Conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair announced on social media that she secretly gave birth to a child fathered by billionaire Elon Musk five months ago.
St. Clair, 26, shared the revelation in a post on X, formerly Twitter, on the evening of Valentine’s Day.
“Five months ago, I welcomed a new baby into the world. Elon Musk is the father,” St. Clair wrote.
She said she had not disclosed the child’s birth earlier to protect the baby’s privacy and safety. “I intend to allow our child to grow in a normal and safe environment. For that reason, I ask that the media honor our child’s privacy and refrain from invasive reporting.”
Shortly after the post, Musk responded cryptically to a fan’s comment on X, which referred to him having “another baby” as part of his “side quests.” Musk reacted with a crying-laughing emoji but did not confirm or deny the claim.
Reports indicate that St. Clair moved into a luxury Manhattan apartment near City Hall about a year ago, with rent estimated at $12,000 to $15,000 per month. A resident of the building noted she was among the first to receive a Tesla Cybertruck, raising questions about how the influencer could afford it.
Neighbors described St. Clair as appearing to live as a single mother, with a full-time nanny caring for two children: the alleged baby with Musk and a toddler from a previous relationship.
Musk, 53, has fathered at least 12 other children with three women: his first wife, Justine Wilson; musician Claire Elise Boucher, known as Grimes; and Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis.
St. Clair and Musk had previously drawn attention for their public exchanges on X, which included flirtatious remarks and innuendo. Their messages, dating back to May 2023, referenced relationships and parenting, fueling speculation about their connection.
Musk has long expressed concerns about declining birth rates, once stating that “civilization is going to crumble” if people do not have more children. He has been vocal about his belief in large families and has repeatedly said he wants to lead by example.
While St. Clair has not shared further details about her alleged child with Musk, the claim has ignited public interest in the billionaire’s expanding family and his relationships.
Representatives for Musk and St. Clair have not responded to requests for comment.
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