Elon Musk’s Ex-Wife Shows Support For Daughter Vivian

On Monday, the news broke that one of Elon Musk’s children is transgender.

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Elon Musk and Justine Wilson were married from 2000 to 2008.

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They had several children together, including two twin boys.

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Xavier filed a name change petition after her 18th birthday to change her name to Vivian Wilson.

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In the documents, she said she wants to change her name to distance herself from her dad.

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Justin posted a text message exchange that she had with her daughter on Twitter:

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"I had a weird childhood," my 18 year old said to me. "I can't believe I'm as normal-seeming as I am."

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I said, "I'm very proud of you."

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"I'm proud of myself!" Vivian replied.

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