Elon Musk has found himself at the center of fresh controversy after conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair publicly revealed that he is the father of her child—reportedly his 13th. The revelation came as St. Clair claimed she was forced to speak out before the media exposed the story, stating that her goal was to protect the privacy of their five-month-old child.
In response to the sudden announcement, Musk took to X (formerly Twitter) with a cryptic one-word post: “Whoa.” While his brief reaction offered little in terms of denial or confirmation, it quickly ignited online chatter, with users divided between shock, sarcasm, and curiosity. Musk’s personal life has long been a topic of public fascination, and this latest turn has only deepened the intrigue surrounding the billionaire’s complex family dynamics.
Among the most talked-about elements of St. Clair’s post was her allegation that Musk made an unusual request during the labor. While she did not elaborate in full detail, she implied that the request was so bizarre and specific that it raised eyebrows even in an already unconventional situation. The internet, predictably, spiraled into speculation, with theories ranging from Musk’s known interest in tech-inspired rituals to sci-fi-themed delivery room preferences.
St. Clair expressed frustration with how Musk has handled the situation, accusing him of engaging with online rumors rather than responding to her privately. She claimed that while they had discussed co-parenting logistics in private, he had since resorted to cryptic posts that undermined the seriousness of the matter. “You’ve had months to handle this privately,” she said, calling his public reaction dismissive and inappropriate.
Elon Musk has previously spoken about the importance of increasing global population and has fathered multiple children with different women, including singer Grimes and Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis. He often frames his growing family as part of a personal crusade against what he perceives as the risks of declining birth rates. Yet critics argue that Musk’s approach to fatherhood is impersonal, transactional, and detached.
This latest episode adds fuel to that argument, with some observers suggesting that Musk’s behavior reflects a pattern of emotional distance. Others, however, argue that the eccentric billionaire is merely navigating the complex challenges of public life and fame in his own unconventional way.
As speculation continues, neither Musk nor St. Clair has released additional details about the alleged labor room request, leaving followers hungry for clarity. Meanwhile, discussions about parental responsibility, privacy, and power dynamics between the ultra-rich and their partners have resurfaced in full force.
Whether or not Musk will offer a more comprehensive explanation remains uncertain, but the incident has once again highlighted how his personal life often blurs the line between tech magnate and tabloid figure. As always with Elon Musk, what begins as a cryptic tweet can quickly become an international headline.
