Elon Musk's ex-wife says he is someone who 'thrives on chaos'
Reported by Business Insider · October 6, 2026
Justine Musk described Elon Musk as someone who handles risk by acting quickly and finding solutions along the way. She said she believes he thrives in disorder.
The author, who is the mother of Vivian Jenna Wilson, said Musk often presents problems as urgent, high-stakes situations, sometimes with a performative quality.
A former employee previously told Business Insider that the small size of a company made routine matters feel like emergencies.
Justine Musk added that her ex-husband’s intensity can attract people before they realize what they are getting into. The article does not describe any new response or next step from Musk.
Key points
- Justine Musk said Elon Musk seems at ease in chaotic situations.
- She said he frames challenges as emergencies, sometimes theatrically.
- She said his intensity can draw people in before they recognize its effects.