In a shocking revelation on February 14, 2025, writer and conservative commentator Ashley St. Clair revealed that she had given birth to Elon Musk’s thirteenth child five months earlier. This revelation provides a new chapter in the private life of Musk, the tech entrepreneur and space explorer billionaire. St. Clair’s announcement has caused mass media coverage and public debate, threading together topics of privacy, public interest, and the nuances of contemporary parenthood.
The Announcement
Ashley St. Clair posted on social media site X (formerly Twitter) the news of her child’s birth. In her statement, she indicated the birth was being kept secret because she wanted to ensure her child’s safety and welfare. But with immanent tabloid publicity looming in front of her, she took to releasing the information herself on her own schedule. St. Clair stressed wanting to give their child a typical childhood and asked that the public show respect to their family as it navigates through this challenge. She even took to going off social media temporarily to keep their family lives off the front lines.
Elon Musk’s Growing Family
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has been vocal about his fears of decreasing birth rates and has frequently spoken about his dedication to fatherhood. Musk has thirteen children with four women now that he has a child with St. Clair. He has his first six children with his former wife, Justine Wilson, who is an author. Their first-born child, Nevada Alexander Musk, unfortunately died at the age of ten weeks after contracting sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Twins Vivian and Griffin then joined them, and they added triplets, Kai, Saxon, and Damian.
Musk started dating Canadian musician Grimes in 2018, with the two giving birth to their son, X Æ A-Xii, in May 2020. The unusual name was widely reported and was later shortened to X Æ A-Xii in accordance with California name laws. Musk and Grimes also have a daughter, Exa Dark Sideræl Musk, whose nickname is “Y,” whom they welcomed via surrogate in December 2021, as well as a son, Techno Mechanicus, whose nickname is “Tau,” born in June 2022.
At about the same time, Musk had twins, Strider and Azure, with Shivon Zilis, who is a manager at his company Neuralink, in late 2021. This news became public in mid-2022, noting the unusual family arrangements of Musk and his desire to grow the population.
Ashley St. Clair: Author and Influencer
Ashley St. Clair is a conservative commentator and writer. She became famous after her children’s book, “Elephants Are Not Birds,” questioning progressive views on gender identity. St. Clair has been a vocal member of the conservative community, frequently contributing to debates regarding family values and social norms. Her romance with Musk was unknown until recently, when she announced it, introducing a new dynamic to the public image of both individuals.
Public and Media Reactions
The news of Musk’s thirteenth child has sparked a varied set of responses from the public and media. Fans praise Musk’s commitment to fatherhood and see his expanding family as an individual choice in accordance with his public declarations on population increase. Critics, on the other hand, raise eyebrows about the consequences of his multiple relationships and how he might face challenges in giving sufficient attention and care to all his children in various households.
Media sources have widely reported the news, with debate centered on the privacy of the children, the role of public figures, and the social implications of Musk’s opinions regarding procreation. Some commentators note the ethical implications of Musk’s style of fatherhood, particularly in relation to his working relationships and power balances.
Privacy Concerns and Media Ethics
St. Clair’s plea for privacy raises the question of the continued debate on how to define the lines between public interest and personal privacy, particularly of the children of famous people. While public figures tend to be under intense scrutiny by the media, there has been increasing debate on the ethical obligations of the press in upholding the privacy of children and the private lives of individuals.
The experience also questions how social media might be used in controlling personal accounts. By leaking her story first, St. Clair took power over the message, trying to control the message and counterbalance possible misinformation or sensationalism with tabloid reports.
Musk’s Opinions on Population and Parenthood
Elon Musk has openly spoken about how much he fears declining global population. He has, on multiple occasions, made a point to express that among the greatest threats to civilization is low birth rate and the decreasing rate of birth at an alarming pace. In his opinion, bearing a large family is his own contribution toward ending this. His actions affirm the belief that procreation for human civilization in the future is the key.
Along with his own endeavors, it has been reported that Musk has gifted his sperm to his friends and acquaintances, again showing commitment to raising the birth rate. Some offers have been rejected, and these activities have raised questions over the ethics of such gifts and the repercussions for relationships in general and professional ones specifically.
The Role of Social Media in Personal Narratives
The application of social media websites such as X to release private information reflects the new face of personal stories in the internet era. Public figures increasingly make use of such sites to broadcast information to their fans without the help of traditional media. This facilitates greater control of the message but also opens it to instant public criticism and comment.
St. Clair’s move to announce the birth of her child via social media illustrates this phenomenon. She did this to control the narrative about her private life, particularly in light of possible tabloid reports.
