Vivian Wilson, the transgender daughter of tech billionaire Elon Musk, has come forward to criticize her portrayal in a recent biography of her father. In a series of posts on social media, Wilson condemned the book for what she describes as a defamatory and misleading representation of her life and relationship with Musk.
Wilson claims that the author, Walter Isaacson, never contacted her for the biography and instead used inaccurate and damaging details. She alleges that Isaacson misgendered her throughout the book and referred to her by a name she no longer uses, despite having the means to reach out to her directly. Wilson expressed her frustration, stating that the author’s approach was deliberate and aimed at reinforcing a narrative that she found deeply hurtful.
In her public statements, Wilson detailed how the biography portrayed her as a mere “villain backstory” to justify her father’s behavior, reducing her existence to an inconvenience in his life. She spoke candidly about the impact this had on her, calling it one of the most humiliating experiences of her life. Wilson also touched on the broader implications of the biography, highlighting how it could be used by conservative groups to further anti-transgender rhetoric and potentially harm other transgender individuals.
The controversy surrounding this biography adds another layer to the already complex and strained relationship between Wilson and her father, Elon Musk. Wilson has previously spoken about Musk’s poor treatment of her during her childhood, including instances of emotional abuse and his public comments that further alienated her. As the public continues to dissect both the book and Wilson’s response, the conversation around the portrayal of transgender individuals in media remains more critical than ever.
