Vivian Wilson on financial independence and life away from Elon Musk's shadow

While Vivian Wilson is the offspring of former partners Elon Musk and Justine Wilson, she does not subsist on a large inheritance.

“Many individuals presume I possess considerable financial resources. I do not command hundreds of thousands of dollars readily accessible to me," the 21-year-old Vivian disclosed to The Cut in a profile published on Tuesday, September 2. "My mother is affluent, correct? However, it is evident that my other parent possesses an incalculable level of riches.”

The model additionally disclosed that she shares her living space with three other individuals, an arrangement she states is “more economical” than maintaining a solo residence.

“I do not harbor an ambition to become exceedingly wealthy," Vivian communicated to The Cut. “I am able to purchase groceries. I have companions, a place to live, and some discretionary funds, which is pleasant and significantly more privileged than the majority of my peers in Los Angeles.”

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Musk, aged 54, and Justine, aged 53, were wed between 2000 and 2008, a period during which they had six offspring. They are the parents of Vivian and her twin brother, Griffin, 21, alongside 19-year-old triplets Kai, Saxon, and Damian. (Musk and Justine likewise had a son, Nevada, who passed away from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome at ten weeks of age. Musk additionally fathers eight other children through different partnerships.)

Regarding Vivian, she has maintained a separation from Musk since the year 2020, subsequent to her public declaration of being transgender.

“I experienced extraordinarily — I cannot adequately stress the intensity of this statement — profoundly severe gender dysphoria,” she recounted to The Cut, opting not to elaborate on her family relationships.

Since then, Vivian has endeavored to forge her unique path, distinct from the influence of her parents. (Justine is a celebrated writer, whereas Musk is widely known as the chief executive of both Tesla and SpaceX.)

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“I am not particularly adept at celebrity. It is an acquired ability. I strived relentlessly for an extended period to be perceived as an ordinary individual," Vivian clarified. "There existed a brief period just prior to my rise to prominence when my identity was unknown. It was remarkable. Everyone interacted with me as a typical person. I somewhat long for that anonymity, yet I also appreciate being famous.”

As per Vivian, her current sentiment towards renown is “somewhat apathetic.”

“Nevertheless, I appreciate that it generates income for me," Vivian conceded. "I prioritize contemplating the encouragement I receive over the animosity, and it tends to counterbalance it. Numerous hostile comments are directed at me online. Yet, what am I truly expected to do concerning that? My only real option is to confront it and move past it."