Elon Musk Welcomes 14th Child, His 4th Baby With Shivon Zilis: ‘Built Like a Juggernaut’ 

Elon Musk Welcomes 14th Child with Shivon Zilis

Elon Musk, the 53-year-old billionaire entrepreneur, has welcomed his 14th child. The child’s mother is Shivon Zilis, a 39-year-old executive at Neuralink, one of Musk’s companies. Zilis announced the arrival of their fourth child together, a son named Seldon Lycurgus, in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, February 28. The announcement coincided with the birthday of their daughter, Arcadia, who was born in early 2024. In her post, Zilis described Seldon as “built like a juggernaut, with a solid heart of gold” and expressed her deep love for him. Musk responded to the post with a heart emoji, though the exact date of the child’s birth has not been disclosed.

Musk’s Growing Family: A Look Back

This new addition to Musk’s family is the latest in a series of expansions over the years. Musk and Zilis already share three children: Arcadia, and twins Strider and Azure, who were born in November 2021. Their relationship has been relatively private, but the arrival of Seldon marks another milestone in their growing family. This news follows another recent development in Musk’s personal life: author Ashley St. Clair claimed on X that she had welcomed Musk’s 13th child five months earlier. St. Clair, who chose to keep the news private to protect her child’s privacy and safety, shared that she decided to speak out after learning that tabloid media was planning to reveal the information.

Musk’s Children with Ex-Wife Justine Wilson

Musk’s journey into fatherhood began with his marriage to Canadian author Justine Wilson in 2000. The couple had six children together during their eight-year marriage. Their first child, Nevada, was born in 2002 but tragically passed away at just 10 weeks old due to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). They later had twins Vivian and Griffin, now 20 years old, and triplets Kai, Saxon, and Damian, all 18. Despite the challenges they faced, including the loss of their first child, the couple’s marriage ended in 2008. Musk’s children with Wilson are now growing up, with the twins and triplets navigating young adulthood.

Musk’s Relationship with Grimes and Their Children

After his divorce from Wilson, Musk’s personal life continued to evolve. In 2018, he began a relationship with Canadian singer and artist Grimes (whose real name is Claire Boucher). Their time together resulted in three children: son X Æ A-Xii, born in May 2020; daughter Exa Dark Sideræl, born via surrogate in 2021; and son Techno Mechanicus, whose existence was confirmed in Walter Isaacson’s book about Musk. The couple’s relationship was unconventional, and they eventually split for good in 2022. Musk has been open about his approach to parenting, admitting in a 2020 interview with The New York Times that he initially felt limited in his role as a new father, saying, “Babies are just eating and pooping machines, you know? … When the kid gets older, there will be more of a role for me.”

A Father of 14: Musk’s Evolving Role as a Parent

With the arrival of Seldon Lycurgus, Musk’s family has expanded once again. This latest addition follows a pattern of multiple children with different partners, a trend that has drawn both admiration and criticism. While some applaud Musk’s commitment to building a large family, others have raised concerns about the challenges of co-parenting and the impact on his personal and professional life. Musk’s approach to fatherhood has been described as hands-off in the early years, but as his children grow older, he has expressed a desire to take on a more active role. For now, his family continues to grow, with each new child bringing joy and excitement to his life.

Looking Ahead: Musk’s Life as a Father of 14

As Elon Musk’s family continues to expand, the world watches with curiosity. With 14 children, Musk’s life as a father is undoubtedly complex and multifaceted. While his entrepreneurial ventures and visionary ideas often dominate headlines, his role as a parent is equally significant. Musk’s journey as a father has been marked by both joy and tragedy, and his approach to parenting has evolved over the years. As his children grow and thrive, it will be interesting to see how Musk balances his personal life with his professional ambitions. One thing is certain: Elon Musk’s life is about to become even more dynamic as he embraces the challenges and rewards of fatherhood on a larger scale.