Elon Musk delivers remarks as he joins President Donald Trump for for an executive order signing in the Oval Office at the White House on February 11 (Image: Getty Images)
In a stunning assertion, Ashley St Clair, a 26-year-old pro-Trump social media personality, has made the astonishing claim that she secretly gave birth to Elon Musk‘s 13th child.
Ironically, St Clair chose to reveal this bombshell on Musk’s own platform, X, on Valentine’s Day evening.
A right-wing influencer known for her extreme views and polarising opinions, St Clair alleged that she had the billionaire’s baby last year but kept it hidden to protect the child’s privacy and well-being.
In her announcement, St Clair wrote: “Five months ago, I welcomed a new baby into the world. Elon Musk is the father,” and explained that she had not previously disclosed this information to safeguard their child’s privacy and safety.
Elon Musk and Grimes arrive for the 2018 Met Gala (Image: AFP via Getty Images)
However, with media outlets threatening to expose the news, St Clair felt compelled to come forward.
“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,” she wrote.
Sh implored the media to respect her child’s anonymity, allowing them to have a normal and secure upbringing.
St Clair emphasised: “I intend to allow our child to grow in a normal and safe environment. For that reason, I ask that the media honour our child’s privacy, and refrain from invasive reporting.”
Musk with son and Trump in Oval office (Image: Getty Images)
Fellow conservative influencers swiftly rallied around Musk and St Clair, defending them against criticism on social media.
Candice Owens, the infamously contentious right-wing commentator, expressed her support on X, stating: “Children should always be off limits. Journalists are parasites. Hard to imagine going through this with a young one. Better to come out with this on your own terms. George and I will be praying for you, Ash.”
Trump-loyalist Matt Gaetz – the former representative for Florida’s 1st congressional district, who resigned in the wake of backlash after being nominated by Trump for US Attorney General – himself offered words of admiration, stating: “This child has incredible genetics. Much love to this wonderful family.”
This comes amid other news involving Elon Musk‘s children, who often grab headlines due to their unconventional names, as reported by the Irish Star. The prominent example is his child with singer Grimes, named X AE A-12 Musk.
Born in May 2020, the baby boy’s name has certainly stirred curiosity among fans about its correct pronunciation – a puzzle that seems to be deciphered by his parents, albeit with slightly varying accounts.
Grimes, born Claire Boucher, engaged directly with her followers on Instagram following a mesmerising Vogue Italia cover shoot.
When probed about how to say her son’s unique name, the new mother spelled it out. “It’s just X, like the letter X. Then A.I. Like how you said the letter A then I,” she explained, suggesting a ‘xai’ pronunciation.
However, some fans remain baffled over how to express it accurately.
Elon Musk speaks to reporters at the White House (Image: Getty)
Despite Grimes’ written clarification, SpaceX tycoon Elon Musk was asked to pronounce his son’s name during a podcast recording with Joe Rogan.
During the show, he suggested that the name was primarily Grimes’ creation, adding: “Yeah, she’s great at names.”
He informed Rogan that his son was born on May 4 and then proceeded to explain the pronunciation.
“I mean it’s just X, the letter X, and the ‘AE’ is pronounced, ‘Ash’,” Elon clarified. Unlike Grimes, who didn’t elaborate on the A-12 part of the name, Elon disclosed during the podcast that it was his contribution.
X Musk sits on the shoulders of his father in the Oval Office (Image: Getty Images)
He explained that A-12 represents “Archangel 12, the precursor to the SR-71, coolest plane ever.”
The former couple later welcomed their daughter, Exa Dark Siderael, via surrogacy in December 2021.
They expanded their family with another child, Techno Mechanicus, in 2022 following Musk’s revelation to The New York Post about their ‘semi-separated’ status.
In a 2023 interview with Wired, Grimes, then 36, shed light on Musk’s parenting style, stating: “I think their life is gonna be pretty intense. Being Elon’s kid is not the same as being anyone’s kid. In my house, at least, I want it to be more of a crazy warehouse situation and a cool art space.”
Twitter CEO Elon Musk holds one of his children after a keynote speech (Image: AFP via Getty Images)
Musk, the visionary CEO with a progeny that spans 11 offspring from three different relationships, is seemingly making ample provisions for his expansive brood.
He’s splashed out on an immense 14,400 square foot dwelling in Texas to accommodate his substantial family.
Through his first marriage to Canadian author Justine Wilson, stretching from 2000 until 2008, Musk fathered six children.
This union was tragically marked by the loss of their first child, Nevada Alexander, to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) at just 10-weeks-old in 2002.
Despite the heartache, Justine candidly disclosed her coping mechanism in Marie Claire: “I buried my feelings … coping with Nevada’s death by making my first visit to an IVF clinic less than two months later. Elon and I planned to get pregnant again as swiftly as possible. Within the next five years, I gave birth to twins, then triplets.”
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Musk’s lineage grew with the birth of twins Vivian and Griffin via IVF in 2004, and later, the arrival of triplets Kai, Saxon, and Damian in 2006.
Today, 20-year-old Vivian, who has since legally altered her name and gender in 2022, openly expresses disdain towards her father’s political ties, particularly his support for President Donald Trump during his election campaign.
Elon Musk‘s estranged child, Vivian, recently expressed her feelings on Threads, stating: “I’ve been considering this for some time, but yesterday made it clear. I don’t see my future in the United States. Even if he’s only in office for four years, even if the anti-trans regulations magically don’t happen, the people who willingly voted this in are not going anywhere anytime soon.”
The Musk family has expanded further, as Elon and his partner Shivon Zilis welcomed twins Strider and Azure in 2021, shortly before Musk and Grimes introduced their third child to the world.
In 2023, Musk and Shivon, 38, a Neurolink executive, had another child in a peaceful setting, choosing to keep the birth private.
The couple has decided to keep details such as the baby’s gender and birth date confidential. Musk has been vocal about the importance of procreation, telling his X platform followers in May 2024: “Just have kids one way or another or humanity will die with a whimper in adult diapers!”
He continued to advocate for having children, saying: “I’m doing my best to encourage more people to become parents and ideally have three or more kids, so humanity can grow.”