Maye Musk defends Sydney Sweeney’s nude sports ad and recalls 12-year path to citizenship
Maye Musk, swimsuit model and mother of Elon Musk, joined OutKick’s “Tomi Lahren Is Fearless” to tackle Sydney Sweeney, government fraud, and her 18 grandkids.
Musk jumped into defending Sydney Sweeney after the actress caught online heat over going nude for a sports ad.
Lahren noted that Musk, who famously graced the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover at age 74, knows a thing or two about the industry.
Maye Musk attends the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party at the Hard Rock Times Square on May 15, 2025, in New York, N.Y. (Variety via Getty Images)
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“She’s a model,” Musk told Tomi. “Well, she’s an actress, but she’s a model and modeling, you can look sexy and acting, you can look sexy and have fun.”
“I think she’s fabulous,” Musk added. “I mean beautiful, fabulous and she seems to have a great sense of humor. So she’ll need it.”
Maye Musk, mother of Elon Musk, attends the 75th anniversary celebration screening of “The Innocent (L’Innocent)” during the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 24, 2022, in Cannes, France. (Getty Images)
To Maye, women can use their looks to build massive careers and have fun without taking a lecture from progressives.
Musk also slammed tax dollars funneled to dead people and fake nursing homes, praising independent journalist Nick Shirley as “cheeky,” “smart,” and “funny” for exposing millions sent to an empty Minnesota learning center.
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Then, things got real when Musk recalled her own 12-year grind to earn American citizenship.
“When I moved to America, it took me 12 years to become a citizen,” Musk said. “When I was there with the ceremony, I was just crying. I was so happy to be a citizen.”
Maye contrasted playing by the rules with illegal migrants receiving taxpayer-funded hotels and benefits, questioning why Americans are footing the bill.
Maye Musk and Elon Musk attend the 2022 Met Gala Celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2022, in New York City. (Getty Images)
Musk wrapped things up with a simple rule for her 18 grandkids: no Christmas presents, just hugs.
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“You never have enough hugs,” Musk said. “Hugs count.”
Maye’s next move … hit a Tennessee Volunteers football game with Lahren in Knoxville. Go Vols.
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