- Who is Elon Musk's girlfriend?
- Introducing Shivon Zilis
- Overview of Elon Musk's ex-girlfriends
Shivon Zilis (39) is a prominent figure in the technology industry and Elon Musk's (53) girlfriend. She is not only known as an executive at Neuralink, but also as the mother of four of Elon Musk's children.
Her relationship with Musk has caused a stir in recent years. The two share custody for their children, including twins Strider and Azure, who were born in 2021, and two more children whose births became public in 2024 and 2025.
Elon Musk's girlfriend: This is Shivon Zilis
Shivon Zilis has made a name for herself in the technology industry. Born in Ontario, Canada, she studied at Yale University, where she specialized in economics and philosophy. She began her career at IBM and Bloomberg before focusing on artificial intelligence and machine learning.
In 2016, she joined OpenAI, co-founded by Elon Musk, and quickly rose to the board. She also worked for Tesla. Since 2017, she has been Director of Special Projects at Neuralink, a company specializing in the development of brain microchips.
Zilis is currently the company's Head of Special Projects and since September 2023 has been a member of the board of Shield AI, a defense technology company focused on the use of AI for aircraft.
Musk's children with Zilis and other partners
Elon Musk is the father of a total of 14 children with various partners. In addition to the four children with Zilis, Musk has six children with his first wife, Justine Wilson (one of their sons is deceased) and three with the musician Grimes. The relationship between Zilis and Musk remains largely private, but their shared parenthood takes center stage.
The relationship between Zilis and Grimes
The relationship between Shivon Zilis and his ex Grimes was not always easy. After a misunderstanding about communication regarding the twins, the two women resolved their differences. The two emphasized their desire to want the best for their children.
Particularly juicy: Musk and Zilis' twins were born in November 2021, just a few weeks before the birth of his second child with ex-Grimes.
Overview of Elon Musk's ex-girlfriends
Elon Musk is known for his relationships. Here is an overview of his ex-girlfriends:
- Justine Wilson: Musk's first wife and mother of six of his children.
- Talulah Riley: A British actress to whom Musk was married twice.
- Amber Heard: An actress who became famous for her relationship with Musk after her split from Johnny Depp.
- Grimes: A Canadian musician and mother of three of his children.