Maye Musk Talks Sydney Sweeney, Immigration, And 18 Grandchildren—what Else Did She Reveal?

So, imagine you’re grabbing coffee with a friend who happens to be Maye Musk. You know, the supermodel, dietitian, and—oh yeah—Elon’s mom. She’s not just any mom; she’s the kind who casually drops bombshells while sipping her latte. And boy, did she spill some tea recently.

First up: Sydney Sweeney. Yes, that Sydney Sweeney from Euphoria and Anyone But You. Maye wasn’t just name-dropping for fun. She actually worked with the young star on a campaign. Can you picture it? A 76-year-old icon and a 27-year-old Hollywood it-girl, side-by-side. Maye said Sydney is “lovely”—but also admitted she had no idea who she was at first. Typical! I love that she’s honest enough to admit she’s not glued to pop culture. It’s refreshing, right?

Then she pivoted to immigration. And not in a boring political way. Maye herself immigrated from Canada to the U.S., then to South Africa, and back again. She said moving countries is like “starting over every time.” But here’s her secret sauce: adaptability. She framed it as a superpower, not a struggle. “You just figure it out,” she shrugged. Like, oh, easy peasy—just pack your bags, leave your friends, and rebuild a career in your 40s. NBD, right? I’d be crying over a lost shipping container, but Maye? She’s like, “Next!

And then—drumroll—she dropped the grandchildren bomb. Eighteen grandkids. Yes, you read that right. Eight. Teen. That’s more than a small classroom. She rattled off numbers like it’s no big deal: “Elon has 11, Kimbal has three, Tosca has four.” I’m over here struggling to remember if I fed my cat, and this woman has a whole basketball team of descendants. She says they’re all “gorgeous” and “smart,” but come on—how does she even keep their names straight? I’d need a spreadsheet. Maybe a color-coded one.

But wait, there’s more! She also revealed her daily routine. Spoiler: it’s not glamorous. She wakes up at 5 a.m., does a 10-minute workout (yes, just 10 minutes), and then checks emails. No Botox, no drama. She even admitted she doesn’t use sunscreen every day. I gasped. A supermodel who doesn’t slather on SPF? That’s like a chef who hates salt. But she’s 76 and looks fantastic, so maybe she’s onto something. Or maybe she’s just genetically blessed. Either way, I’m jealous.

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She also talked about aging with attitude. “I’m not trying to look 30,” she said. “I’m trying to look like the best version of 76.” Hear that, beauty industry? She’s all about gray hair and embracing wrinkles. She even posed for a Sports Illustrated cover at 74 in a sheer swimsuit. Talk about a mic drop. Her advice? “Eat well, but don’t be crazy about it.” So, wine and chocolate are still on the menu. Phew.

And get this—she’s writing a second book. Her first, A Woman Makes a Plan, was a hit. The next one? Focuses on how to win at any age. She says it’s full of “practical tips” like how to negotiate, how to dress, and how to handle rude people. Honestly, I’d read that while hiding from my own chores. She’s like the life coach you never knew you needed, but with better cheekbones.

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Oh, and she answered the burning question: Does Elon take her advice? She laughed. “He listens, but he does what he wants.” Sound familiar? That’s every mom’s answer about their adult kids. She added, “I taught him to be curious and to read a lot.” So, basically, we all owe our TED Talk habits to Maye. You’re welcome, world.

She also hinted at regrets, but only one: not starting her modeling career earlier. She began at 15 in South Africa, but paused it for marriage and kids. Now, she’s making up for lost time—she’s appeared on magazine covers from Vogue to Time. At 76. I can’t even decide what to eat for lunch, and she’s booking gigs. Again, NBD.

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Finally, she left us with this gem: “Don’t wait for permission.” She means it. When she moved to New York at 50 with no job, no apartment, just a suitcase. She just… did it. Because why not? If you’re reading this and feeling stuck, Maye says just take one step. Even if it’s a tiny, messy step. Like, now.

So, what else did she reveal? That life is a messy, beautiful, chaotic ride—and you can absolutely rock it in your 70s with 18 grandkids and a career hotter than a fresh cup of espresso. Now, pass me that coffee, will you? I’ve got a permission slip to ignore.