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Elon Musk's 12 Children: A Look into His Family and Their Mothers
Updated on August 12, 2024, by Skyler Caruso
Elon Musk, the father of 12 children with three women, has a growing family. Over two decades, the Tesla CEO became a father for the first time in 2002, with his most recent child born in 2024.
Musk's first six children were with his ex-wife, Canadian author Justine Wilson, whom he married in 2000 and divorced in 2008. Their first child, Nevada Alexander, tragically passed away at just 10 weeks old from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Following this, they welcomed twins and triplets through IVF.
Musk later married actress Talulah Riley twice, but the couple did not have children together.
In 2018, Musk began a relationship with singer Grimes (Claire Boucher). They welcomed their first child in 2020, followed by two more children, including one via surrogate. However, they separated in 2021, reconciled briefly, and eventually split again. Around the same time, Musk fathered twins with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis.
Musk is known for his strong opinions on birth rates, stating that a declining population poses a risk to civilization. Despite his complex relationships, Musk remains dedicated to his children, often speaking about spending time with them.