In a turn of events that has captured the attention of both Silicon Valley and tabloid readers alike, Elon Musk, the renowned CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, finds himself in the headlines once again. This time, controversy swirls around a claim made by conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair, who asserts she is the mother of Musk’s 13th child. This revelation came to light when St. Clair, aged 26 and residing in Manhattan, publicly announced her co-parenting discussions following alleged neglect from Musk.
The Saga Unfolds on Social Media
The drama unfolded on X (formerly known as Twitter), where St. Clair’s representative, Brian Glicklich, confirmed the existence of the five-month-old child. Glicklich expressed disappointment over the intrusive actions of tabloid reporters, which he claims disrupted private negotiations aimed at establishing a co-parenting agreement beneficial to the child’s welfare.
“It is disappointing that a tabloid reporter, who repeatedly ambushed Ashley and her family, made it impossible to complete that process confidentially,”
Glicklich stated. He emphasized the need for Musk to acknowledge his role as a father and to finalize their co-parenting arrangement.
Musk’s Reaction and the Ensuing Media Storm
Musk’s response to the burgeoning scandal was minimal yet poignant. Reacting to a post accusing St. Clair of a premeditated plan to bear his child, Musk simply commented, “Whoa.” This brief remark has since ignited a flurry of media speculation and public discourse.
In retaliation, St. Clair criticized Musk for his lack of direct communication.
“Elon, we have been trying to communicate for the past several days and you have not responded. When are you going to reply to us instead of publicly responding to smears from an individual who just posted photos of me in underwear at 15 years old?”
she demanded.
St. Clair argues that her decision to go public was driven by escalating media pressure and the need to protect her child’s privacy.
“I have not previously disclosed this to protect our child’s privacy and safety, but in recent days, it has become clear that tabloid media intends to do so, regardless of the harm it will cause,”
she explained.
Musk’s Expanding and Eclectic Family
If St. Clair’s claim holds true, this child will join Musk’s unusually large and diverse family. Musk has fathered children with three other women:
- Justine Wilson: Five children — twins Vivian and Griffin, and triplets Kai, Saxon, and Damian.
- Grimes: Three children — X Æ A-12 (“X”), Exa Dark Sideræl, and Techno Mechanicus.
- Shivon Zilis: Twins — Strider and Azure.
Musk, a figure continually in the spotlight for his professional achievements and personal escapades, was recently seen in a high-profile meeting with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by his children.
The saga of Elon Musk and Ashley St. Clair underscores the complex interplay of privacy, parenthood, and public scrutiny in the age of social media. As the public eagerly awaits further developments, the story highlights the challenges faced by public figures in managing personal dilemmas under the relentless gaze of global attention.