I’ve been overcharged because of my last name
Tosca Musk, the sister of Elon Musk, recently revealed that she has been overcharged by individuals who assume that her brother pays for everything. In an interview with the Daily Mail, Tosca, who works as a filmmaker and executive producer, shared that she was hit with a bill inflated by $20,000 while scouting locations for a new movie. Despite being the sibling of the world’s richest person, Tosca emphasized that Elon does not financially support her.
Tosca recalled a specific incident where the cost of a location was initially quoted as $5,000 but inflated to $25,000 when they discovered her name. Expressing her frustration, she stated, “That’s not exactly fair, is it?” Tosca addressed the misconception that the Musks were born wealthy, stating that Elon is entirely self-made. She also mentioned that people often try to use her to get closer to her brother, but she has developed a keen sense of detecting deception and always declines their advances.
Tosca is the youngest of the Musk siblings, with her brother Kimbal, a chef and restaurateur, being the middle child. The three siblings were raised in South Africa by their mother, Maye. Maye Musk, 75, who recently published a bestselling memoir titled “A Woman Makes A Plan,” detailed her experience as a single mother who escaped an abusive marriage and faced financial struggles. Despite the challenges, Maye successfully raised three highly accomplished children.
Tosca co-founded Passionflix, a streaming service focused on romance movies, in 2017. She explained that existing TV networks and studios showed no interest in these stories, prompting her to create her own platform. Through her business ventures, she has accumulated a net worth of $170 million.
Tosca revealed that her mother continues to support her and her brothers by attending their events. She also mentioned how she and her brothers inherited a strong work ethic from their mother, who had to work multiple jobs in 1979 to provide for her children when they were young. Contrary to popular belief, Tosca asserted that they did not grow up with a lot of money after her parents’ divorce.
Maye Musk, who is now a model and is estimated to be worth $45 million, has spoken out about the abusive nature of her marriage to Errol Musk, the father of her children. However, Errol has denied these claims and deemed them as “ridiculous, absurd, and made up.”
Overbilling Results from Discrimination Based on My Surname
Tosca Musk, the sister of tech mogul Elon Musk, has spoken out about being overcharged by people who assume her brother foots the bill for everything. In an interview with the Daily Mail, Tosca, who is a filmmaker and executive producer, revealed that she was recently hit with a bill inflated by $20,000 while scouting locations for a new movie. She explained that the location was initially going to cost $5,000, but when the owners discovered her famous last name, they decided to charge $25,000 instead.
Tosca, 48, expressed her frustration, saying, “That’s not exactly fair, is it?”. She pointed out that people often wrongly assume that the Musks were born wealthy when, in fact, Elon Musk is entirely self-made. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Elon is currently worth an estimated $233 billion.
When questioned about whether her brother helps her out financially, Tosca explained that it’s a difficult question to answer. She doesn’t want to give the impression that Elon pays for everything, but she also doesn’t want people to think he doesn’t support her at all. Furthermore, Tosca revealed that she frequently encounters people who try to use her to get closer to her brother. She emphasized that she is vigilant and always rejects such advances.
Tosca is the youngest of three Musk siblings. Her brother Kimbal, 50, is a well-known chef and restauranteur. The three siblings, along with their mother Maye, were raised in South Africa. Maye Musk, 75, shared her experiences as a single mother in her bestselling memoir, “A Woman Makes A Plan.” Despite facing financial struggles, Maye managed to raise three highly successful children.
In 2017, Tosca co-founded Passionflix, a streaming service that focuses exclusively on romantic movies. She explained that they started the platform because existing TV networks and studios showed no interest in telling romance stories, despite it being the top-selling genre worldwide.
Thanks to her business ventures, Tosca has accumulated a net worth of $170 million. She highlighted how her mother, Maye, continues to support her and her brothers by attending their events. Kimbal Musk, in addition to his culinary endeavors, serves on the board of directors at Tesla and is worth approximately $700 million.
Tosca emphasized that the perception of her family having always been wealthy is far from the truth. After her parents divorced, they struggled financially, and her mother worked multiple jobs to support the family. Tosca acknowledged the difficult times but credited her strong work ethic to her mother’s influence.
Maye Musk, who now works as a model, has been open about the abusive nature of her marriage to Errol Musk, the father of her children. However, Errol has vehemently denied these claims, calling them “ridiculous, absurd, and made up.” Today, Maye is estimated to be worth around $45 million.
Tosca’s story sheds light on the misconceptions surrounding the Musk family’s wealth and the challenges they have faced. Despite the fame and success of her siblings, Tosca has carved out her own path in the world of filmmaking and continues to navigate the often complicated relationship between family and money.