In a shocking revelation that has sent ripples through the world of billionaires and conservative influencers, Ashley St. Clair, the alleged mother of Elon Musk’s 13th child, has publicly accused the Tesla CEO of abandoning her financially, leaving her broke and on the brink of eviction. The 31-year-old right-wing commentator, who claims she welcomed a son with Musk in early 2025, dropped the bombshell on her new podcast, declaring, “I’ve decided to start a podcast because I’ve committed career suicide – he’s cut me off completely, and now I’m getting evicted!” This explosive statement has ignited a firestorm of speculation about Musk’s sprawling family dynamics, his “harem drama,” and whether a custody battle is brewing behind closed doors.
Musk, 54, the world’s richest man with a net worth exceeding $300 billion, has fathered 14 children with four women, including his first wife Justine Wilson, singer Grimes, Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis, and now St. Clair. Their relationship reportedly began in May 2023, progressing with Musk sending flowers for her birthday and Mother’s Day. However, after the birth of their son – whose paternity Musk has neither confirmed nor denied publicly – St. Clair alleges the support dried up. “Elon always preached family values, but behind the scenes, it’s a different story,” an insider told The Wall Street Journal. “He allegedly told friends ‘I deserve happiness now’ after previous relationships, but what about the mothers left struggling?”
St. Clair’s financial woes come amid reports of Musk’s aggressive family expansion tactics, including using X (formerly Twitter) to recruit potential mothers and suggesting surrogates to ex-partners. The Journal detailed how Musk juggles his “legion” of children with private jets, nannies, and a network of homes, yet St. Clair claims she’s been left high and dry. In a court filing for a paternity test earlier this year, she described their romance as “romantic,” but now faces eviction from her home. “Questionable life choices,” she lamented on X, sparking debates over whether Musk’s pronatalist views – he once tweeted about needing to “populate the world” – extend to actual support for his offspring’s mothers.
The drama escalated when St. Clair sued Musk for custody, alleging he reneged on promises. Musk’s history of family turmoil includes a bitter divorce from Wilson (after losing their first child), custody fights with Grimes, and twins with Zilis via IVF without public acknowledgment. Critics point to Musk’s on-air persona clashing with personal chaos: He preaches traditional values but has been accused of infidelity and neglect. “It’s like a soap opera,” a media analyst quipped. “That Valentine’s Day surprise baby announcement was allegedly staged to counter backlash, but what about the rumored heated arguments over child support?”
As St. Clair launches her podcast amid financial ruin, questions swirl: Is this a calculated move for leverage in a potential multimillion-dollar settlement? Musk’s ex-wife Rhodes remained silent after their 2019 divorce, but St. Clair’s outspokenness could force transparency. Social media is divided, with #MuskFamilyDrama trending as users debate hypocrisy in elite circles. Musk, meanwhile, focuses on xAI and SpaceX, but insiders hint at “unresolved issues” from his past that could “explode if exposed.” With a reported $421 million shortfall in his foundation’s donations last year, is Musk prioritizing empire-building over family? Fans await his response – this billionaire saga might just have a villainous twist.