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Elon Musk accused of 'gaslighting' and 'belittling' first wife in bombshell documentary

Justine Musk says the film shows Elon Musk made her feel insignificant and cut off her health insurance, while also disputing his account of their son’s death.

  • In director Alex Gibney's new documentary 'Musk,' which premiered Tuesday at the Venice Film Festival, Justine Musk accused her ex-husband Elon Musk of gaslighting and belittling her throughout their marriage.
  • Married from 2000 to 2008, the couple had six children together, including their firstborn son, Nevada, who died at 10 weeks old in 2002 from sudden infant death syndrome.
  • Justine recalled Musk telling her he was the 'alpha in relationship' during their January 2000 wedding dance, while she revealed she learned the term 'gaslighting' through his constant criticism of her.
  • Musk dismissed the film as a 'hit piece' and called director Gibney someone with 'zero integrity' following the Venice premiere, though he did not participate in the documentary.
  • The documentary also addresses Musk's estrangement from his transgender daughter, Vivian, with Justine alleging he cut off her health insurance after Vivian came out, though he reportedly asked Justine to convey his love.
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The billionaire's ex-wife has also spoken out in a new documentary about Elon Musk, due out next month. Justine Wilson has revealed details of their marriage and lashed out at his treatment of the mother of his 14 children. The Tesla founder did not participate in the making of the film, and has reportedly threatened to sue over the allegations in it.

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