The Justine Musk Interview That Exposed Elon's Power Play

Back in 2010, Justine Musk spilled some serious tea in Marie Claire—and the story of her financial agreement with Elon before their wedding is honestly wild.

Here’s the backstory:

Two months before they got married, Elon asked Justine to sign a “financial agreement”—not a prenup, he claimed, but something his company’s board required. She signed it trusting him. Bad move.

Turns out, that document basically locked her out of his wealth. After PayPal sold in 2002, his net worth jumped over $100M. Meanwhile, Justine got… the house (only after they had kids). That’s it.

The power dynamic was brutal: Elon literally told her “I’m the alpha in this relationship” at their wedding. She felt pressured to just go along with whatever he wanted.

Living that Bel Air mansion + private jet lifestyle? Looked glamorous from the outside. But financially? She had almost nothing to show for it when things fell apart.

Why this matters:

Justine’s story is a cautionary tale about financial literacy in relationships. Trust is good—but knowing what you’re signing is essential. Even with someone you love, never skip the details. Because “I trusted him” doesn’t pay the bills when the relationship ends.

The lesson: Don’t let emotions override due diligence, no matter how much you believe in someone.