Most parents like to think their kid is a genius — but Maye Musk might actually have the bragging rights. Her son, Elon Musk, isn't just a high-profile CEO or an inventor obsessed with Mars. He is, without question, the richest man in the world — and the first person in history to surpass a $500 billion net worth.
The 77-year-old mother of three — a model, dietitian, and relentless champion of her children — has been praising Elon's mind long before the world caught on. In a 2012 Esquire magazine profile, published years before he became synonymous with Tesla, she didn't hold back: "I have two brilliant children, but Elon's a genius," she said. "I can explain Tosca and Kimbal pretty well. I can't explain Elon."
