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Justine Musk

Justine Musk (born Jennifer Justine Wilson) is a Canadian author known for fantasy and science fiction writing.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Justine Musk (born Jennifer Justine Wilson) is a Canadian author known for fantasy and science fiction writing. She is also known as the first ex-wife of Elon Musk and the mother of six of his children, including the late Nevada Alexander Musk and their five surviving children.

Early life

Justine Musk was born Jennifer Justine Wilson in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, in 1972. Available sources identify her as Canadian and connect her early life to Ontario.

Writing career

She is a novelist whose work has been described as fantasy, science fiction, and contemporary fantasy. Sources list BloodAngel, Uninvited, and Lord of Bones among her books.

Personal life

Musk married Elon Musk in 2000 and their marriage ended in divorce in 2008. They had six children together, including a son who died in infancy.

Public profile

Outside her fiction, Musk has been publicly identified in connection with essays, interviews, and commentary about creativity and her former marriage. Later sources describe her as keeping a relatively low public profile while continuing to write.

Key facts

  • Justine Musk is a Canadian writer from Peterborough, Ontario.
  • She is the author of BloodAngel, Uninvited, and Lord of Bones.
  • She married Elon Musk in 2000 and they divorced in 2008.
  • She is the mother of six of Elon Musk’s children, including one who died in infancy.
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Canadian context

Justine Musk is a Canadian author born in Peterborough, Ontario, and her work and public profile are often discussed in Canadian and international media.[1][2][4][5]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Justine Musk?
Justine Musk is a Canadian author best known for fantasy and science fiction writing. She is also known as Elon Musk’s first ex-wife.
What is Justine Musk’s birth name?
Her birth name is Jennifer Justine Wilson.
Where was Justine Musk born?
She was born in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.
What books has Justine Musk written?
Sources identify BloodAngel, Uninvited, and Lord of Bones as her books.
Was Justine Musk married to Elon Musk?
Yes. They married in 2000 and divorced in 2008.
How many children does Justine Musk have with Elon Musk?
They had six children together; one died in infancy.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justine_Musk
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, and marriage to Elon Musk.
  2. Wikipediahttps://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justine_Musk
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, and Canadian author identification.
  3. Wikipediahttps://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justine_Musk
    Supports: Canadian author identification and birthplace.
  4. Wikipediahttps://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justine_Musk
    Supports: Birthplace, nationality, and literary genre description.
  5. Peoplehttps://www.people.com/human-interest/who-is-justine-musk-elon-musk-ex-wife/
    Supports: Marriage timeline, children, and personal background.
  6. Business Insiderhttps://www.businessinsider.com/justine-musk-life-profile-elon-musk-turbulent-marriage-kids-divorce
    Supports: Canadian-born fantasy author identification and family details.
  7. Entrepreneurhttps://www.entrepreneur.com/living/elon-musks-ex-wife-justine-musk-what-she-learned-from/245286
    Supports: Public profile as Elon Musk’s former wife and author commentary.
  8. Forbeshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/kerryadolan/2025/04/18/what-elon-musks-first-wife-isnt-even-close-to-being-a-billionaire/
    Supports: Later-life public profile and continued writing, with mention of a short story in 2016.