Biography
Who is Maye Musk?
Early life and family background
Maye Musk Haldeman was born on April 19, 1948, in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, as one of five children in her family. Her parents were Winnifred Josephine and Joshua Norman Haldeman, who worked as a chiropractor and amateur archaeologist. During her childhood, her adventurous parents moved the family to Pretoria, South Africa, in 1950. For over ten years, the family spent time exploring the Kalahari Desert in search of a fabled lost city.
As a young woman living in South Africa, Maye worked from an early age and later became a finalist in the 1969 Miss South Africa beauty competition. In 1970, she married South African engineer Errol Musk. The couple welcomed three children together named Elon, Kimbal, and Tosca before their divorce in 1979. As a single parent, she faced financial challenges while raising her children.
Education and professional career
Maye pursued higher education and earned a master degree in dietetics from the University of the Orange Free State in South Africa. She later completed another master degree in nutritional science from the University of Toronto. In 2023, she received an honorary doctorate of dietetics from the University of the Free State for her professional work and contributions as a dietitian.
Alongside her work in nutrition, Maye maintained a successful modelling career across Canada and the United States. She appeared in various advertisements, music videos, and prominent magazine covers. In September 2017, she achieved recognition by becoming CoverGirl oldest spokesmodel at age 69. Later in 2022, at age 74, she became the oldest model to appear on the cover of the annual Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.
Memoirs and public life
Maye has written books sharing advice on health, wellness, and her personal life experiences. She published her health guide titled Feel Fantastic in 1996 to promote healthy lifestyle habits and proper ageing. Years later, she released a memoir titled A Woman Makes a Plan: Advice for a Lifetime of Adventure, Beauty, and Success in 2019.
In addition to her writing and modelling engagements, Maye frequently travels to give presentations worldwide. Since 2023, she has gained a significant following in China, where she represents several major brands in advertising campaigns and speaks at public events.
Birthday and age
Maye Musk was born on April 19, 1948, which makes Maye 78 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Maye shares the date with 29 other famous people.
Explore more
