Vivian Wilson claims her father used IVF to ensure male children, sparking debate over ethics and their ongoing family feud.
Elon Musk’s estranged daughter, Vivian Wilson, has sparked controversy with her latest revelation, claiming that her father deliberately used IVF to conceive only male children. In a fiery social media post, the 20-year-old accused her parents of treating her gender as a “monetary transaction,” fueling discussions about the ethics of sex selection in reproductive technology.
A Bold Accusation
Vivian, formerly known as Xavier Musk, took to Threads to voice her frustrations, stating:
“My assigned sex at birth was a commodity that was bought and paid for. So when I was feminine as a child and then turned out to be transgender, I was going against the product that was sold.”
She continued, emphasizing her resentment toward the process:
“That expectation of masculinity that I had to rebel against all my life was a monetary transaction. A monetary transaction. A MONETARY TRANSACTION.”
Her claims have ignited widespread debate, especially as IVF with sex selection is banned in most countries except for the U.S. and Mexico. While Musk has never confirmed whether he specifically selected for male embryos, he has fathered 13 children—several through IVF—with different partners, including his first wife, Justine Wilson, singer Grimes, and Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis.
Vivian Wilson just said she was sex-selected prenatally by Musk: "My assigned sex at birth was a commodity that was bought and paid for. So when I was feminine as a child and then turned out to be transgender, I was going against the product that was sold" https://t.co/WTTTyLgaNQ https://t.co/I4YDzfruI3 pic.twitter.com/MXUGKlH2ei
— Zinnia Jones, bsky @zinniajones.com 🐍🔆 (@ZJemptv) March 10, 2025
A Strained Father-Daughter Relationship
Vivian’s relationship with her billionaire father has been rocky for years. She legally changed her name in 2022, distancing herself from Musk entirely, and has repeatedly criticized him online.
Musk, for his part, has publicly voiced his opposition to gender ideology, blaming what he calls the “woke mind virus” for losing his child. In a 2024 interview with Jordan Peterson, he stated:
“I lost my son, essentially. My son is dead, killed by the woke mind virus.”
He further claimed that he was misled by doctors into approving puberty blockers for Vivian, a decision he now regrets.
Finding Siblings on Reddit?
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Vivian’s claims about her conception are just one of many grievances she has aired about her father. In a viral TikTok video, she revealed that she has discovered multiple half-siblings not through family, but through the internet.
Using an iconic sound clip from Phineas and Ferb, she joked:
“Wow, if I had a nickel for every time I found out I had a half-sibling through Reddit, I’d have two nickels… which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it happened twice, right?”
In follow-up posts, she clarified that she has actually learned about six half-siblings this way, reinforcing her belief that her father keeps his growing family a mystery even to his own children.
A Controversial Discussion
Vivian’s statements have sparked debate about the ethics of IVF and sex selection, with some supporting her frustration and others dismissing it as an overreaction. Meanwhile, Musk has remained silent on her latest accusations.
As the Tesla and SpaceX CEO continues expanding his legacy—not just in space exploration but also in family size—the rift between him and his daughter seems deeper than ever. Whether Musk will respond to her claims remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Vivian is not holding back.
