The Musk Family: A Chaotic Saga of Tech billionaire Elon Musk
By Rune Weichert
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Elon Musk is a controversial figure, often criticized as a ruthless entrepreneur with a salute controversially resembling a Nazi gesture. But beneath the businessman lies a family man.
Elon Musk made headlines when he brought his son, X Æ A-Xii, to a White House press event, even in the presence of President Donald Trump. Young X sat comfortably on his father's shoulders, unbothered by the powerful atmosphere, as any child would.
Musk, the self-proclaimed "Pronatalist," has 14 children, by accounts
At a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Musk introduced X Æ A-Xii, his partner Shivon Zilis, their children Strider and Azure, and an unidentified child. The children played on the floor with books provided by Modi.
The CEO of Tesla and the X platform (not to be confused with his son) consider himself a "pronatalist." He believes that overpopulation is not a problem but a shrinking population, which presents challenges like an aging society and economic decline. He also thinks that intelligent individuals should have more children. Given Musk's accomplishments, he likely considers himself among these individuals.
While Musk's public appearances with children may be more frequent, it's not a recent trend. He has often taken X to meetings and construction sites. However, his older children have reportedly asked Musk not to share their images on social media.
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A CNN analysis reveals that these family moments give Musk a humanistic, warm, and caring image, contrasting with his stern, tough businessman persona. Balancing family and work is a challenge many parents identify with. These familial appearances positively impact Musk's PR (though he could undoubtedly afford caregivers for each child with his billions).
Musk might also aim to convey a message: as the CEO of multiple companies and a key player in US government circles, one can still devote time to family and child-rearing.
Here's a rundown of primary figures in Musk's family:
- Mother Maye Musk, born Haldeman
- Father Errol Musk
- Brother Kimbal Musk
- Sister Tosca Musk
- Half-sister Alexandra Musk
- Half-sister Asha Musk
- Step-sister (and mother of Alexandra) Jana Bezuidenhout
- Ex-wife Justine Wilson and her five children (4 biological sons, one adopted child and transgender named Vivian Jenna Wilson)
- Ex-wife Talulah Riley
- Ex-girlfriend Grimes and her two sons and one daughter
- Partner Shivon Zilis and her four children (2 daughters, 2 sons)
[1]: Munziger-Archiv Online, "The Guardian", "The Economic Times", "Neue Zürcher Zeitung", "People", Associated Press, "Daily Beast", "USA Today", "Business Insider", "TMZ", NBC News, CNN, "Marie Claire"
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I'm not going to be a big fan of the idea of a "school for kids" considering how Elon Musk's children, including X Æ A-Xii, Strider, and Azure, seem to be well-adjusted and comfortable in various public settings. Despite the overpopulation debate that polarizes opinions, Musk, being a self-proclaimed "pronatalist," believes in increasing the population, especially among intelligent individuals, which he likely sees himself as. However, his older children have reportedly asked Musk not to share their images on social media, indicating a desire for privacy amidst the publicity.
