šØĀ āShivon Zilis Is Having a Baby!ā ā At 54, Elon Musk Stuns the World With Announcement of 3rd Child With Longtime Partner, His 14th Overall!
In news that has once again set the internet ablaze,Ā Elon Musk, the world-renowned tech billionaire, entrepreneur, and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, hasĀ confirmed he is expecting another child with Shivon Zilis, a top executive at Neuralink. The baby will markĀ their third child togetherĀ andĀ Muskās 14th child overallĀ ā a revelation that has shocked fans, critics, and followers alike across the globe.
ā”Ā The Shocking Announcement
The news broke when Musk made a brief yet explosive comment during a recent interview on a popular podcast. While discussing artificial intelligence, population collapse, and family, the Tesla titan suddenly dropped the bombshell:
āYes, Shivon and I are expecting again. The babyās due later this year.ā
The revelation sent social media into a frenzy. Trending hashtags likeĀ #Elon14,Ā #ShivonZilis, andĀ #MuskBabyBoomĀ quickly dominated X (formerly Twitter), with thousands of users expressing a mix of shock, admiration, and curiosity.
š©āš¬Ā Who Is Shivon Zilis?
Shivon Zilis, 39, is a brilliant tech executive who has worked closely with Musk for several years. She is the Director of Operations and Special Projects atĀ Neuralink, the neurotechnology company co-founded by Musk. Known for her sharp intellect and privacy, Zilis holds degrees from Yale University and was once featured on Forbesā ā30 Under 30ā list for venture capital.
Zilis and Muskās relationship has long been speculated upon but never publicly confirmed in romantic terms ā until the surprise reveal of their twins in 2021, and now, this third child.
š¶Ā A Growing Family: Muskās 14 Children
With this announcement, Muskās family tree grows even larger. His children come from multiple relationships, and they span from toddlers to young adults. Hereās a breakdown:
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Nevada Alexander MuskĀ ā His first child with Justine Musk, tragically died of SIDS in 2002.
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Griffin and Vivian Jenna WilsonĀ ā Twins with Justine, born in 2004.
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Kai, Saxon, and Damian MuskĀ ā Triplets with Justine, born in 2006.
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X Ć A-XiiĀ ā Son with singer Grimes, born in 2020.
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Exa Dark SiderƦl (Y)Ā ā Daughter with Grimes, born via surrogate in 2021.
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Twins with Shivon ZilisĀ ā Names have not been publicly disclosed, born in 2021.
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Unnamed third childĀ with Shivon Zilis ā Currently on the way, due later this year.
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Another rumored childĀ with Grimes ā Referred to as āTechno Mechanicusā or āTau,ā reportedly born in secret.
With the 14th child now on the way,Ā Musk continues to live out his philosophy that declining birthrates pose a threat to humanity.
š¬Ā Muskās Views on Population and Parenthood
This news isnāt entirely out of character for Musk, who has been a vocal advocate forĀ procreation in the modern age. In multiple interviews and tweets, he has warned against the risks of declining global birthrates, often stating:
āPopulation collapse is the biggest threat to civilization.ā
Musk has put his beliefs into action. While most billionaires focus on legacy through business and philanthropy, Musk hasĀ invested in fatherhood as part of his legacy, proudly shouldering the responsibilities of parenting despite his demanding career.
He once said:
āIām doing my best to help the underpopulation crisis. A collapsing birth rate is the biggest danger civilization faces by far.ā
š¤Ā A Private Relationship, Public Fascination
Despite being high-profile figures,Ā Musk and Zilis have maintained an intensely private dynamic. They were rarely, if ever, seen together publicly, and Zilis has not commented on their relationship since the birth of their twins. It was only through court documents related to a name change for their children that their connection was first confirmed.
The newest pregnancy, however, has now brought their relationship into a more public space ā albeit without a traditional romantic label.
This ambiguity only fuels public curiosity. Are they co-parents? Romantic partners? Visionaries joined by purpose rather than convention? The lines remain blurred, and perhaps deliberately so.
šĀ Public Reaction: Praise, Criticism, and Memes
As with all things Elon Musk,Ā the announcement ignited strong reactions online. Some fans praised Muskās commitment to fatherhood and cheered the growing family:
āCongrats to Elon and Shivon! 14 kids? Heās putting his money ā and DNA ā where his mouth is!ā
Others were more skeptical, accusing Musk ofĀ spreading himself too thinĀ and questioning the emotional dynamics of raising 14 children across multiple households:
āThis isnāt āhelping the population crisisā ā itās creating a billionaireās version of chaos.ā
Still others responded with humor and memes. One viral post joked:
āElon is speedrunning aĀ Duggar-styleĀ tech dynasty.ā
šØāš§āš¦Ā What About the Other Mothers?
While Muskās relationship withĀ GrimesĀ remains complicated ā she has described it as āfluidā and āweird,ā they have co-parented peacefully. Justine Musk, his first wife and mother of five of his children, has largely kept out of the limelight but has occasionally tweeted about their kidsā personalities and achievements.
As for Shivon Zilis, this third pregnancy suggests aĀ deep bond of trust and partnershipĀ with Musk ā though itās unclear whether they live together or maintain independent residences.
šĀ Whatās Next?
With the child due later this year, speculation now turns to possible names (will it be another coded moniker like X Ć A-Xii?), and how the tech titan will continue balancing fatherhood with his leadership at Tesla, SpaceX, xAI, and Neuralink.
Musk has already said he wants to build a future whereĀ AI and humanity coexist, and many wonder if heās also building a human legacy just as grand āĀ a family of future thinkers, innovators, and disruptors.
š¼Ā Final Thoughts
Elon Muskās announcement that heās expectingĀ his 14th child, third with Shivon Zilis, is more than just celebrity gossip ā itās a window into a powerful, polarizing figureās worldview. For Musk, this isnāt merely about love or relationships ā itās aboutĀ existence, legacy, and shaping the future.
While debates continue about wealth, parenting, and ethics, one thing is certain:Ā Elon Musk has stunned the world once again, not with a new rocket or robot, but with theĀ simplest, most human headline of all: