Elon Musk, the 52-year-old visionary behind Tesla and SpaceX, has once again embraced fatherhood, bringing his total number of children to 12. Earlier this year, Musk and Shivon Zilis, director of special projects at Neuralink, welcomed their third child together, adding a new member to their growing family. The couple, who previously had twins Strider and Azure in 2021, has kept details about their newest addition under wraps, including the baby's name and gender.
Despite the delayed public announcement, Musk clarified to Page Six that the birth was not concealed from those close to him. "All our friends and family know," he explained. "Failure to issue a press release, which would be bizarre, does not mean 'secret'." A vocal critic of declining birth rates, Musk has expressed concerns over demographic trends, viewing them as a significant threat. He candidly discussed his perspective in a 2022 interview, stating, "As many as I can spend time with and be a good father to," when asked about his ideal number of children.