Vivian Jenna Wilson, the transgender daughter of Elon Musk, recently gave a revealing interview with NBC News, sharing her challenging relationship with her father and the complexities of her transition journey. In her first public interview, Vivian described Musk as cruel, narcissistic, and often absent, providing a detailed account of her experiences growing up and the struggles she faced.

Transition and Family Dynamics

Vivian, who transitioned from male to female, chose to change her surname to distance herself from her father. She spoke out days after Musk made a series of controversial claims, including stating that she was “dead” after her transition and vowing to “destroy the woke mind virus.” Musk also alleged that he was “tricked” into authorizing her transition treatment when she was 16, claiming he had no understanding of what was happening at the time.

Vivian firmly refuted these claims, stating that Musk was well aware of the situation. She explained that she had wanted to start treatment for severe gender dysphoria for months but needed consent from both Musk and her mother, Justine Musk, due to their joint custody arrangement following their 2008 divorce. While her mother was supportive, Musk was initially hesitant and required a face-to-face meeting to discuss the treatment.

Detailed Recollection of Consent Process

Vivian recalled that Musk read the medical forms she provided at least twice, demonstrating that he was informed about the treatment and its potential side effects. She emphasized that he was not tricked into giving his consent and knew exactly what the treatment entailed. Despite Musk’s recent public comments with conservative commentator Jordan Peterson, where he claimed that puberty blockers were “sterilization drugs,” Vivian pointed out that these treatments do not affect fertility and are life-saving for many transgender individuals.

Experiences Growing Up with Elon Musk

Reflecting on her childhood, Vivian described Musk as rarely present in her life, estimating he was only around about 10% of the time. When he was present, he was quick to anger and often berated her, especially when she displayed feminine traits. Vivian shared a particularly painful memory of a road trip that turned out to be an advertisement for one of Musk’s cars. During the trip, Musk harshly criticized her for her high-pitched voice, insisting she make it deeper, which she found cruel and demeaning.

Public Persona vs. Private Reality

On social media, Musk claimed he knew Vivian was “gay” from a young age because she enjoyed musical theatre and chose “fabulous” jackets for him to wear. Vivian dismissed these statements, arguing that Musk resorted to stereotypes because he was not present enough to understand her true self. She wrote in a social media thread that she “most certainly” did not do what Musk said, asserting that he reduced her to a “happy little stereotype” to fit his narrative.

Legal Separation and Moving Forward

In 2022, Vivian legally changed her name and birth certificate to sever ties with Musk completely, stating in court documents that she no longer wanted to “be related to my biological father in any way, shape, or form.” She revealed in the interview that she hasn’t spoken to Musk in about four years and refuses to let his opinions define her. Vivian concluded by emphasizing that she is legally recognized as a woman in California and does not concern herself with Musk’s views. Instead, she focuses on her own identity and well-being, determined to live her life on her terms.