Elon Musk Welcomes 14th Child, His Fourth with Shivon Zilis/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Elon Musk and Shivon Zilis have welcomed their fourth child together, a baby boy named Seldon Lycurgus. Zilis shared the news in a post on X (formerly Twitter), describing their newborn as “built like a juggernaut, with a solid heart of gold.” Musk, now a father of 14 children, responded with a simple heart emoji. The announcement comes just weeks after revelations that Musk had secretly fathered another child with Ashley St. Clair, bringing further attention to his growing family.
Elon Musk’s Expanding Family: Quick Look
- Elon Musk and Shivon Zilis welcomed their fourth child, a son named Seldon Lycurgus.
- Zilis shared the news on X, calling her newborn “wonderful and incredible.”
- Musk, now a father of 14, continues to make headlines for his growing family.
- The announcement follows news that Musk had a child with author Ashley St. Clair, making it his 13th known child.
- A judge has ordered Musk to appear in court on May 29 over custody matters regarding St. Clair’s son, R.S.C.
- Musk shares children with four different women, including Justine Wilson, Grimes, Shivon Zilis, and Ashley St. Clair.
Elon Musk Welcomes 14th Child, His Fourth with Shivon Zilis
Deep Look
Zilis announced the birth of their second son, Seldon Lycurgus, on Friday, February 28, 2025, in an X post. She did not disclose when Seldon was born but shared her excitement, writing:
“Discussed with Elon and, in light of beautiful Arcadia’s birthday, we felt it was better to also just share directly about our wonderful and incredible son, Seldon Lycurgus. Built like a juggernaut, with a solid heart of gold. Love him so much.”
Musk, 53, responded with a simple heart emoji, keeping his characteristic minimalistic approach when addressing personal matters.
A Growing Family with Zilis
- Twins Strider and Azure, 3 (born in November 2021)
- Daughter Arcadia, 1 (born February 2024)
- Newborn son Seldon Lycurgus
The couple’s twins were born just weeks before Musk and musician Grimes welcomed their daughter Exa Dark Sideræl, marking a unique overlap in Musk’s family timeline.
Musk’s Other Children and Blended Family Dynamics
Musk has had 14 children with four women, making his family one of the most widely discussed in modern celebrity culture.
His children include:
- Five children with his first wife, Justine Wilson:
- Twins Vivian and Griffin, 20
- Triplets Kai, Saxon, and Damian, 19
- Three children with Grimes (real name Claire Boucher):
- Son X Æ A-12, 4
- Daughter Exa Dark Sideræl, 3
- Son Techno Mechanicus (Tau), 2
- Four children with Zilis
- One child with author Ashley St. Clair
Musk’s first son, Nevada Alexander, tragically died of SIDS at 10 weeks old in 2002.
Custody Drama Over Musk’s 13th Child
News of Musk and Zilis’ fourth child comes just weeks after Ashley St. Clair revealed that Musk had fathered her son, R.S.C., who was born five months ago.
St. Clair posted on X on February 14, stating that she had kept the child’s existence private to protect his safety. However, she said recent tabloid interest had forced her to go public:
“Elon Musk is the father. 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.”
A judge has now ordered Musk to appear in court on May 29 to address custody arrangements for R.S.C.
How Musk’s Partners Navigate Their Blended Family
Musk’s growing family has raised questions about co-parenting dynamics, especially given the close birth timelines of some of his children.
In September 2023, Grimes publicly discussed her relationship with Zilis, revealing that the two had finally connected and resolved misunderstandings regarding their children.
Zilis responded warmly, writing:
“At the end of the day it all ended up for the best! Thank you for taking the time to really connect and understand each other. … Can’t wait for kiddo play dates!”
Despite public speculation, Musk and his former partners have worked to maintain amicable relationships, ensuring their children remain at the center of their priorities.
Elon Musk’s Views on Population Growth
Musk has frequently cited his concerns about declining birth rates, calling it one of humanity’s greatest threats. In multiple interviews and tweets, he has said:
“If people don’t have more kids, civilization is going to crumble, mark my words.”
His large family aligns with his public stance, as he has repeatedly encouraged people to have more children and increase global birth rates.
What’s Next?
- Musk is expected to attend a custody hearing on May 29 regarding his son with Ashley St. Clair.
- With his focus on AI, space travel, and electric vehicles, Musk continues to juggle a growing empire and an even larger family.
- Fans and critics alike will be watching to see if Musk expands his family even further.
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