6 reasons why Elon Musk’s supermodel mother Maye, 73, is the real family icon – from humble beginnings in South Africa to millionaire dietitian, CoverGirl ambassador and bestselling author

• She raised her three children Elon, Kimbal and Tosca in South Africa before divorcing Errol and starting a new life – and finding fame and millions – in Canada
• A finalist for Miss South Africa at 21 and an ambassador for CoverGirl at 69, she has been on the cover of Time and Vogue and appeared in Beyoncé’s Haunted MV