Los Angeles, California – Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently confirmed the addition of his third child with Neuralink director Shivon Zilis, bringing his total brood to at least 12 children. Over half of Musk’s children, amounting to a considerable number, have been born within the past five years, as reported by Bloomberg. This includes his offspring with Zilis, Canadian popstar Grimes, and ex-wife Justine Wilson.
Musk, a self-described “pronatalist,” has voiced concerns about declining population rates and has humorously claimed to be doing his part to combat underpopulation. Despite global fertility rates trending downward, the UN projects the world’s population to reach 10 billion by the end of the century.
The founder of SpaceX and Tesla has had various relationships over the years that have led to a growing family. His first wife, Justine Wilson, bore twins Griffin and Vivian in 2004, following the tragic loss of their son Nevada to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in 2002.
In a rare moment of vulnerability, Musk shared his grief with the father of a teenager who perished in a Tesla crash. Reflecting on the loss of his own child, he offered empathy and understanding to the grieving parent.
Musk has also faced public scrutiny regarding his relationships and family dynamics. His child Vivian came out as transgender and legally changed her name, distancing herself from her biological father. Musk and Wilson’s separation in 2008 marked the end of their marriage but did not halt Musk’s journey to expanding his family.
The tech magnate later tied the knot with actor Talulah Riley in 2010, but the union ended with a final divorce in 2016, without any children from their relationship. His most notable relationship in recent years has been with Grimes, a musician with whom he shares a son named X Æ A-Xii and a daughter named Exa Dark Sideræl.
Musk’s most recent child, a boy named Techno Mechanicus, was born to him and Grimes before their temporary split in September 2021. The couple reconciled around the birth of their daughter, and Grimes has made efforts to shield their offspring from the public eye.
Additionally, Musk welcomed twins Strider and Azure with Zilis in 2021, expanding his family once again. Their third child, whose name remains undisclosed, arrived earlier this year, with Musk clarifying that the baby’s existence was not a secret among their inner circle.
As the world marvels at the ever-growing family of the second wealthiest man, Musk and Zilis have chosen to keep certain details private, including the gender of their latest addition. Despite the ongoing fascination with his personal life, Musk remains focused on his groundbreaking ventures in technology and space exploration.