Maye Musk Reflects on Elon Musk's Humble Beginnings in Toronto
Elon Musk's mother shares a 1990 photo and stories of financial struggles, highlighting the family's resilience and simplicity during their early years in Canada.
- Maye Musk shared a 1990 photo of Elon Musk wearing a $99 suit, his only suit at the time, which he wore daily to his bank job in Toronto.
- The Musk family lived in a rent-controlled apartment in Toronto after emigrating from South Africa and before settling in the United States.
- Maye Musk recounted raising her three children as a single mother, often relying on second-hand clothes and simple meals like peanut butter sandwiches to make ends meet.
- Despite Elon Musk's current wealth, his mother has expressed discomfort with labels like 'billionaire,' instead emphasizing his intellect and achievements.
- Elon Musk is known for his frugal lifestyle, having sold most of his possessions in 2020 and living minimally, as noted by both his mother and former partner Grimes.
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