Elon Musk has had numerous significant relationships throughout his life, resulting in 14 children with four different women . Here’s a comprehensive overview of his relationships and family dynamics:
Early Relationship
Jennifer Gwynne (University Years)
- Met at University of Pennsylvania in the mid-1990s
- Dated for approximately one year
- Gwynne described Musk’s “quiet intensity” and occasional “silly” side
- Relationship ended due to difficulties with long-distance communication
Marriages
- Justine Musk (née Wilson)
- First wife (2000-2008)
- Met at Queen’s University in Ontario
- Had six children together:
- Nevada Alexander (passed away at 10 weeks)
- Twins Griffin and Vivian (now known as Vivian Jenna Wilson)
- Triplets Kai, Saxon, and Damian
- Marriage ended due to reported control issues and lack of intimacy
- Talulah Riley
- Married twice (2010-2012, 2013-2016)
- Met at a London bar
- Relationship had multiple phases:
- First divorce in 2012
- Remarried in 2013
- Finalized second divorce in 2016
- Riley later married Thomas Brodie-Sangster in June 2024
Significant Relationships
- Amber Heard
- Relationship timeline: 2016-2018
- Met at the 2016 Met Gala
- Had two separate periods together:
- July 2016 – August 2017
- Brief reconciliation in early 2018
- Ended amicably due to busy schedules
- Grimes (Claire Boucher)
- Relationship timeline: 2018-2021
- Three children together:
- X Æ A-Xii (born May 2020)
- Exa Dark Sideræl (born December 2021)
- Techno Mechanicus (“Tau”) (born 2022)
- Currently maintain a friendship despite separation
Current Relationships and Children
- Shivon Zilis
- Neuralink executive
- Four children together:
- Twins Strider and Azure (born November 2021)
- Arcadia (born February 2024)
- Seldon Lycurgus (announced February 2025)
- Relationship described as non-romantic, conceived via IVF
- Ashley St. Clair
- Announced having Musk’s 13th child in February 2025
- Musk has provided financial support ($2.5M initial + $500k/year)
- Current situation involves ongoing discussions about raising their child