- Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and founder of companies such as Tesla and SpaceX, welcomed his 12th child earlier this year with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis.
- The baby is Musk’s third with Zilis, who holds the position of director of operations and special projects at Neuralink.
- Musk has been vocal about his concerns regarding declining birth rates, and has consistently advocated for larger families.
- He has five children with his first wife, Justine Musk: twins Griffin and Vivian, and triplets Kai, Saxon, and Damian.
- Additionally, he shares three children with Canadian musician Grimes, including Exa Dark Sideræl, born via surrogate in December 2021.
- Musk’s relationship with Grimes has recently faced challenges, as she is currently involved in a legal battle over parental rights to their children.
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and founder of companies such as Tesla and SpaceX, welcomed his 12th child earlier this year with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis. While the news only recently came to light through media reports, Musk clarified in an exclusive interview with Page Six that the birth was never intended to be a secret. He dismissed any notion of secrecy, stating that informing the public through a press release would have been “bizarre.” Musk, 52, emphasized that the new addition to his family was well-known among their close friends and relatives.
The baby is Musk’s third with Zilis, who holds the position of director of operations and special projects at Neuralink, a company focused on developing brain-computer interfaces. The couple previously had twins, Strider and Azure, born in November 2021. The name and sex of their newest child have not been disclosed.
Musk has been vocal about his concerns regarding declining birth rates. He believes that many countries are already experiencing fertility rates below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman, and that this trend poses a significant risk to future societal stability. “Many countries are already well below replacement rate, and the trend is that almost all will be. This is simply a fact, not a ‘debunked theory,’” Musk said, referencing fertility rate statistics from the World Bank Group.
This perspective aligns with his personal actions, as Musk has consistently advocated for larger families. In a 2022 interview, he expressed his commitment to fatherhood and his desire to have as many children as he can actively engage with and support.
Musk’s family life is both extensive and complex. He has five children with his first wife, Justine Musk: twins Griffin and Vivian, and triplets Kai, Saxon, and Damian. Additionally, he shares three children with Canadian musician Grimes, including Exa Dark Sideræl, born via surrogate in December 2021. Exa’s existence became public when she began crying during a Vanity Fair interview with Grimes, leading to a headline calling her Musk’s “secret” new baby.
Musk’s relationship with Grimes has recently faced challenges, as she is currently involved in a legal battle over parental rights to their children. Despite the custody dispute, Musk has been seen spending time with his 4-year-old son, X Æ A-12, at various high-profile events such as the Super Bowl and the Cannes Lions festival.
The revelation of Musk’s latest child with Zilis was first reported by Bloomberg in an article titled, “Elon Wants You to Have More Babies,” which explored his advocacy for higher birth rates. The story noted that while Zilis declined to comment, Musk did not respond to inquiries about the newborn. Musk’s decision to share limited details with the media reflects his preference to keep his personal life private, despite the public’s keen interest.
As one of the world’s most prominent tech moguls, Musk’s personal and professional endeavors continue to captivate public attention. His latest addition to the family underscores his ongoing commitment to fatherhood, in line with his views on the importance of family and population growth.
(With inputs from agencies)
