Vivian Jenna Wilson and Griffin Musk are twin children of tech entrepreneur Elon Musk and his first wife, Justine Wilson. Born in 2004, Vivian and Griffin grew up around abounding things of science and engineering alongside notoriety and staggering wealth of their household. They have followed very different paths. Vivian, who used to be named Xavier Alexander Musk, received much publicity in 2022 when she filed to take on a new name and to choose a new gender. She not only transitioned but she also took an audacious step of separating from her father by adopting her mother’s name, Wilson. She made this move of her own accord, and this galvanized much media discussion and new talk about identity, autonomy, and family dynamics. Vivian Jenna Wilson and Griffin Musk show contrast nicely when it comes to kids of public figure parents. Vivian’s name change and her transformation toward choices that are her own speak courageously and vivaciously. That such clarity is made on her very own identity and core values. Griffin Musk does things quite differently; he has avoided scrutiny and PR from social media easily. He stayed away and he sought privacy rather than public recognition. Despite Griffin having a life full of attention, he should be proud because he lives a relatively normal everyday life that leaves little trace in the public spotlight. Together, the twins showcase the variety of choices even within one family. Their lives reflect two distinct courses: one marked by self-expression and individuality, and the other by silence and simplicity. They continue to be subjects of great wonder and interest, reflecting a deeply complex reality of growing up under the shadow of one of the world’s leading figures.
