Elon Musk‘s daughter Vivian Wilson, 21, is navigating the same challenges most young adults face. Despite having a father who is worth billions of dollars, she is figuring life out on her own. She shares an apartment with three roommates, and making strong choices that show she’s focused on practicality over prestige.
Of course, Vivian Wilson isn’t just any young adult. She’s the daughter of Elon Musk. But despite the world’s assumption that she’s coasting on family money, she says that’s far from reality. There’s no massive inheritance waiting in the wings. No trust fund to pay the bills.
While her father is sitting on an estimated $415 billion fortune, Vivian stresses that none of that belongs to her. What she has is enough for food, rent, and a little extra spending money. This is something she recognizes makes her fortunate, but not wealthy, according to recent reports from the National Enquirer.
A Complicated Family Dynamic
Vivian Wilson has already explored education across continents, having studied in Quebec before transferring to Temple University’s Tokyo campus. She eventually stepped away from that path. However, she now has community college in her sights, and she’s ready to get back on track. The move reflects her commitment to doing things her way. Even if it looks a lot more down-to-earth than people might expect from someone with her last name.
“I don’t have that inheritance. People assume I have a lot of money,” she admitted. “I don’t have hundreds of thousands of dollars at my disposal,” Vivian stated during a previous interview.
Her approach to money and independence also speaks to the complicated relationship she has with her father, Elon Musk. She’s been open in the past about their fractured bond. She’s even gone as far as to call him a “pathetic man-child.” It’s clear that any connection between them doesn’t include financial support. Or any desire on her part to rely on him.
Vivian Wilson could have leaned into the perks of her famous, wealthy father, Elon Musk’s last name. But instead, she’s choosing a life that looks far more relatable than rich. While Elon Musk is busy building rockets and chasing the future, Vivian is focused on the present. Roommates, college classes, and carving out a path that’s entirely her own.
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