Why did Elon Musk's family despise Amber Heard? The answers may shock you! Discover the chaos that enveloped this tech billionaire's love life.
A recently published biography about SpaceX founder Elon Musk reveals that his family and inner circle had intense negative feelings towards Amber Heard, the Aquaman actress. The biography, authored by Walter Isaacson and simply titled 'Elon Musk,' portrays Heard as a disruptive force in Musk's life during their year-long relationship.
According to the narrative shared by those in Musk's close circle, including his brother Kimbal, Amber Heard was a destabilizing element who sowed chaos wherever she went. Musk's senior staff even likened her to the Joker from Batman, claiming she "thrives on destabilizing everything."
A 'Dark Vortex' that Left Lasting Scars
Isaacson's biography goes on to depict the relationship as a 'dark vortex,' describing it as the most emotionally grueling experience Musk has ever undergone. Musk himself referred to their time together as "brutal" and as leading to the "most concentrated period of pain" in his life.
In addition to offering insights into the Tesla founder's relationship with Heard, the book also covers her controversial marriage to Johnny Depp, which culminated in a highly publicized civil trial and a $15 million defamation award in Depp's favor.
An Affair Born in Hollywood
The relationship between Musk and Heard ignited after they met during the production of the film Machete Kills in 2012. Heard, who jokes that she could be a "geek for someone who can also be called a hot chick," found Musk's credentials as a rocket engineer alluring. Their next encounter was at the Met Gala in 2016, right around the time of Heard's divorce from Johnny Depp.
In a whirlwind of romantic gestures, Musk even flew her to Cape Canaveral to witness a Falcon 9 launch. This led to an intensifying relationship that included surprise visits and unique birthday gifts like a tour of the Tesla factory.
A Tumultuous Path to the End
As the relationship unfolded, it became apparent that Musk was drawn to the chaos that surrounded Heard. The book reveals that even Musk's family and friends, who were never fans of his first wife, Justine, developed a particularly strong aversion to Heard.
Kimbal Musk, Elon's brother, described her as "a nightmare." Similarly, Musk's Chief of Staff Sam Teller described her as a comic-book villain, insinuating that her only purpose was to create chaos.
Despite these warning signs, the relationship lingered, culminating in an explosive trip to Rio de Janeiro. It was during this trip that both finally realized the relationship was untenable. Amber Heard would later claim that Musk thrived on the drama, stating, "Elon loves fire, and sometimes it burns him."
The Emotional Aftermath and What Lies Ahead
Following their split, Musk went through what Isaacson calls the "most hellacious period of his life." There was a marked contrast between his state of being during this time and the relatively healthier relationship he has with the singer Grimes, who is the mother of three of his children. According to Isaacson, unlike Heard, Grimes’ chaos is “undergirded by kindness and even sweetness.”
In the end, the biography serves as a window into the complicated emotional world of one of the most enigmatic figures of our time. It offers a rare glimpse into how Musk's magnetic attraction to complex relationships has both fueled and hindered his personal life.