Ashley St. Clair, a conservative influencer and author, has publicly announced that she gave birth to Elon Musk’s 13th child. The 31-year-old made the revelation in a late-night post on X, declaring that Musk is the father of her five-month-old baby.
Her post, captioned with the Latin phrase “Alea iacta est” (meaning “The die is cast”), suggested that she saw this moment as an irreversible turning point in her life. St. Clair explained that she had kept the news private to protect her child’s safety but felt compelled to speak out after learning that the media intended to reveal the information.
“I have not previously disclosed this to protect our child’s privacy and safety, but in recent days it has become clear that tabloid media intends to do so, regardless of the harm it will cause,” she wrote.
She also accused the far-left media of attempting to smear Musk, given his outspoken conservative views and leadership in the tech industry.
Alea Iacta Est pic.twitter.com/gvVaFNTGqn
— Ashley St. Clair (@stclairashley) February 15, 2025
St. Clair urged journalists to respect her child’s privacy, asking that they “refrain from invasive reporting” so her baby could grow up in a safe environment.
In a follow-up post, she expressed gratitude for the supportive messages she had received and stated that she would be stepping away from social media to spend time with her family.
Conservative figures and Musk’s supporters quickly rallied around St. Clair, condemning any attempts to expose her child’s identity.
Notable voices such as Candace Owens, Matt Gaetz, congratulated her while criticizing the media for what they saw as unethical behavior.
“Doxxing a baby is pretty bottom of the barrel,” St. Clair wrote in response to the controversy.
Doxxing a baby is pretty bottom of the barrel.
— Ashley St. Clair (@stclairashley) February 15, 2025
Despite the widespread discussion surrounding St. Clair’s announcement, Musk has yet to publicly comment. His growing family now includes 13 children from four different women, including Canadian author Justine Wilson, musician Grimes, Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis, and now St. Clair.
Musk’s family has long been a topic of media fascination, particularly due to his advocacy for population growth and his belief that declining birth rates pose a threat to civilization. His children, several of whom were born through IVF or surrogacy, have been raised largely outside the public eye, with a few exceptions.
With St. Clair’s announcement, the conversation surrounding Musk’s personal life continues to fuel public interest.