In a recent development, the well-known conservative personality, Ashley St. Clair, 26, revealed in a late-night post on X that she has given birth to a child fathered by Elon Musk. She stated, ‘Half a year ago, a new life was brought into our world. The father is Elon Musk. This information was kept private, until now, to safeguard the privacy and welfare of our child. It is unfortunate that the paparazzi have decided to publicize this, regardless of the potential damage.’
She concluded her declaration with an appeal to the press to respect their child’s personal space and deter from any intrusive coverage. Accompanying her statement was a Latin maxim, ‘Alea iacta est,’ which loosely translates to ‘The die is cast.’ As it stands, it is uncertain which media, or their respective story, provoked St. Clair to publicize her declaration.
In the wake of her revelation, Musk, the renowned tech entrepreneur, has not yet publicly acknowledged St. Clair’s claim about their shared parenthood. Already a father to 12 children by three different women, Musk’s proclivity towards large families is well known. With his first spouse, Justine, he welcomed six children.
With the musical artist Grimes, Musk fathered three children. The pair has been in the public eye, with Grimes expressing discontent over Musk’s use of their son in the spotlight. She posted on X, airing her discomfort over their child’s public exposure, stating bluntly, ‘He should not be subjected to public scrutiny in such a manner.’
Three children of Musk are with Shivon Zilis, who formerly was the operations director at Neuralink. The most recent Musk progeny was born in June 2024. As of this time, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX has not offered a public response or comment on St. Clair’s announcement.
Meanwhile, Musk appears to maintain an active presence on social media, frequently tweeting in the aftermath of St. Clair’s revelation. Coincidentally, social media detectives unearthed a tweet from November 2023, in which Musk responded directly to St. Clair.
In her tweet, she expressed mental health improvements after quitting Adderall and birth control, generating a lot of reactions. She proclaimed, ‘Halting the consumption of birth control and Adderall significantly improved my mental health. It’s astonishing to see many Americans relying heavily on pharmaceutical regimens, then expressing confusion over their mental instability.’
In acknowledgment of this, Musk simply responded with the phrase ‘For sure’. Such a statement has only fueled speculation and debate over the true nature and timeline of their relationship.
Following her initial announcement, St. Clair issued an additional statement expressing gratitude for the outpouring of support she has received. She conveyed her remorse over feeling compelled to make such a declaration, reiterating her belief on the inviolability of children’s privacy.
She articulated with regret, ‘I wish circumstances didn’t push me to publicly make this statement. The privacy of children should be respected – that includes avoiding journalism which invades this sacred space.’
This ongoing saga between St. Clair and Musk invites many questions about the handling of such sensitive information. From the public’s perspective, the saga involves not just the public figures themselves, but their wider families and, of course, their collective privacy.
In light of these events, the focus now turns to how these concerns will be managed, taking into account the best interests of the children involved. Undoubtedly, the unique complexities associated with these high-profile figures create a unique scenario from a media, public relations, and personal perspective.
Despite these trials, it is hoped that the wellbeing of the children remains a priority. With St. Clair and Musk at the eye of this whirlwind, their collective insistence on privacy for their offspring serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting the personal lives of public figures.