Maye Musk, a well-known model and dietitian, turned 77 this week, and her birthday came with a special surprise from her son, tech billionaire Elon Musk. Maye took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to thank Elon for the sweet gesture. Sharing a picture of herself holding a colourful bouquet, she wrote, “Thank you, @elonmusk, for sending these beautiful birthday flowers to me in Mumbai, India. Love m ❤️❤️ #ItsGreatToBe77.”
The Musk family has a tradition of celebrating Maye’s birthday in a special way every five years. In another post, she revealed that her children—Elon, Kimbal, and Tosca Musk—make sure to throw her a big celebration every fifth birthday. This tradition adds an extra dose of love and excitement to her milestone years, and this year was no different.
10 Things To Know About Maye Musk
Maye Musk is a 77 years old Canadian model and registered dietitian with over 50 years in the fashion industry.
As a domestic abuse survivor, Maye has always been vocal about her struggles and has used her platform to speak about resilience, independence, and rebuilding after trauma. She is the mother of Elon Musk, tech entrepreneur; Kimbal Musk, restaurateur and philanthropist; and Tosca Musk, filmmaker and founder of Passionflix.
She has graced the covers of Time, Women’s Day, international editions of Vogue, and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, breaking age stereotypes in fashion.
Maye is also an author, she wrote A Woman Makes a Plan. It shares her journey of strength, independence, and personal growth.
Maye holds citizenship in Canada, South Africa, and the United States, reflecting her global journey and diverse background.
Maye, who is currently in Mumbai, India for her book launch in Hindi, has a deep connection with travel and cultures around the world, and she seems to enjoy her time in India.
This is not her first visit to the country. She had earlier shared memories of visiting the Taj Mahal in 2012.
Interestingly, her connection with India goes back even further. Maye once shared that her own parents had visited the Taj Mahal in 1954, during their journey from South Africa to Australia.
In 1954, your grandparents flew to the Taj Mahal from South Africa, on their way to Australia. The only people to ever do this trip in a single-engine propeller plane, without a radio or GPS. Their motto “Live dangerously…. carefully.” https://t.co/JG4WQ7TbjF pic.twitter.com/YoOJP3HtSp
— Maye Musk (@mayemusk) May 9, 2022
Moreover, she is widely admired in China, where older influencers are celebrated for ageing with style and grace. Maye is one of the most popular examples of this trend.
Maye Musk proves that age is just a number when it comes to living boldly, building a career, and making a global impact.
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