Elon Musk, known as the billionaire genius, aspires to colonize Mars, revolutionize transportation, and potentially replace human brains with AI chips. But while his tech empire is booming, his personal life is a web of emotional chaos, estranged relationships, and eyebrow-raising baby name choices. Despite being the world’s richest man, Musk’s family life is far from picture-perfect. From heartbreak and loss to bitter custody battles and children who want nothing to do with him, here’s a deep dive into the tragic details of Elon Musk’s kids.
The Death of Musk’s Firstborn
Before Musk became a father to a dozen children (and counting), he and his first wife, Canadian author Justine Wilson, experienced an unimaginable tragedy. In 2002, the couple welcomed their first child, Nevada Alexander Musk. But joy quickly turned to devastation when Nevada passed away at just 10 weeks old due to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
In 2022, Musk spoke about his grief when refusing to reinstate conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on Twitter, stating, “My firstborn child died in my arms. I felt his last heartbeat.”
Wilson later clarified that she was the one holding Nevada at the time, revealing a rare moment where Musk’s version of events didn’t quite align with reality.
The heartbreak of losing Nevada deeply affected Musk and Wilson, leading them to pursue IVF for future pregnancies.
One Child Publicly Disowns Him
Determined to grow their family, Musk and Wilson used in vitro fertilization (IVF), which resulted in twins—Griffin and Vivian—born in 2004, followed by triplets—Kai, Saxon, and Damian—in 2006. That’s right, five kids in the span of two years. Clearly, Musk doesn’t do things halfway.
While Griffin and the triplets have kept a low profile, Vivian has taken a very public stance against her father. In 2022, she filed legal documents to change her name to Vivian Jenna Wilson, dropping her father’s last name and adopting her mother’s.
What was her court statement? “I no longer live with or wish to be related to my biological father in any way, shape, or form.” Ouch.
Musk has attributed their estrangement to what he calls the “woke mind virus.” In a 2024 interview, he lamented, “I lost my son, essentially… My son is dead.” Since Vivian is very much alive, it’s clear Musk sees her transition as a personal loss, making their fractured relationship even more tragic.
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