Elon Musk has reportedly welcomed his 13th child with 26-year-old conservative influencer Ashley St Clair, who announced the news on his social media platform, X, on Friday night.
St Clair, known for her controversial ties with the far right, shared the revelation in a Valentine’s Day post.
“Five months ago, I welcomed a new baby into the world. Elon Musk is the father,” she wrote.
Courtesy: Ashley St. Clair/X
“I have not previously disclosed this to protect our child’s privacy and safety, but in recent days it has become clear that tabloid media intends to do so, regardless of the harm it will cause.
“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.”
Following her announcement, Musk responded cryptically to a fan who joked that having another child was just one of his "side quests," replying with a crying-laughing emoji.
According to DailyMail.com, St Clair moved into a high-end Manhattan apartment about a year ago, with rent estimated at $12,000 to $15,000 per month.
A fellow resident of the upscale building noted that she was the first person he knew to own a Tesla Cybertruck and wondered how she afforded it.
Neighbors observed that St Clair appeared to be living as a single mother, assisted by a full-time nanny caring for her two children—Musk’s alleged baby and a toddler from a prior relationship.
Musk has at least 12 other children with Justine Wilson, singer Grimes, and Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis. His rumored dating history is extensive.
St Clair and Musk had already fueled speculation with their public exchanges on X, including flirtatious jokes and discussions about parenting.
She has gained a massive following online with her outspoken conservative views, authored an anti-woke children's book, and faced criticism for associating with alleged white supremacists.
Friends suspected a major development in her life when she reportedly asked them to sign NDAs amid growing whispers about her connection to Musk.
Building staff said they had never seen Musk visit, noting that his security team would have necessitated a complete lockdown of the premises.
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