Few people know what it’s like to walk away from a billionaire father, much less to do so on a national stage. Vivian Jenna Wilson, the transgender daughter of Elon Musk, stepped into that spotlight in 2022 when she legally changed her name and publicly cut ties with one of the world’s most powerful men.

Full name: Vivian Jenna Wilson ·
Born: April 17, 2004 ·
Gender identity: Transgender woman ·
Parents: Elon Musk and Justine Wilson ·
Twin brother: Griffin Musk ·
Instagram followers: 1 million

Quick snapshot

1Who Is Vivian Jenna Wilson?
  • American-Canadian model and social media personality (PinkNews)
  • Transgender woman, born April 17, 2004 (PinkNews)
  • Daughter of Elon Musk and Justine Wilson (People)
  • Legally changed name from Xavier in 2022 (PinkNews)
2Family
  • Parents: Elon Musk and Justine Wilson (People)
  • Twin brother: Griffin Musk (People)
  • Estranged from father, reportedly maintains contact with mother (People)
3Public Life
  • Instagram: @vivllainous (1M followers) (USA Today)
  • TikTok: @vivllainous (2.1M followers) (USA Today)
  • First public interview with USA Today in March 2025
  • Featured in Teen Vogue (USA Today)
4Estrangement
  • Cut ties with Elon Musk after coming out in 2020 (People)
  • Described Musk as an absent father in interviews (People)
  • Called Musk a “pathetic man-child” in March 2025 interview (USA Today)
  • Remains publicly estranged as of 2026 (People)

Eight facts about Vivian Jenna Wilson, one pattern: her public story moves in stages — from private identity change to a full media career.

The table below captures the key biographical details that define her public profile.

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