Tech mogul Elon Musk's personal life takes center stage as the two mothers of his children generate buzz on social media platform X.
According to the New York Post, conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair claims she gave birth to Musk's 13th child, while Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis shares tender moments with their twins on the platform.
The controversy erupted when St. Clair, 26, alleged that Musk had failed to honor an agreement regarding their supposed secret child. She detailed her experience in an exclusive interview, describing an isolated pregnancy in a New York City apartment. Despite the circumstances, St. Clair expressed no regrets about having the child with the 53-year-old billionaire.
Zilis, 39, posted a photograph featuring her twins Azure and Strider, accompanied by heart emojis and a caption expressing her love.
The Canadian venture capitalist's post prompted an affectionate emoji exchange with Musk, occurring shortly after St. Clair's allegations surfaced. Some platform users criticized the timing, with one describing the interaction as "cold-blooded."
Court documents from Travis County, Texas, confirmed that Zilis' twins were conceived through IVF in November 2021. The pair also shares a third child born in 2024, whose details remain private. Their family recently attended a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington DC, accompanied by Musk's son X from his relationship with musician Grimes.
The public display of affection between Musk and Zilis contrasted sharply with the unfolding drama surrounding St. Clair's claims. Their professional relationship at Neuralink, where Zilis serves as an executive, adds another layer to their complex personal dynamic.
St. Clair shared her perspective with the Post, revealing intimate details about her alleged relationship with Musk. She stated:
I was completely isolated during my pregnancy. Every part of my career and everything I used to do I couldn't do anymore. I was told not to tell anybody.
The controversy intensified when Musk responded to social media posts suggesting St. Clair had planned to have his child. His brief "Whoa" comment on a post claiming she had "plotted for HALF A DECADE" prompted further responses from St. Clair, who subsequently deleted her posts.
St. Clair challenged Musk's indirect response, criticizing him for amplifying what she termed as "smears." In a now-deleted post, she claimed the original allegations were meant in jest and made the startling assertion that Musk had recently proposed having more children.
The public dispute between Musk, St. Clair, and Zilis highlights the intricate personal relationships surrounding one of tech's most prominent figures.
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO's expanding family tree now includes alleged relationships with multiple partners and claims of a thirteenth child.
The situation continues to evolve as St. Clair seeks recognition for her child while Zilis maintains a visible presence in Musk's personal and professional life. Their interactions on X demonstrate the complex dynamics at play in this modern family drama, with public opinion divided over the handling of these sensitive matters.
