Elon Musk He is eccentric, we all know that. And that is because The billionaire and CEO of tesla and x (formerly known as Twitter), usually surprises the world with various news and announcements, sometimes professional, sometimes about his personal life. Now, the 52-year-old South African tycoon was in the news for the latter, and it is no small thing: He confirmed that became a father for the twelfth time earlier this year.
Although the identity of the baby, including its name and sex, remains anonymous, Musk has clarified that the news “was not a secret” and that simply “no official announcement was made.” This new shoot also arrives at a time when Musk has publicly expressed his pro-natalist stance. In 2020, the businessman stated in an interview: “I think babies are super beautiful and, really, people need to have more babies because, if not, humanity will disappear.”
A unique father
Elon Musk's paternity has been a topic of constant debate in recent years. The tycoon has received both praise and criticism for his decision to have such a large family. Some admire him for his bravery and for breaking with traditional social norms, while others question his ability to raise so many children and provide them with the attention they need.
However, beyond personal opinions, The arrival of this new son into Musk's life is a significant event. With 12 children under his care, the businessman has become one of the public figures with the largest number of children in the world.
Who are the mothers of Elon Musk's children?
The tycoon has had children with three different women:
- Justine Musk: With his first wife, writer Justine Musk, he had a total of five children: twins Griffin and Vivian, triplets Kai, Saxon and Damian, and Nevada Alexander, who died at 10 weeks of age from sudden infant death syndrome.
- Grimes: With alt-pop singer Grimes, Musk has three children: , whose existence was recently known through a biography of the businessman.
- Shivone Zilis: With his current partner, Shivone Zilis, Musk had twins in November 2021: Strider and Azure.
Elon Musk's fatherhood is, without a doubt, an unconventional story. With his 12 children, the tycoon defies traditional standards and positions himself as a controversial but at the same time fascinating figure.