In a surprising revelation, an author has boldly claimed that Elon Musk is the father of her child in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter). The tech mogul, who is 53 years old, is already known to be the father of 12 children. However, the latest claim from a woman named Ashley St. Clair suggests that Musk welcomed his 13th child just five months ago.
Ashley St. Clair, a 26-year-old conservative influencer and author, made the announcement on social media, saying, “Five months ago, I welcomed a new baby into the world. Elon Musk is the father.” She explained that she had kept the information private until now in order to protect her child’s safety and privacy. She went on to say that recent media attention had forced her hand, as tabloid outlets seemed intent on uncovering the truth, regardless of the potential harm it could cause to her child.
“I have not previously disclosed this to protect our child’s privacy and safety,” St. Clair continued. “But in recent days, it has become clear that tabloid media intends to do so, regardless of the harm it will cause. I intend to allow our child to grow in a normal and safe environment. For that reason, I ask that the media honor our child’s privacy and refrain from invasive reporting.”
St. Clair is known for her work as an author, including her children’s book Elephants Are Not Birds, which was published with BRAVE Books. Her public persona as a conservative influencer has also gained her significant attention online.
Meanwhile, Musk, the CEO of Tesla and founder of SpaceX, continues to make headlines for his personal life as well as his groundbreaking work in the tech industry. In addition to his latest child with St. Clair, Musk is already the father of several other children, including Nevada, Vivian, Griffin, Kai, Saxon, Damian, X Æ A-12, Exa, Strider, Azure, Techno, and another child born in 2024.
Musk’s journey into fatherhood began in 2002 when his first wife, Justine Wilson, gave birth to their son, Nevada Alexander. Tragically, Nevada passed away at just 10 weeks old due to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). In a heartfelt article for Marie Claire, Justine Wilson recounted the devastating moment when Nevada stopped breathing during a nap, and despite the efforts of paramedics, he was brain-dead after being deprived of oxygen for too long. The family made the heartbreaking decision to remove him from life support after three days.
Following Nevada’s death, Musk and Wilson went on to have twins, Vivian and Griffin, who are now 21, as well as triplets, Kai, Saxon, and Damian, who are 18.
Fast forward to nearly two decades later, Musk entered into a relationship with Canadian singer Grimes. Together, they had a son, X Æ A-12, now four years old. The couple, who parted ways in 2022, also share two more children: Exa Dark Sideræl, three, and a son named Techno Mechanicus, two. In 2021, Musk also fathered twins, Strider and Azure, with Shivon Zilis, an executive at Musk’s company Neuralink. Zilis and Musk welcomed another child in early 2024, though their child’s name has not been revealed to the public.
Despite his extensive and ever-growing family, Musk remains focused on his businesses. According to People, he and Grimes have been considering buying a home in Bel Air where they could raise all of Musk’s children, with both of their mothers involved in their lives. Musk has also been candid about his thoughts on passing on his companies to his children. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, he stated that he has no plans to automatically transfer shares of his companies to his children if they have no interest or desire to take over his empire.
This bombshell revelation from Ashley St. Clair adds another layer to the public scrutiny surrounding Musk’s personal life. It’s clear that Musk’s family dynamic continues to evolve, and as the father of 13 children, his story remains one of intrigue and public fascination.
