Life
Four mothers, a transgender daughter, and a custody battle
RECORD / AT A GLANCE
Documented / custody unresolved
The family facts are documented. Disputes inside the family are reported mostly by the people involved.
THE EVENTS / THE INVESTIGATION / THE STORY
2000
He marries Justine Wilson.
Jul 2024
He says his daughter was “killed by the woke mind virus.”
Feb 2025
Ashley St. Clair says he is the father of her son.
1 Mar 2025
Shivon Zilis announces another child.
22 Oct 2026
Both skip a custody date as lawyers negotiate.
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Mothers and children, from public records and statements.
A daughter’s transition and a public fight.
Paternity, custody and a lawsuit.
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EBSCO counts at least fourteen known children with four women.
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She said so and sought custody; a paternity test was later reported, and in January 2026 Musk said he would seek full custody.
Who says it: EBSCO, reporters.
He said it about his daughter Vivian, who is alive and said his account of her childhood and transition was false.
Who says it: Musk.
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A reference biography covering birth, education, companies, politics and family through 2026. A secondary summary; check numbers against filings.
Shivon Zilis announced their fourth child.
His Peterson interview and her reply.
Her account.
Status as of this edition; no final ruling.
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Mothers and children, from public records and statements.
Musk married Justine Wilson in 2000. Their first son died in infancy. They then had twins and triplets through IVF, and separated in 2008. He married actress Talulah Riley twice. He has three children with the musician Grimes and at least four with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis, the latest announced in March 2025. [1][2]
What we can’t tell you. Some births were not announced at the time.
A reference biography covering birth, education, companies, politics and family through 2026. A secondary summary; check numbers against filings.
Shivon Zilis announced their fourth child.
A daughter’s transition and a public fight.
In a July 2024 interview with Jordan Peterson, Musk said he was tricked into allowing puberty blockers for his child and that his son was “killed by the woke mind virus.” His daughter, Vivian Wilson, responded publicly that his account was false. [1][2]
What we can’t tell you. Private family matters.
His Peterson interview and her reply.
Her account.
Paternity, custody and a lawsuit.
In February 2025, conservative commentator Ashley St. Clair said Musk was the father of her son and sought sole custody. A paternity test was later reported. In January 2026 Musk said he would seek full custody. St. Clair also sued xAI in 2026 over Grok-generated images of her. [1]
On 22 October 2026, both sides skipped a custody hearing as their lawyers negotiated child support. No final ruling had been reported. [2]
What we can’t tell you. Listed in the audit.
A reference biography covering birth, education, companies, politics and family through 2026. A secondary summary; check numbers against filings.
Status as of this edition; no final ruling.
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