13 kids in two decades! A look at the Tesla CEO Elon Musk's expanding family

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX, is in news for his alleged 13th child. The revelation by influencer Ashley St. Clair has again put the spotlight on the billionaire entreprenuer who has been making the headlines for so many years now for many reasons, and now due to his influence in the Trump government.

Elon Musk's journey into parenthood began in 2002 when he and his first wife, Canadian author Justine Wilson, welcomed their son Nevada Alexander, who tragically passed away at just 10 weeks old. The couple later had five more children—twins Vivian and Griffin, followed by triplets Kai, Saxon, and Damian.

After his divorce from Wilson in 2008, Musk’s family continued to grow. He shares three children—X Æ A-12, Exa Dark Sideræl, and Techno Mechanicus—with musician Grimes. In 2021, he welcomed twins, Strider and Azure, with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis. In 2024, another child was reportedly born to Musk and Zilis, though the name has not been disclosed.


Most recently, in 2025, social media personality Ashley St. Clair announced that she and Musk had welcomed a child together in September 2024. Her revelation sparked widespread discussions online, adding to ongoing conversations about Musk’s approach to parenting and child support.

Despite his demanding career, Musk has spoken about raising his children, emphasizing that he does not plan to automatically pass down his business empire unless they show interest and ability. However, his relationship with some of his children, particularly his daughter Vivian, has been strained. Vivian legally changed her name in 2022 and distanced herself from Musk, citing personal reasons.

Musk discussed his children's inheritance during a Wall Street Journal CEO Council interview in May 2023, stating they wouldn't automatically receive company shares without demonstrating suitable capability. By February 2025, author Ashley St. Clair announced the arrival of Musk's 13th child, born five months earlier.

Musk’s unconventional family dynamic continues to be a topic of public interest, with each new addition prompting fresh debates about his role as a father.