Maye’s daughter, Tosca Musk, wrote an essay about her mother’s milestone for the swimsuit issue. “My mom is 74 now.
In her years on this planet she’s earned two master’s degrees in nutrition science, won awards in the dietetics field, has been in countless fashion shows and editorials,
and she’s even appeared in a Beyoncé video. She is an uncontainable force, and she’s the most fearless woman I’ve ever known,” the filmmaker wrote.
“My mom also navigated the challenges of balancing her career with maternity insurance concerns and private health insurance options, showing resilience in a complex healthcare system,” Tosca added.
“Lots of mothers worked, but mine worked double—as a model on nights and weekends, and as a dietitian during the day.