Who Is Ashley St. Clair? The fourth woman claiming to have Elon Musk’s 13th child

Ashley St. Clair, a conservative influencer and author, has claimed that billionaire Elon Musk is the father of her five-month-old child. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the 31-year-old’s revelation has sparked widespread discussion and media scrutiny. If true, this would mark Musk’s 13th known child, aligning with his advocacy for higher birth rates. Musk has yet to confirm or deny the claim.

On Friday night, conservative influencer and author Ashley St. Clair took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce, "Five months ago, I welcomed a new baby into the world. Elon Musk is the father." She captioned the post with "Alea iacta est"—Latin for "The die is cast"—suggesting she had accepted the consequences of going public.

St. Clair explained her previous silence, citing concerns over privacy and safety. However, she decided to disclose the news after learning that tabloids were preparing to break the story. She urged the media to respect her child’s privacy and refrain from invasive reporting.

Following her revelation, social media erupted with reactions, ranging from scepticism about her claim to support for her call for privacy.

Despite being active on X, Musk has not directly addressed the claim. Musk has continued posting about unrelated topics, avoiding any direct comment.

Later, St. Clair followed up with another post: "In all sincerity, appreciate the kind words…Kids should be off-limits for journalists." This suggests she may not engage further on the topic.

Tesla chief and his expanding family

So far, Tesla chief is the father of 12 known children with three women. He shares five children with his first wife, author Justine Wilson—twins Vivian and Griffin, and triplets Kai, Saxon, and Damian. With musician Grimes (Claire Boucher), he has three children: X Æ A-12 ("X"), Exa Dark Sideræl, and Techno Mechanicus. Musk also has twins, Strider and Azure, with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis, born in 2021. If Ashley St. Clair’s claim is confirmed, her child would be Musk’s 13th, marking his fourth publicly known relationship leading to fatherhood.

Who is Ashley St. Clair?

Ashley St. Clair is a conservative commentator, author, and influencer known for her political views and media presence. She recently resurfaced on social media after a long hiatus, posting a throwback image from Donald Trump’s 2017 inauguration. Days before making her claim about Musk, she was spotted at a New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden. Reports suggest she relocated to an upscale Manhattan apartment near City Hall about a year ago, where rent ranges from $12,000 to $15,000 per month. Residents reportedly noted that she was among the first in the building to receive the Tesla Cybertruck, fuelling speculation about her ties to Musk.

St. Clair is reportedly raising two children—Musk’s alleged infant and a toddler from a previous relationship—with the help of a full-time nanny. She kept a low profile during her pregnancy but later attended Donald Trump’s election night event at Mar-a-Lago. She has been photographed with prominent conservative figures, including Ginger Gaetz, Elizabeth Pipko, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Kash Patel.