Elon Musk, the 52-year-old Tesla founder and tech mogul, quietly welcomed a new member to his ever-growing family earlier this year. The baby’s mother is Shivon Zilis, the director of special projects at Neuralink Corp., another of Musk’s ventures.
A private family life
Musk and his partners have consistently aimed to shield their children’s lives from the public eye. This commitment to privacy was underscored in September 2023, when Claire Boucher, better known as Grimes and the mother of three of Musk’s children, took to X (formerly Twitter) to request privacy for their children. In a lengthy post, she addressed the media frenzy surrounding her co-parenting relationship with Musk and the recent revelation of their third child, a son named Techno Mechanicus, born shortly after Musk’s children with Zilis.
Musk’s expanding family
Elon Musk’s journey into fatherhood began in 2002 with the birth of his first son, Nevada Alexander, with his first wife, Justine Wilson. Tragically, Nevada passed away at 10 weeks old due to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Wilson and Musk later had twins, Vivian Jenna, and Griffin, in 2004, followed by triplets Kai, Saxon, and Damian in 2006, all conceived through IVF.
In May 2020, Musk and Grimes welcomed their first child together, a son named X Æ A-Xii. The couple later had a daughter via surrogate in December 2021, named Exa Dark Sideræl. Around the same time, Musk secretly welcomed twins Strider and Azure with Shivon Zilis in November 2021.
The revelation of Musk’s newest child coincides with the release of Walter Isaacson’s 2023 biography about Musk, which disclosed the birth of Musk and Grimes’ third child, a son named Techno Mechanicus, who also goes by “Tau.”
Musk confirmed the birth of his latest child with Shivon Zilis, dismissing any notions of secrecy. “As for ‘secretly fathered,’ that is also false,” he stated. “All our friends and family know. Failure to issue a press release, which would be bizarre, does not mean ‘secret,’” he added. Despite this clarification, the sex and name of Musk’s youngest child remain undisclosed, highlighting the couple’s commitment to privacy.
The online buzz
The news of Elon Musk’s 12th child came as a surprise to those who follow his life online. Comparisons to Nick Cannon, known for his large family, quickly surfaced. “Nick Cannon and Elon single-handedly repopulating the earth,” joked one Instagram user. “Elon and Nick Cannon competing?” and “Nick, you got 24 hours to respond!” were other common comments.
Elon Musk’s personal life has often been a topic of intense public interest and scrutiny, given his high-profile relationships and significant professional achievements. His growing brood of children and the dynamics between his partners illustrate the complexities of his personal life, often played out under the public’s watchful eye.
Unleash Your Inner Child at the Theme Park!
Although theme parks are typically thought of as places for kids, adults may also have a great time and make priceless memories there. Allow me to tell you a touching tale about a father and daughter who had a very unique experience with Disney World’s magic.
While Dan and his daughter Lyla, six, were strolling through the park, they happened upon a piano and a gifted musician. Lyla declared with pride that her father could also play the instrument as they listened to the music. They had no idea that this innocuous comment would set off an incredible performance.
Music teacher Justin acknowledged that while singing was not his strongest instrument, playing the piano was. Motivated by Lyla and the pianist, Justin assumed the spotlight and initiated an unplanned performance. He held the attention of everyone in the vicinity with the melancholic chords of “Ave Maria.” People were so drawn to his voice that they stopped in their tracks. Flashing cameras recorded this amazing moment. Justin would never forget that day.
Lyla was ecstatic beyond measure. “He sang it out loud and almost everyone took a video of him,” she proudly told local media. Lauren, Justin’s wife, was also astounded by the compelling production her husband created. The audience erupted in deafening ovation at the grand finale, expressing gratitude for this surprise performance.
Justin had no idea that this spontaneous act would make him a household name on the internet. His enthralling performance was captured on camera, which went viral and received thousands of views and favorable comments from people all around the world. Though Justin never anticipated becoming famous, he loved being well-known.
As he considered his newfound fame, Justin modestly told a local newspaper, “It’s beyond what I ever could have dreamed.” For grownups like Justin, Disney World—which is renowned for its enchanted experiences—proved to be equally captivating.
Thus, don’t be afraid to embrace the unexpected and let your inner child go the next time you visit a theme park. One never knows, perhaps you’ll make lifelong memories. Talk about this endearing tale with your loved ones. Love and tranquility are, after all, meant to be shared.
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