Earlier this year, 52-year-old tech entrepreneur and Tesla founder Elon Musk welcomed a new addition to his growing family.
The mother of the child is Shivon Zilis, the director of special projects at Neuralink, one of Musk’s companies.
Keeping Family Life Private
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Musk and those close to him have made concerted efforts to maintain privacy around their children’s lives. This approach gained attention in September 2023, when Musk’s former partner, Claire Boucher, better known as Grimes, publicly requested privacy for herself and their three children. Grimes took to X (formerly Twitter) to address the media frenzy surrounding her co-parenting arrangement with Musk, expressing the need for personal space in a lengthy post.
It was also recently revealed that their third child, a son named Techno Mechanicus, was born shortly after Musk’s children with Zilis were born.
Musk’s Growing Family
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Musk’s journey into fatherhood began in 2002 with the birth of his first son, Nevada Alexander, with his first wife, Justine Wilson. Tragically, Nevada passed away at 10 weeks old from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
In 2004, Musk and Wilson had twins, Vivian Jenna and Griffin, through IVF, followed by triplets Kai, Saxon, and Damian in 2006.
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Musk and Grimes welcomed their first child, a son named X Æ A-Xii, in May 2020. Their second child, Exa Dark Sideræl, was born via surrogate in December 2021.
In the same year, Musk and Shivon Zilis quietly welcomed twins, Azure and Strider, in November 2021.
In 2023, journalist Walter Isaacson’s biography on Musk revealed the birth of Musk and Grimes’ third child, a son named Techno Mechanicus, also known as “Tau.”
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Despite this openness, the name and gender of Musk’s youngest child remain undisclosed, underscoring his commitment to protecting his family’s privacy.
The Online Reaction
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News of Musk welcoming his 12th child quickly stirred reactions online. Many drew parallels between Musk and Nick Cannon, who is also known for having a large family. One Instagram user quipped, “Nick Cannon and Elon single-handedly repopulating the earth.” Others added, “Elon and Nick Cannon competing?” and “Nick, you’ve got 24 hours to respond!”
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Musk’s personal life, often scrutinized due to his high-profile career and relationships, continues to capture public attention. The dynamics between his partners and his ever-growing family remain a topic of interest, highlighting the contrast between his efforts to maintain privacy and the relentless curiosity of the public.
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