Shivon Zilis, a top executive at Neuralink and mother of four of Elon Musk's children, has publicly revealed that Musk ended their five-year relationship abruptly with little warning. In a post on X, Zilis shared that Musk had unfollowed her on the platform and expressed her emotional pain at the sudden split. She noted that it was hard to go from being in love to being let go in just a week with no warning.
Zilis shared a screenshot of what she claimed was a message exchange with Musk dated around September 24, showing a loving conversation between the two. In the messages, she wrote "Love you very much" following a breakfast together, and Musk reportedly replied "Love you too." The messages suggest a close and affectionate relationship just days before the sudden breakup.
Zilis and Musk have four children together, conceived through IVF: twins Strider and Azure, born in 2021; daughter Arcadia, born in 2024; and son Seldon Lycurgus, whose arrival was announced in early 2025. Zilis described their children as "the best part of her days" and expressed her emotional pain at the end of the relationship. She credited Musk with teaching her "100 lifetimes of knowledge" and giving her life meaning.
Despite the pain, Zilis expressed a desire to remain friends and supportive co-parents, saying she would continue to support Musk's happiness. Her post was emotional in tone, and she noted that she would miss Musk dearly, having "loved him more than life itself." Musk, 55, has not publicly addressed Zilis's announcement, and his representatives have not commented.
Musk is known to have 14 publicly acknowledged children with four women: his first wife Justine Wilson, musician Grimes, Zilis, and Ashley St. Clair. St. Clair also has a son with Musk. Zilis, reported to be around 40 years old, serves as director of operations and special projects at Neuralink, a neurotechnology company founded by Musk.
Zilis's revelation has sparked interest in Musk's personal life, with many fans and followers expressing support for the couple. While Musk has not commented publicly on the breakup, his actions have been closely followed by the media and the public. Zilis's decision to go public with the news has been seen as a brave move, given the high profile of the individuals involved.
The news of the breakup comes as Musk continues to make headlines for his business ventures and personal life. As one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world, Musk's personal life has been subject to intense scrutiny. Zilis's revelation has added to the ongoing discussion about Musk's relationships and family life, with many people interested in learning more about his personal life.
Key points
- Shivon Zilis revealed that Elon Musk ended their five-year relationship abruptly with barely a week's notice.
- Zilis and Musk have four children together, conceived through IVF.
- Musk has 14 publicly acknowledged children with four women.
