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Vivian Wilson

Vivian Jenna Wilson is an American social media personality, model, and activist.

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

Vivian Jenna Wilson is an American social media personality, model, and activist. She is the eldest child of Elon Musk and Canadian author Justine Musk, and came out as a transgender woman in 2020. She has been described as politically outspoken and has publicly supported trans rights and progressive policy ideas.

Early life and family

Vivian Jenna Wilson was born in 2004 and is the eldest child of Elon Musk and Justine Musk, whose maiden name is Wilson. Public reporting identifies her as having American and Canadian ties through family background.

Transition and public identity

Wilson came out as a transgender woman in 2020 and later changed her legal name, becoming widely known in public discussions about her family and gender identity.

Career in media and fashion

Wilson has worked as a social media personality and model. In 2025 she appeared on the cover of Teen Vogue, later signed with CAA, and returned to Los Angeles for modelling after leaving studies in Japan.

Political views and activism

Wilson has been described as politically outspoken. Reporting attributes to her support for transgender rights, universal basic income, health care, reduced wealth inequality, and broader human rights.

Key facts

  • Wilson is the eldest daughter of Elon Musk and Justine Musk.
  • She came out as a transgender woman in 2020 and later legally changed her name.
  • She is a social media personality, model, and activist.
  • In 2025, she appeared on the cover of Teen Vogue and signed with CAA.
  • She has publicly identified as a leftist and supported universal basic income, health care, reduced wealth inequality, and human rights.
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Canadian context

Wilson is described in some sources as American-Canadian because her mother, Justine Musk, is Canadian, making her relevant to Canadian readers through family background and nationality references.[1][5]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Vivian Wilson?
Vivian Wilson is an American-Canadian social media personality, model, and activist known as the eldest child of Elon Musk and Justine Musk.
When was Vivian Wilson born?
She was born on April 17, 2004.
Why is Vivian Wilson notable?
She is notable for her public transition, her family connection to Elon Musk, and her media and fashion appearances, including a Teen Vogue cover in 2025.
What are Vivian Wilson’s political views?
She has described herself as a leftist and has publicly supported universal basic income, health care, reduced wealth inequality, and human rights.
What did Vivian Wilson study?
One source says she had been studying in Japan and later dropped out before returning to Los Angeles for modelling, but details vary across reports.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vivian_Wilson
    Supports: Birth date, parentage, transition in 2020, name change, Teen Vogue cover, CAA signing, and political views
  2. Wikipedia (German) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vivian_Wilson
    Supports: Birth date, place of birth, transgender identity, and public recognition
  3. Wikipedia (Hungarian) — https://hu.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vivian_Wilson
    Supports: American-Canadian background and trans rights advocacy
  4. Wikipedia (Chinese) — https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/%E8%96%87%E8%96%87%E5%AE%89%C2%B7%E5%A8%81%E5%B0%94%E9%80%8A
    Supports: Leftist self-description and policy positions