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The high-profile romance between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and actress Amber Heard was anything but straightforward. This on-and-off relationship captured public attention. Their journey together began in 2013 when Musk, a fan of Heard, reached out to introduce himself.
They connected romantically years later after Heard’s split from Johnny Depp, managing to find time for each other amid their busy careers. Despite their bond, what led the couple to part ways?
Elon Musk and Amber Heard bonded over “geeky” interests and surprises
In 2013, Amber Heard and Elon Musk met on the set ofMachete Killswhen Musk, who was a fan of the actress, contacted her to introduce himself. But the two’s romantic journey didn’t really start until four years later, following Heard’s breakup with actor Johnny Depp. Despite their hectic schedules, they managed to find time for one another in between the sets of Hollywood films and the Tesla factory.
Amber Heardwould surpriseElon Muskwith visits, and Musk, in turn, would visit Heard while she worked on projects likeAquamanin Australia. Their shared passion for technology and “geeky” interests kept them bonded. Heard, as quoted by Walter Isaacson in Elon Musk’s biography, even joked,
“I guess I could be called a geek for someone who can also be called a hot chick.”
Despite their differences, Heard and Musk became close because they both loved geek culture. Heard even crafted an elaborate cosplay costume inspired by Mercy, a character from Musk’s favorite video gameOverwatch.
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Not everyone close to Musk, according toE News, supported the relationship. His brother, Kimbal Musk, called Heard “toxic” and “a nightmare” in the biography of Elon Musk, written by Walter Isaacson, saying Musk often chose women with “a very dark side,” which might have drawn him to Heard.
Musk’s response was candid:
“Because I’m just a fool for love. I am often a fool, but especially for love.”
However, the cracks that eventually tore them apart were caused by their differences as well as their demanding occupations.
Despite a strong bond, the distance and work pressure took a toll
Following the breakup announcement, Musk took to Heard’s Instagram, leaving a thoughtful comment that softened the blow for fans and hinted at their lasting connection.
“Although Amber and I did break up, we are still friends, remain close, and love one another,”
Musk wrote according toPeople. He admitted the difficulties of maintaining a long-distance relationship given their packed schedules but left an open-ended note, saying,
“Who knows what the future holds?”
Days after the breakup, the couple also gave a joint statement, explaining that distance was a significant factor.
“The distance has been really tough on our relationship because we haven’t been able to see each other much,”
The statement which was exclusively shared withPeopleread, affirming that despite rumors, they held
“the utmost respect for one another.”
They also commented on the intense public scrutiny their high-profile relationship received, saying,
“This is just a normal relationship with a giant magnifying glass applied.”
The breakup was clearly tough on the billionaire, who spoke openly about his emotional struggles in an interview.
Elon Musk revealed his painful journey post-breakup
A few months later, Elon Musk opened up in aRolling Stoneinterview viaPeople, describing how deeply the breakup with Amber Heard affected him.
“I was really in love, and it hurt bad,”
he admitted. The tech mogul further revealed that he’s not content without a partner by his side, saying,
“I will never be happy without having someone. Going to sleep alone kills me.”
The emotional impact was clear, as Musk shared his loneliness and described life after their breakup vividly.
“It’s not like I don’t know what that feels like: Being in a big empty house, the footsteps echoing through the hallway, no one there.”
Reflecting on his time with Heard, Musk admitted that their split took a toll on him emotionally. He described the relationship’s aftermath as
“18 months of unrelenting insanity”
that left him feeling drained and “mind-bogglingly painful.”
In the biography,Elon Musk, Isaacson gives more insight into their relationship.
Despite admiration, allegations of mistrust come to light
Elon Musk and Amber Heard’s relationship ended on what appeared to be on good terms. It was intense and passionate. According to the 2023 biography by Walter Isaacson, Heard had a great deal of admiration for Musk and even compared him to “fire” which may be overwhelming.
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Musk has also praised Heard in public, pointing out that they remained friends and respected each other even after their split.
Recent claims, however, raise the possibility that their romance ended because of deeper trust issues. According toMarca, Musk allegedly hired private investigators to keep an eye on Heard’s movements while she was filming overseas because he was worried about her loyalty. Although Musk has not verified these allegations, there are also rumors that his crew may have allegedly monitored Heard using drones and other surveillance tools.
These accounts suggest that underlying issues with trust may have played a role in the breakup too.
Sohini Mukherjee
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Sohini Mukherjee is an Evergreen writer at FandomWire, specializing in pop culture, all things sitcoms, and, of course, Harry Potter. She has a soft spot for shows like Modern Family and pretty much any movie that knows how to tell a good story. You’ll find her name on listicles and long form articles that feel more like fun conversations than stiff articles. Having published over 300 articles, Sohini always brings a unique perspective and a deep understanding of the stories she covers.
