Shivon Zilis, the partner of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk and mother of four of his children, has spoken out about the end of their romantic relationship. In a post on X, Zilis described the breakup as sudden and difficult to accept. She expressed her love for Musk, saying she had loved him more than life itself. Zilis and Musk were not married and have four children together.

Zilis, a technology executive, reflected on the relationship, saying she was grateful for the time she spent with Musk and for providing a stable and loving environment for him. She described their family home as a safe space for Musk, where he could find happiness and love away from his "militant existence." Zilis said she valued the role she played in bringing him happiness and would miss him dearly.

Zilis and Musk's relationship has been a subject of interest due to their high-profile careers. Zilis has worked in the technology and artificial intelligence sectors and previously served on the board of OpenAI, while also holding roles connected to Musk's companies. The pair have four children together, including twins Strider Sekhar Sirius and Azure Astra Alice, born in 2021, and a daughter, Arcadia, born in 2024.

In her post, Zilis expressed hope that she and Musk would remain friends and maintain a good co-parenting relationship. She acknowledged that she was hurting but said she still cared about Musk and would continue to wish him well. Zilis also expressed gratitude for their children, describing them as the greatest source of joy in her life.

Musk has not publicly commented on the breakup or responded to Zilis' post as of Friday. The reason for the breakup is not clear, but Zilis mentioned that it was difficult to move from being in love to letting go within a week. She said she had wanted Musk to experience a sense of calm and stability, given the demands of his work and the tumultuous nature of his early life.

Zilis' post has garnered attention due to her candid expression of emotions and reflections on the relationship. She said Musk had significantly influenced her life and that the breakup had brought a sense of loss. However, she remains grateful for the experience and the children they share.

The breakup between Zilis and Musk marks the end of a high-profile relationship. While the details of the breakup are not clear, Zilis' post provides insight into her feelings and reflections on the relationship. As of now, Musk has not publicly commented on the breakup.

Key points

  • Shivon Zilis expressed her love for Elon Musk, saying she had loved him more than life itself.
  • Zilis described the breakup as sudden and difficult to accept.
  • The pair have four children together and hope to maintain a good co-parenting relationship.

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