Ashley St. Clair, a conservative influencer and children’s book author, recently made headlines when she announced that she had given birth to billionaire Elon Musk’s 13th child five months ago. She made the announcement on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on February 14, 2025, in an effort to protect her child’s privacy and safety from media attention.

St. Clair said that she and Musk had been working privately to reach a custody agreement, but the intervention of a tabloid reporter forced the process to go public. Her representative, Brian Glicklich, confirmed the news and expressed disappointment that the settlement could not be completed privately. St. Clair called on Musk to publicly acknowledge his paternity to end unnecessary speculation and quickly finalize the deal for the sake of the child’s safety and well-being.

In response to St. Clair’s claims, Musk posted a “Whoa” on X, responding to a post that suggested St. Clair had been planning for years to “set him up.” St. Clair quickly responded, criticizing Musk for reacting to the rumors instead of addressing the issue directly. She said she had tried to reach Musk for days but had not received a response.

If St. Clair’s claims are accurate, the child would be Musk’s 13th. Musk previously had 12 children with three different women: six with his first wife Justine Wilson, three with singer Grimes, and three with Shivon Zilis, CEO of Neuralink.

The incident has attracted widespread public and media attention, especially regarding how Musk will respond and address the issue in the future.

This incident has not only stirred up public opinion about the real relationship between Ashley St. Clair and Elon Musk, but also raised many questions about her true motives. Some Musk supporters believe that this could be a ploy by St. Clair to seek fame or financial gain. On the contrary, many others believe that if her assertion is true, Musk’s neglect or delay in publicly announcing his paternity is reprehensible.

There is also speculation about why St. Clair chose this time to reveal the information. Some say that she was pressured by the media to go public before the news was leaked by another source. Others say that this could be a strategic move to force Musk to quickly resolve the custody agreement.

Currently, Musk has not made any official statement on this issue other than a simple response on social media. This has left many wondering whether he is actually the father or whether this is just a controversial story that will eventually die down over time. However, one thing is certain: the case will continue to attract public attention, especially since Musk is a highly influential figure and his personal life is always a hot topic of discussion.