Tesla CEO and the billionaire Elon Musk’s personal life has always been in the public eye, and his journey as a father continues to draw attention. In the last 20 years, Elon Musk has had a total of 12 children with three different women. His first child was born in 2002 with his ex-wife, Justine Wilson. His most recent child was born in early 2024 with Shivon Zilis, who is a director at Neuralink.
A new report has surfaced as American influencer Ashley St Clair publicly claims to have given birth to Elon Musk’s 13th child. In one of her first interviews since the revelation, the 26-year-old told The New York Post that Musk, 53, is “funny” and “down to Earth.” She also claimed that the billionaire wanted to keep their baby a secret for the safety of everyone involved.
How Elon Musk Responded
Just a day after US-based influencer and author Ashley St. Clair claimed she had given birth to Elon Musk’s 13th child five months ago, the billionaire finally responded. According to the New York Post, Musk reacted to a post on X that suggested the 26-year-old had been planning for nearly five years to have his child.
Musk and Justine Wilson
Musk married Justine Wilson in 2000, but the couple divorced in 2008. Together, they had six children between 2002 and 2006. Their journey as parents began with the birth of their first child, Nevada Alexander, whose life was tragically cut short at just 10 weeks due to sudden infant death syndrome. Reflecting on the loss, Wilson later shared: “I buried my feelings … coping with Nevada’s death by making my first visit to an IVF clinic less than two months later. Elon and I planned to get pregnant again as swiftly as possible. Within the next five years, I gave birth to twins, then triplets.”
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Their twins, Vivian Jenna and Griffin, were conceived via IVF in 2004, while Kai, Saxon, and Damian—arrived in 2006. The family has kept a low profile amid ongoing speculation about their unconventional origins.
Musk’s Relation With Canadian musician Grimes (Claire Boucher)
Musk and Canadian musician Grimes (Claire Boucher) share three children. Their first, a son named X Æ A‑Xii, was born in May 2020. A year and a half later, they welcomed their daughter, Exa Dark Sideræl, via surrogate in December 2021. Their third child, Techno Mechanicus, remains more of a mystery, as his birth date has not been publicly disclosed.
In an interview Grimes remarked: . In a Wired interview, she remarked, “really care about having a very good relationship with my kids. I think I understand how to be a good parent to them. Both enforcing discipline and being their friend,” she said. “Who knows, maybe they’ll resent me and reject family culture, but I feel like they will not.”
Various reports also says that beyond his relationship with Grimes, Musk was also married twice to actress Talulah Riley, though they never had children together.
Musk’s Relation With Shivon Zilis
The third lady in Musk’s life is Shivon Zilis. Various reports suggest that In November 2021, they both welcomed twins—son Strider and daughter Azure—in Austin, Texas. Early last year, the couple confirmed the arrival of their third child together- which is Musk’s 12th. While the children are mostly kept out of the public eye, Zilis recently offered a rare glimpse into their lives, sharing a heartfelt moment on X: “At the end of the day it all ended up for the best! Thank you for taking the time to really connect and understand each other. So glad we had such a wonderful talk, was insanely overdue. You’re a total badass and I respect you very much as well. I can’t wait for kiddo play date and congrats on baby Tau as well!”
Elon Musk’s personal life remains complicated, with ongoing custody battles adding to the drama. In November 2024, Grimes revealed on X that she hadn’t seen one of her children for five months and was struggling financially to fight for custody. Tensions grew when Musk took their son, X, to a White House press briefing without her knowledge, prompting her to express disapproval online.
Net Worth Of Elon Musk
According to a Forbes report, Elon Musk has a net worth of $394 billion. The report which was published on February 11th said that Elon Musk’s net worth has dropped by nearly $90 billion in under two months, bringing it below $400 billion for the first time this year. This decline is mainly due to a significant drop in Tesla’s stock value, as reported by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
However, In December, Musk’s wealth hit an all-time high, making him the first person to surpass a $400 billion net worth. His fortune continued to grow until December 17, when it peaked at $486.4 billion. This surge was driven by SpaceX’s massive $350 billion valuation and investor confidence in Musk’s increasing influence within former President Donald Trump’s inner circle.
