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At the time, she also made it clear that she no longer wished to be associated with her father.
Since then, the divide between the two has frequently played out in public.
Wilson has described Musk as largely absent during much of her childhood and has criticized comments he later made regarding her transition.
Their strained relationship has generated headlines for years, but Wilson has increasingly focused on building a life and career independent of the Musk name.
Long before her latest Savage X Fenty campaign, Wilson began attracting attention on her own.
Her breakthrough modeling moment came with a Teen Vogue cover shoot that introduced her to a wider audience.
The response was immediate.
Fans praised her confidence, style, and striking appearance. While some pointed out her resemblance to Elon Musk, many others focused on her individuality and growing presence in fashion.
Finding her voice
Wilson has also been candid about the challenges she faced before coming out.
Reflecting on that period of her life, she recalled reaching a point where staying silent no longer felt possible.
“I know for a fact I am trans,” she remembered thinking.
The emotional toll became overwhelming.
“I was constantly having mental breakdowns in the middle of class,” she shared. “I didn’t want to wake up. I didn’t want to do anything. I just wanted to rot.”
Eventually, she made the decision to tell the world.
“I said, ‘I’m trans. She/her pronouns,’” she recalled.
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While her relationship with her father grew increasingly distant, Wilson has repeatedly credited her mother, author Justine Musk, for providing unwavering support.
According to Wilson, her mother stood by her throughout her transition and respected her decisions as she began creating her own path.
That support remains a cornerstone of her life today.
As her modeling career continues to gain momentum, Wilson is proving that she is more than a member of one of the world’s most famous families.
With major campaigns, magazine covers, and a growing public profile, she is steadily building a brand and identity of her own.
And while questions about Elon Musk continue to follow her, Vivian Wilson appears increasingly focused on something else entirely: