On February 14, Ashley St. Clair made a shocking revelation on X (formerly Twitter), announcing that she had given birth to a child five months earlier, claiming Elon Musk as the father. She stated that she had kept this information private for her child’s safety but decided to speak out to prevent misinformation.
St. Clair emphasized her commitment to raising the child in a normal and safe environment, urging the media to respect their privacy. She concluded her post with the Latin phrase “Alea lacta Est,” meaning “The die is cast,” signaling her firm stance on the matter. The post quickly went viral, amassing over 35 million views.
Elon Musk has yet to confirm or deny the claim. However, he responded with a single-word reaction, “Whoa,” under a post suggesting that St. Clair had spent years attempting to entrap him.
In response, she urged him to engage in direct communication rather than reacting to misleading online narratives. The exchange ignited further speculation regarding the nature of their relationship and Musk’s potential involvement in the child’s life.
In an interview with the NY Post on February 15, St. Clair provided details about her relationship with Musk. She described him as intelligent, humorous, and pragmatic but claimed he insisted on keeping their child a secret.
Their relationship reportedly began after they interacted on X and later exchanged messages in 2023. She initially had no special interest in Musk aside from his acquisition of Twitter in 2022.
During one of their early conversations, Musk inquired if she had ever been to San Francisco or Austin. At the time, she was in Austin working for Babylon Bee, a satirical website focused on social and political issues.
Shortly after, Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon asked her to travel to San Francisco within 48 hours. She complied, and upon arrival, she met Musk for the first time at Twitter’s headquarters. After their meeting, Musk invited her to Providence, Rhode Island, that same evening.
Their relationship deepened from that point forward, ultimately resulting in her pregnancy.
St. Clair alleged that Musk instructed her not to disclose the pregnancy to anyone. She did not elaborate on his reasons or provide proof confirming him as the father.
She stated that she felt compelled to remain silent and keep the truth hidden indefinitely. She further claimed that Musk arranged for her to live in a high-security luxury apartment in the Financial District, where rent for a two-bedroom unit can reach $40,000 per month.
She described experiencing extreme isolation during her pregnancy, unable to work or engage in normal social interactions.
During this time, she withdrew from social media despite being a well-known influencer on X. She reappeared online on January 20, sharing a photo from Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration.
According to the NY Post, text messages between St. Clair and Jared Birchall, Musk’s financial manager, indicated that she had agreed not to include Musk’s name on the child’s birth certificate in compliance with his request for privacy.
However, some of Musk’s more fervent supporters speculated about her connection to him and began harassing her online and in person.
Before her child with Musk, St. Clair had a son with a previous partner. She alleged that online stalkers had threatened her firstborn, a toddler, as part of their attacks against her.
Fighting back tears, she described the verbal abuse she received and the derogatory names she was called. She originally intended to remain silent for her newborn’s safety but decided to go public after the media began investigating her personal life.
She expressed sadness over being forced to disclose the situation but admitted to feeling relieved after nearly a year of secrecy. She described the pain of being unable to openly acknowledge her child, stating that she had to lie even to those she loved.
Since making her announcement, she claimed she had received no direct contact from Musk. She had previously informed his team about her decision to speak out, but they allegedly ignored her. Despite the controversy, she remains calm and hopeful, believing that her decision will lead to a stable life for her child. She has kept details such as the baby’s name and gender private but assured the public that the child is happy and healthy.
On February 15, Brian Glickin, St. Clair’s representative, released a statement revealing that Musk and St. Clair had been working in secrecy on a long-term co-parenting agreement.
However, he claimed that a journalist unexpectedly confronted St. Clair and her family, preventing them from finalizing their plans. Glickin stated that they were awaiting Musk’s public acknowledgment of his role as the father to end speculation. He also suggested that St. Clair believed Musk shared her interest in resolving the matter for the child’s well-being.
Ashley St. Clair, 26, is a children’s book author best known for her 2023 book Elephants Are Not Birds. She has built a prominent conservative presence on X, amassing over one million followers.
She has also appeared on Fox News, various podcasts, and online programs, frequently discussing topics such as declining birth rates in wealthy nations. Beyond her media presence, her recent revelations have propelled her into further public scrutiny.
If St. Clair’s claims are true, Musk’s alleged child with her would be his 13th. He has previously fathered 12 children with three different women.
His first child, born in 2002 with ex-wife Justine Wilson, tragically passed away at just ten weeks old. Wilson and Musk later had five more children together before divorcing in 2008.
Musk then entered a relationship with singer Grimes, with whom he shares three children. Most recently, he has had three children with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis, including twins born just weeks before Grimes had their third child.
Musk has long been vocal about his concerns regarding declining birth rates and has encouraged procreation. His growing number of children aligns with his belief that increasing the global population is essential.
However, his alleged efforts to keep his latest child a secret have raised questions about his approach to fatherhood. St. Clair’s decision to speak out adds a new layer of complexity to Musk’s already eventful personal life. As the situation continues to unfold, all eyes remain on whether Musk will address the allegations directly or maintain his silence.