna's lingerie brand Savage X Fenty.
Vivian also has one twin brother and three other biological siblings. Two years before her birth, her parents welcomed their first son, who passed away at just 10 weeks old. She also has eight half-siblings from her father's other relationships.
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