Musk's 13th child 5 months old; who is mother
What's the story
Conservative author and columnist Ashley St. Clair has publicly revealed she gave birth to a child fathered by Elon Musk five months ago.
The revelation was made on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
In her post, St. Clair wrote: "Five months ago, I welcomed a new baby into the world." She added that "Elon Musk is the father," but had initially withheld this information to safeguard her child's privacy and safety.
Privacy appeal
St. Clair's plea for privacy amid media speculation
St. Clair chose to reveal the news amid increasing speculation from tabloid media. She appealed to the media in her post, asking them to respect her child's privacy and not engage in invasive reporting.
The announcement went viral on social media in no time, racking up over 4.4 million views and a plethora of public reactions.
Unclear confirmation
Musk's does not confirm amid paternity claims
Musk, however, is yet to confirm St. Clair's claim. If true, this would be his 13th child.
The Tesla CEO's known children include twins Griffin and Vivian and triplets Saxon, Damian, and Kai with his first wife Justine Musk.
He also has three children with musician Grimes named X AE A-Xii, Exa Dark Siderael, and Techno Mechanicus; and twins Strider and Azure with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis.
St. Clair's profile
Who is Ashley St. Clair
St. Clair is also known for her book Elephants Are Not Birds, which tackles the topic of identity from a conservative viewpoint.
She also writes for the Babylon Bee satire site.
According to reports, she lives in an upscale Manhattan apartment near City Hall, which has an estimated rent between $12,000 and $15,000 per month.
Lifestyle details
St. Clair's lifestyle and security measures in Manhattan
Neighbors have noticed that St. Clair was one of the first in her building to own a Tesla Cybertruck.
Despite security measures in place, she reportedly keeps minimal contact with building staff and uses a Ring doorbell camera for added security.
Sources say she is raising two kids—Musk's alleged baby and a toddler from a previous relationship—with the assistance of a full-time nanny.