Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and Tesla CEO, has once again made headlines with the revelation that he has secretly fathered his 13th child. The news was disclosed by conservative author and influencer Ashley St Clair, 26, who took to Musk-owned platform X to share the announcement.
“Five months ago, I welcomed a new baby into the world. Elon Musk is the father,” St Clair wrote in her post. She explained that she had initially kept the information private to protect their child’s safety but decided to speak out after learning that tabloid media intended to reveal it regardless.
Musk, known for his unconventional online presence, responded to a fan’s inquiry about whether fathering another child was one of his “side quests” with a crying-laughing emoji, further fueling public curiosity. A close friend of Musk’s told The Mail on Sunday that he has no plans to stop. “He will keep fathering children for as long as he can,” the source stated, emphasizing Musk’s belief in repopulating the Earth.
Elon Musk’s Vision: Combating the ‘Underpopulation Crisis’
Elon Musk has long expressed concern about declining birth rates, calling them a greater existential threat than climate change. He has repeatedly spoken about what he sees as a looming “population collapse,” and his personal life seems to reflect this conviction.
After the birth of his last set of twins in 2022 with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis, Musk reaffirmed his commitment to increasing the population. “Doing my best to help the underpopulation crisis,” he stated. “Population collapse due to low birth rates is a much bigger risk to civilization than global warming.”
Musk’s growing family now includes five children from his first marriage to Justine Wilson, three with singer Grimes, three with Zilis, and the newly revealed child with St Clair. He had another son, Nevada, who tragically died of sudden infant death syndrome in 2002.
Ashley St Clair: A Conservative Firebrand with a Controversial Past
St Clair, a well-known conservative influencer, has built a reputation for her strong right-wing views and satirical takes on progressive ideology. She first gained widespread attention after stepping down as a brand ambassador for Turning Point USA in 2019 due to a controversial photograph with far-right figures, including Nicholas Fuentes and Tim Gionet (Baked Alaska).
Defending herself at the time, St Clair said the photo was taken at a “diverse dinner” where she confronted individuals she disagreed with. “Some of the people pictured had been vicious to me online, and I’m not above confronting people or forgiving people,” she stated. A self-described “strong Jewish woman,” she pushed back against claims that she aligned with white nationalist views.
Beyond her political persona, St Clair is also an author of conservative children’s books. Her 2021 book Elephants Are Not Birds was a direct critique of gender identity discussions, portraying a vulture trying to convince an elephant that it could be a bird simply because it could sing. She argued that transgender ideology confuses children and can lead to irreversible decisions.
A Lavish Manhattan Lifestyle and Elon Musk’s Support
Reports indicate that St Clair has been living in a luxury Manhattan apartment near City Hall for about a year, with rent estimated between $12,000 and $15,000 per month. A resident of the building described her as one of the first people he knew to receive a Tesla Cybertruck, raising speculation about her financial backing.
It is unclear how Elon Musk and St Clair’s relationship evolved, but sources suggest that she asked close friends to sign nondisclosure agreements, fueling rumors about their connection before the public revelation. While neither Musk nor St Clair has officially commented on the nature of their relationship, Musk is believed to have provided financial and logistical support for their child.
Elon Musk’s Parenting: A New Approach with His Younger Children
Despite his reputation as a busy CEO overseeing Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and other ventures, Musk has reportedly vowed to be more involved in the lives of his younger children. Unlike his earlier years, when he was less present with his children from his first marriage, Musk now appears to take a more hands-on approach.
This week, he was seen at the Oval Office with his four-year-old son “Lil X” (X Æ A-Xii), who humorously told former President Donald Trump to “shush” and hid beside the Resolute Desk. The next day, Musk brought Lil X and his three-year-old twins with Shivon Zilis—Strider and Azure—to a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
A source close to Musk noted, “He wasn’t that involved with his older children with Justine, and he has vowed to be more present in the lives of his younger kids.” This change suggests that Musk is making a conscious effort to balance his mission to repopulate the Earth with active fatherhood.
As Musk continues to expand his legacy—both professionally and personally—one thing is certain: his vision for the future extends far beyond electric cars and space travel.
