Vivian Wilson is setting the record straight after her father, billionaire Elon Musk, made derogatory remarks about her gender. In a recent interview with Jordan Peterson on the conservative platform Daily Wire, Musk criticized gender-affirming care, alleging that it had “killed” his daughter and repeatedly misgendered her.
Musk claimed that when Vivian expressed her desire to begin transitioning, he felt he was “essentially tricked into signing documents” without fully understanding the situation. He also stated that doctors warned him Vivian “might commit suicide” if she were denied the necessary care.
Who is Vivian Musk?
Vivian, who was born in 2004 and is one of Elon and Justine Musk’s children, has faced significant public scrutiny following her decision. In addition to Vivian, the Musk family includes late son Nevada Alexander Musk, Vivian’s twin brother Griffin Musk, and 16-year-old triplets Kai, Saxon, and Damian Musk. As the family navigates these complex and emotional issues, Grimes’ support highlights the deepening divide and the personal challenges involved.
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Elon Musk’s Ex Grimes Shares Support for His Daughter
After Tesla CEO Elon Musk criticized his daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson for coming out as transgender and seeking gender-affirming treatment, Grimes, his ex-partner and mother of their children X Æ A-Xii, Exa Dark Sideræl, and Techno Mechanicus, has publicly expressed her support for Vivian. In a heartfelt message posted on X (formerly Twitter) on July 25, Grimes declared, “I love and am forever endlessly proud of Vivian,” standing firmly by her side amid the controversy.
What Are The Elon Musk’s Comments?
Elon Musk’s comments on the situation have been contentious. He expressed his disapproval of Vivian’s decision, suggesting that she had been “killed” in his eyes by what he termed “the woke mind virus.” Musk claimed in an interview with Daily Wire, published on July 23, that he felt misled into signing documents related to Vivian’s transition. He attributed his confusion and subsequent regrets to the tumultuous period during the COVID-19 pandemic, which he said clouded his judgment and understanding of the situation.
What are the Vivian quickly fired back at her father’s comments?
- “I think he was under the assumption that I wasn’t going to say anything and I would just let this go unchallenged,” the 20-year-old told NBC News in an interview published July 25. “Which I’m not going to do, because if you’re going to lie about me, like, blatantly to an audience of millions, I’m not just gonna let that slide.”
- Vivian—who filed to change her name when she was a legal adult at the age 18—also highlighted her ability to make her own decisions about her identity and health.
- “I would like to emphasize one thing: I am an adult. I am 20 years old. I am not a child,” she said. “My life should be defined by my own choices.”
