Elon Musk's trans daughter files to drop last name, doesn't want to be related to him

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One of Elon Musk's children has filed legal documents seeking to drop her last name to avoid any association with her famous father.

18-year-old Xavier Musk, who is transgender, filed documents in Los Angeles to change her name to Vivian Jenna Wilson, citing "gender Identity and the fact that I no longer live with or wish to be related to my biological father in any way, shape or form," TMZ reports.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.