From Twins To Triplets

Elon Musk's Growing Family: Father of 12 Children

From Twins to Triplets

Elon Musk is not only known for his innovative ventures in space and technology but also for his large family. The renowned founder of SpaceX and Tesla has fathered 12 children, 11 of whom are alive today.

Children with Various Partners

Musk's children stem from relationships with three different women. He shares five children with his first wife, the author Justine Musk. With his second partner, the musician Grimes, he has two children. Additionally, he has three children with a former partner.

Two Sets of Twins, One Set of Triplets

Among Musk's children are two sets of twins and one set of triplets. His triplets were born in 2004, while his twin sons were born in 2006 and 2017. His twin daughters were born in 2018.

One Child Lost in Infancy

Sadly, one of Musk's children, a son named Nevada Alexander Musk, passed away ten weeks after birth in 2002 due to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

Details from Musk's Biographer

Information about Musk's family life has been shared by his biographer, Ashlee Vance. According to Vance, Musk's first wife described him as a caring father who was actively involved in their children's lives.