In a revelation that has captivated public attention, conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair has disclosed that Elon Musk is the father of her son, born in September 2024. The child, named Romulus, was previously referred to by the initials R.S.C. A paternity test conducted by Labcorp confirmed Musk’s paternity with a 99.9999% probability. Latest news & breaking headlines+4People.com+4People.com+4
St. Clair, known for her conservative commentary and children’s book “Elephants Are Not Birds,” initially kept the pregnancy and birth private to protect her child’s safety and privacy. However, she decided to go public in February 2025, citing concerns over impending media exposure. In a social media post, she stated, “Five months ago, I welcomed a new baby into the world. Elon Musk is the father.” Glamour+2HOLA! USA+2The Economic Times+2People.com+2People.com+2The Independent+2The Independent+1Fox News+1
Reports indicate that Musk offered St. Clair a $15 million one-time payment and $100,000 per month in support to keep the child’s existence confidential. Similar agreements have been made with other mothers of Musk’s children. Despite the initial offer, St. Clair later claimed that Musk reduced the child support by 60%, prompting her to sell her Tesla Model S to manage the financial gap. People.com+2People.com+2The Independent+2People.com+1People.com+1
Musk, who has 14 children with four different women, has not publicly acknowledged Romulus. St. Clair has filed a paternity lawsuit seeking full custody of their son, alleging that Musk has met the child only three times and has not been involved in his upbringing. People.com+1People.com+1FOX8+2The Times of India+2The Economic Times+2
This situation adds to the ongoing discourse surrounding Musk’s personal life and his views on procreation. He has previously expressed concerns about declining birth rates and has been involved in multiple unconventional parenting arrangements. Fox News+9Latest news & breaking headlines+9Axios+9People.com
As the legal proceedings unfold, the public continues to watch closely, reflecting on the complexities of privacy, parenthood, and public life in the digital age.
