On the surface, it might seem like Elon Musk and Brad Pitt have nothing in common, even when they’re two of the most high-profile figures with a larger-than-life persona. Musk is known for revolutionizing the tech industry with ventures like Tesla and SpaceX, whereas Pitt is an established Hollywood icon.
The differences in their journey are stark, but there’s one thing that binds them together. If you’ve followed their life’s trajectory, you may already know that a deeply personal issue casts a shadow over them. So, let’s explore the unfortunate thing these men have in common, apart from all the fame and fortune they’ve amassed.
The Estranged Fathers: Elon Musk and Brad Pitt’s Strained Family Ties
Elon Musk’s technological achievements have made him one of the most powerful and admirable humans on this planet, but his personal life also makes it to the headlines, sometimes, for the wrong reasons.
In an exclusive interview, Musk’s transgender daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, shared painful details about the relationship she has with her father. She described him as an absent and emotionally cold figure and even recounted the instances when he berated her for being too feminine (via NBC News).
She even claimed that his behavior was harsh and extended beyond emotional neglect, from pressuring her to change her voice and fit his idea of masculinity. Moreover, Wilson also revealed that she hasn’t spoken to him for over four years, and stated that she had no interest in doing anything with him.
Similarly, Brad Pitt has faced many challenges in his relationship with his children. After his divorce with Angelina Jolie, and allegations of domestic abuse, there was a long custody battle, which seemed to have severed the relationship with his kids.
Some of them have dropped his last name and made it clear that their relationship is strained. Even when they’ve spoken about him publicly, one could sense that there’s a disconnect in their dynamic (via Newsweek).
Elon Musk’s Hatred For Hollywood
Even though Musk and Pitt share the commonality of having strained family relationships, their views on Hollywood and its elites could be largely different. In an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, Musk revealed what he truly felt about Hollywood.
Let me tell you how Hollywood works. These celebrities get a call from someone powerful in Hollywood. They say ‘It would be really great if you endorse Kamala. You don’t have to, it’s up to you. But if you don’t, you’ll never get a role again.’
He spoke about how the insides of the industry worked, with celebrities getting threats for endorsements, and being arm-twisted into deals, with no say of their own.
No more concerts, no more movies. They don’t make the threat but they don’t need to, everyone knows what will happen. You toe the line or you don’t get chosen for the roles.”
Pitt being an industry insider would likely never speak against his own kind, but Musk is quite open about disliking celebrity culture and how he feels about the the entire entertainment industry. But despite these differences, Brad Pitt and Elon Musk share the experience of having strained relationships with their children, which many might not be aware of.
