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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
National
Christian Martinez

Elon Musk’s 18-year-old child petitions to change last name, citing desire to cut ties with Tesla CEO

LOS ANGELES — One of Elon Musk’s children has filed a request in Los Angeles County Superior Court to change their last name from Musk, citing a desire to cut ties with their famous father.

Vivian Jenna Wilson filed the petition to legally change names on April 18, a day after turning 18, court documents show.

Wilson cited gender identity as a reason for the name change and “the fact that I no longer live with or wish to be related to my biological father in any way, shape or form.”

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