Elon Musk, the 52-year-old Tesla founder and tech mogul, quietly welcomed a new member to his ever-growing family earlier this year. The baby’s mother is Shivon Zilis, the director of special projects at Neuralink Corp., another of Musk’s ventures.
A private family life
Musk and his partners have consistently aimed to shield their children’s lives from the public eye. This commitment to privacy was underscored in September 2023, when Claire Boucher, better known as Grimes and the mother of three of Musk’s children, took to X (formerly Twitter) to request privacy for their children. In a lengthy post, she addressed the media frenzy surrounding her co-parenting relationship with Musk and the recent revelation of their third child, a son named Techno Mechanicus, born shortly after Musk’s children with Zilis.
Musk’s expanding family
Elon Musk’s journey into fatherhood began in 2002 with the birth of his first son, Nevada Alexander, with his first wife, Justine Wilson. Tragically, Nevada passed away at 10 weeks old due to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Wilson and Musk later had twins, Vivian Jenna, and Griffin, in 2004, followed by triplets Kai, Saxon, and Damian in 2006, all conceived through IVF.
In May 2020, Musk and Grimes welcomed their first child together, a son named X Æ A-Xii. The couple later had a daughter via surrogate in December 2021, named Exa Dark Sideræl. Around the same time, Musk secretly welcomed twins Strider and Azure with Shivon Zilis in November 2021.
The revelation of Musk’s newest child coincides with the release of Walter Isaacson’s 2023 biography about Musk, which disclosed the birth of Musk and Grimes’ third child, a son named Techno Mechanicus, who also goes by “Tau.”
Musk confirmed the birth of his latest child with Shivon Zilis, dismissing any notions of secrecy. “As for ‘secretly fathered,’ that is also false,” he stated. “All our friends and family know. Failure to issue a press release, which would be bizarre, does not mean ‘secret,’” he added. Despite this clarification, the sex and name of Musk’s youngest child remain undisclosed, highlighting the couple’s commitment to privacy.
The online buzz
The news of Elon Musk’s 12th child came as a surprise to those who follow his life online. Comparisons to Nick Cannon, known for his large family, quickly surfaced. “Nick Cannon and Elon single-handedly repopulating the earth,” joked one Instagram user. “Elon and Nick Cannon competing?” and “Nick, you got 24 hours to respond!” were other common comments.
Elon Musk’s personal life has often been a topic of intense public interest and scrutiny, given his high-profile relationships and significant professional achievements. His growing brood of children and the dynamics between his partners illustrate the complexities of his personal life, often played out under the public’s watchful eye.
Quick wit and unexpected outcomes
Clever responses often lead to unexpected and humorous outcomes which remind us of the power of humor and quick thinking in our daily interactions.
Most times, well-timed jokes can help turn awkwardness into amusement, and dullness into delight.
Late into the night, a husband texted his wife, asking her to wash his dirty clothes and prepare his favorite dish before he returned home. But, there was no reply. Undeterred, he sent yet another text in which he bragged about salary increase, writing that he was planning to get her a new car. A few moments later, the wife quickly responded, “OMG, really?” The husband cleverly replied, “No, I just wanted to make sure you got my first message.” What a twist!
In another story, a man returned home and saw his wife of ten years packing her bags. Surprised, he asked her where she was going, to what she replied, “I’m off to Las Vegas! I’ve discovered there are men willing to pay me $500 cash for what I do for you for free!” Taken aback by her words, the man paused for a moment and started packing his own bags. When his wife questioned his sudden action, he calmly responded, “I’m coming to Las Vegas with you… I want to see how you’ll manage on $1,000 a year!” His words definitely left her speechless.
In yet another story, an elderly lady had patiently waited for a parking spot in a crowded lot. Out of the blue, a young man in his new red Mercedes zoomed past her and parked in the very spot she had her eyes on. Feeling angered, she confronted the man, saying, “I was going to park there!” The man, displaying a smart-aleck attitude, retorted, “That’s what you can do when you’re young and bright.” This witty comeback emphasized the generational difference and put a smile on the elderly lady’s face, showcasing how humor can bridge gaps and bring unexpected joy even in times of minor conflicts.
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