Elon Musk's most daring endeavor? Perhaps it's the role of fatherhood. The SpaceX CEO has welcomed so many little ones into his life that even his own flesh and blood, Vivian Jenna Wilson—one of his six children from his marriage to Justine Wilson—has lost count. "I must confess, I'm uncertain of the exact number of siblings I have, especially when half-siblings are factored in," Vivian revealed to Teen Vogue in a March interview, discussing her estranged father with a touch of humor. "It's almost like a game of 'two truths and a lie,' isn't it?"
For the sake of clarity, the tally stands at an astonishing 14 children. However, the Tesla mogul has admitted to a lingering uncertainty regarding Romulus, born in 2024 to conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair. "Though I can't say for certain," the South African native posted on X (formerly Twitter) on March 31, "I've already given Ashley $2.5 million and am committed to sending her $500,000 annually."
Nonetheless, St. Clair intends to navigate this journey independently. (Reportedly, she turned down an eight-figure offer that stipulated secrecy about her child's identity.) "My utmost priority is to foster a normal and secure upbringing for our child," the author of children's books stated after filing for sole custody in February. "Therefore, I kindly request the media to respect our child's privacy and refrain from intrusive coverage."
Intriguingly, Romulus isn't even Musk's youngest bundle of joy. Artificial intelligence expert Shivon Zilis announced in February the arrival of their fourth child together, Seldon Lycurgus, joining the trio of 3-year-old twins, Strider and Azure, and 16-month-old Arcadia. "On the occasion of Arcadia's delightful birthday, we felt it was only fitting to share the news of our wonderful and miraculous son, Seldon Lycurgus," Zilis penned on X. "He's built like a juggernaut but possesses a heart of pure gold. I adore him endlessly."
And of course, this newest addition to Musk's brood has a plethora of older siblings, each with their own unique story woven into the ever-expanding tapestry of the Musk family.
