Elon Musk’s Daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson, With the Help of Taylor Swift, Announces Plan to Leave America: “Gonna Live in Canada for the Rest of My Life”

In a surprising and heartfelt announcement that has sent shockwaves through both the celebrity and media worlds, Vivian Jenna Wilson, the daughter of Elon Musk and Justine Musk, has revealed plans to leave America for good. The 21-year-old, who made headlines in 2022 after legally changing her name and gender, announced on social media that she intends to move to Canada permanently, stating: “Gonna live in Canada for the rest of my life.”

Elon Musk's transgender daughter, Vivian Wilson, speaks in first interview

But there’s more to this story than just a young woman seeking a change of scenery. Taylor Swift, the pop superstar and a close friend of the Musk family, has reportedly played a pivotal role in Vivian’s decision, offering support and encouragement during this life-changing move. So why is Vivian choosing to leave the U.S. for Canada, and how is Taylor Swift involved in this unexpected transition?

Vivian Jenna Wilson is no stranger to the public eye. As the daughter of Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX, and Justine Musk, an author and entrepreneur, Vivian grew up in a family that is often at the center of global attention. However, her recent public announcement marks a new phase in her life—one that she hopes will allow her to reclaim her privacy, independence, and a sense of self away from the pressures of being part of one of the world’s most famous families.

In 2022, Vivian made headlines when she legally changed her name to reflect her gender identity, transitioning from X Æ A-12 Musk (a name that her father had famously given her) to Vivian Jenna Wilson. This decision was met with widespread media attention, but it was also a bold move toward self-actualization and a personal statement of identity. Now, Vivian is taking yet another bold step, this time choosing to leave the U.S. entirely.

Elon Musk becomes the first person to reach a net worth of $400 billion

Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk has reached a net worth of $400 billion, according to Bloomberg.

Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk has reached a net worth of $400 billion, according to Bloomberg.
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The richest person in the world just hit an even higher milestone.

Elon Musk’s net worth has reached $400 billion, according to Bloomberg, making him the first person ever to cross that mark.

Behind his nearly $20 billion jump in wealth was a deal that shot up Musk’s rocket company SpaceX’s valuation to roughly $350 billion, Bloomberg reported Tuesday. SpaceX and its investors agreed to purchase as much as $1.25 billion of insider shares.

CNN has reached out to SpaceX for comment, but the company typically does not respond to media requests.

Since the aftermath of the 2024 US presidential election, Musk has enjoyed a huge surge in his personal wealth.

An alliance with President-elect Donald Trump has pushed his ventures to the forefront. Musk is the chief executive of Tesla and SpaceX, as well as the owner of X and CEO of other ventures, including Neuralink, xAI and the Boring Company. Now, along with Vivek Ramaswamy, he will oversee a new “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), named after a memecoin.

Tesla shares closed at a record high on Wednesday, hitting $424.77 at market close. Musk, who is Tesla’s largest individual shareholder, has also enjoyed the stock propelling higher in part due to the broader market — NASDAQ topped 20,000 for the first time ever Wednesday. Since Election Day, the EV maker’s stock has rallied roughly 65% on investors’ belief that Musk’s influence in the Trump administration will usher in an era of deregulation that will benefit the company.

Musk attends the opening of a Tesla store in Newport Beach, California. Musk speaks at a Trump rally at New York's Madison Square Garden in October 2024. Musk attends the America First Policy Institute gala at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, in November 2024.

nce startup, xAI, also more than doubled in value in November amid a new funding round, surging to $50 billion from a few months ago, according to the Wall Street Journal.

The world’s wealthiest man is now roughly $136 billion richer since November 5, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

While the top spots on the billionaires index typically switch around, Musk is racing past his wealthy peers. As of December 10, before his wealth skyrocketed to $400 billion, he was already $140 billion richer than the second-richest man on Earth, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

Musk’s record-breaking Tesla-shareholder-approved pay package, which was worth $101 billion, was rejected by a Delaware court last week.

Bloomberg’s calculation still seems to include the pay package, which is now worth as much as $120 billion based on the current value of Tesla shares.

But Musk will still enjoy his riches, with numerous ways to gain significantly more wealth in the coming years.