Elon Musk’s estranged daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, has weighed in publicly after Musk was named in newly released Jeffrey Epstein-related records, saying she believes certain emails referenced in the documents are authentic — while stopping short of alleging criminal wrongdoing by her father.
Wilson addressed the controversy in a series of posts on Threads over the weekend, responding to reporting about emails included in the latest Justice Department release. According to coverage of her posts, Wilson said she remembers being on vacation in St. Barths around the time period referenced and added that this detail made her believe the emails were real.
Why Musk’s name appeared in the new release
The comments come after the Justice Department released a massive new batch of Epstein investigation materials—described as millions of pages, alongside large volumes of video and image files—under a new transparency law. The latest release has again drawn attention to Epstein’s social and business orbit, which included many high-profile public figures.
Multiple outlets reporting on the release say the files include email correspondence involving Musk and Epstein from 2012–2013 discussing potential contact and travel-related logistics, though public reporting has emphasized that the existence of emails is not proof of a visit or wrongdoing.
What Wilson did — and didn’t — claim
Wilson’s posts were widely interpreted as corroborating the timeline around the emails rather than offering any new allegation about Epstein’s crimes. Reports summarizing her remarks stress that she was speaking to whether the emails appear genuine, not confirming any specific trip or illegal activity.
Broader fallout from the Epstein documents
The newest disclosures have sparked fresh political and media scrutiny, with ongoing debates about what should be public, what must remain redacted to protect victims, and how to interpret mentions of prominent names in documents that span years of investigations and litigation.
As of the latest reporting on this document release, officials and major outlets have reiterated that many people named in the records have not been charged with crimes connected to Epstein—and that mentions can range from contact information and scheduling to correspondence and third-party references.
