Tech billionaire Elon Musk‘s mother, Maye Musk, took to social media platform X on Wednesday to express her gratitude after her son described her as his “biggest supporter” throughout his life. Musk’s tribute highlighted her unwavering belief in him, even when his ideas seemed far-fetched.
Musk shared a touching message about his mother, saying, “She’s been my biggest supporter from day one, no matter how crazy my ideas sounded.”
Maye Musk, a renowned model and dietitian in her own right, replied to her son’s statement with a heartfelt reflection on his early ambitions and their real-world impact.
“And his ideas were crazy,” she posted. “He said he wanted to save lives by launching satellites for people stranded on hilltops, in forests, and in the ocean. I thought that would be good, but had no idea how important it was. Starlink is essential now after Hurricane Helene. Elon sees the future.”

Her comments underscored the significance of Starlink, the satellite internet service launched by SpaceX, which has proven essential in delivering low-cost internet connectivity to disaster-stricken areas. She also referred to her son as a visionary and innovative individual who genuinely cares about the future.