Elon Musk's first wife, Justine Musk, says he declared himself the "alpha" in their marriage while they were still on the dance floor at their wedding.
Justine revisits their relationship in Alex Gibney's new documentary Musk, describing a marriage in which she says Elon repeatedly criticized her and treated her more like an employee than a partner. "I learned the term 'gaslighting' through my relationship with Elon," she said, according to PEOPLE.
She said he made her feel "insignificant" and was "constantly remarking on the ways he found me lacking." Justine also recalled their first dance after marrying in 2000, when she says Elon told her, "I am the alpha in this relationship."
The nearly four-hour documentary premiered at the Venice Film Festival on September 8. Elon did not participate in the film despite Gibney's efforts to interview him. Gibney told The **** ociated Press that he initially approached the project as an admirer and hoped Musk would agree to sit down with him.
Justine said the imbalance in their marriage went beyond the "alpha" comment. In the documentary, she describes Elon talking down to her and repeatedly pointing out ways he believed she fell short.

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