Rumors have recently emerged suggesting that Elon Musk and author Ashley St. Clair are the parents of a newborn child, sparking widespread curiosity and speculation.
St. Clair publicly revealed that she gave birth to Musk’s 13th child five months ago, a disclosure that has since attracted considerable media attention.
Musk’s response has been brief and ambiguous, leaving many questions about their relationship and the child’s future unanswered, which continues to fuel public interest.
Elon Musk has acknowledged the rumors about him and Ashley St. Clair being parents to his 13th child, though only with a short reply.
Ashley St. Clair, who gained attention in 2023 for writing a “conservative” children’s book, shared on X (formerly Twitter) on February 15 that she welcomed Musk’s child five months prior.
The 26-year-old posted, “Five months ago, I gave birth to a baby. Elon Musk is the father.”
She explained that she had kept the news private to safeguard their child’s privacy and security but noted that recent media pressure had forced the matter into the public eye despite potential harm.
St. Clair expressed a desire for her child to “grow up in a normal and safe environment” and called on the press to respect their privacy and refrain from intrusive coverage.
Accompanying her announcement was a photo captioned with the Latin phrase “Alea Iacta Est,” meaning “the die is cast,” signaling that the situation had reached a point of no return.
Her representative, Brian Glicklich, supported her statements via Musk’s social media accounts, stating, “Ashley and Elon have been quietly negotiating a co-parenting agreement for some time.”
He added, “It’s unfortunate that a tabloid reporter repeatedly ambushed Ashley and her family, disrupting efforts to resolve this privately.”
“We await Elon’s public acknowledgment of his role as a parent to Ashley’s child to end needless speculation. Ashley trusts Elon will soon finalize their arrangement, prioritizing the child’s welfare and safety.”
If St. Clair’s claim is accurate, Musk’s number of children rivals that of the famously large family in Cheaper by the Dozen.
When Musk did respond to the rumors, his comment was notably succinct: “Whoa.”
This reply came in response to a tweet from Milo Yiannopoulos, a far-right commentator, who accused St. Clair of scheming “for half a decade to trap” Musk.
According to the Daily Mail, St. Clair later responded to Musk’s brief message with a post — now deleted — saying she had been “trying to contact him” for days without success.
Musk’s family history includes his first child, Nevada, with former wife Justine Wilson in 2002, who sadly passed away at 10 weeks. They had five more children together: triplets Kai, Saxon, and Damian (19 years old), and twins Vivian and Griffin (20 years old).
In addition, Musk and musician Grimes share three children: daughter Exa Dark Siderael, and sons Tau Techno Mechanicus and X Æ A-12 (pronounced “X Ash A Twelve”), the latter two born via surrogate.
Musk also fathered a child in 2024 whose name remains undisclosed, and twins Strider and Azure, born in June 2021 to Shivon Zilis, shortly before Exa’s birth.
Elon Musk’s brief reaction to Ashley St. Clair’s announcement has only intensified interest in his growing family. While St. Clair and her representative emphasize the importance of privacy and a confidential co-parenting arrangement, media and public curiosity remain high.
Given Musk’s history of multiple children and high-profile relationships, this revelation could add considerably to his already large family. As both sides work toward a private resolution, the primary concern remains the well-being and safety of the child.