Vivian Jenna Wilson Timeline: from Name Change to Desigual's Anti-Ai Campaign Star
Wilson first entered public awareness in June 2022 when court filings surfaced in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Just after turning 18, she petitioned to change her name from Xavier Alexander Musk to Vivian Jenna Wilson, while formally updating her gender recognition to female. The paperwork contained an unvarnished declaration rare for high-profile families: "I no longer live with or wish to be related to my biological father in any way, shape or form."
The filing stripped the Musk surname entirely, substituting the maiden name of her mother, Canadian author Justine Wilson. Justine married Elon Musk in 2000, gave birth to twins Vivian and Griffin via IVF in 2004, and divorced the tech entrepreneur in 2008. Following the 2022 court approval, Justine shared a conversation with her daughter on social media, quoting Vivian as saying, "I had a weird childhood, but I turned out normal." For nearly two years following that legal decree, Wilson maintained a quiet, private life, avoiding interviews, commercial sponsorships, and red-carpet appearances.