She’s on her way to becoming a must-see. For several months, Vivian Wilson has been making inroads into the fashion world, and at New York Fashion Week, she walked the runway for the first time. A fitting revenge for Elon Musk’s daughter, rejected by her father because of her transgender identity.
Vivian Wilson at Fashion Week – “I respect you for your courage,” “Thank you for inspiring us”: Internet users praise the shows of Elon Musk’s daughter.
New York Fashion Week is in full swing, and one of its stars is a name that has been gaining recognition on social media for several months. At 21, Vivian Wilson made her debut as a model, walking for several brands: Dauphinette, Alexis Bittar, and Prabal Gurung.
A young woman who’s making a lot of noise
Technically speaking, Vivian Wilson is a “daughter of,” but she’s never been able to rely on nepotism to make a name for herself. Indeed, the reason she’s so well-known today is because she was rejected by her father, Elon Musk, because of her trans identity.
When she graced the cover of Teen Vogue in March 2025, she confided: “My father didn’t take it well, unlike my mother. I hadn’t spoken to him in several months, but I had to get parental consent to take testosterone blockers and start my hormone therapy.” Subsequently, Elon Musk claimed on social media that his “son was dead,” “killed by woke ideology,” rather than accepting his daughter’s transition.
A few months after the magazine cover, Vivian Wilson continues to establish herself as one of the new faces of fashion. With her petite figure, her long, trademark hair, and translucent skin, she’s the new darling of photographers and designers alike. Especially since she accompanies her runway shows with political messages.
Indeed, her show for the Alexis Bittar brand came with a message. The young woman, who walked the runway as “Miss South Carolina” in a show modeled after the Miss USA pageant, told Nylon: “All the states represented in the show are those where transgender rights are currently being violated. We must unite to fight against this. Fashion and art are excellent ways to do this.”
A Noticeable Fashion Week Debut
At New York Fashion Week, Vivian Wilson’s two runway shows generated a significant amount of reaction on social media. On Instagram, the young woman shared photos of her looks and backstage videos, and her fans were full of praise. “You are truly amazing,” “The queen you think you are,” and “She’s the reincarnation of Princess Rapunzel,” some of the comments read. Others were glowing: “I truly respect you for your courage and independence, you inspire me,” said one user. “Your self-confidence makes me want to believe in myself. Thank you for inspiring us,” added another.
“Keep your head up. I know it must seem surreal having Elon as a father, but you are more than just who your parents are. You are beautiful, tough, resilient, and you have everything it takes to succeed on your own with or without his support,” another user also said.
