Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has captivated global attention not just with his business ventures but with a dating life as complex and unconventional as his ideas. At 54, the billionaire's romantic history is a tapestry of high-profile relationships, multiple marriages, and a growing family that continues to make headlines worldwide.
Early Relationships and First Marriage
Musk's romantic journey began with Jennifer Gwynne during their college years at the University of Pennsylvania in the mid-1990s. Their year-long relationship involved meeting each other's families, but ended when Gwynne studied abroad because Musk disliked long-distance phone calls, considering them a waste of time.
His relationship with Justine Wilson began more dramatically at Queen's University in Ontario. After she initially stood him up for an ice cream date, Musk persisted with two chocolate cones, eventually winning her over. They married in 2000, but the relationship showed troubling signs early on with Musk referring to himself as "Alpha" in their dynamic.
The couple faced tragedy when their first child passed away at just 10 weeks old in 2002. They later welcomed twins in 2004 and triplets in 2006. Despite their luxurious lifestyle, Justine felt a lack of intimacy and empathy from Musk, describing herself as turning into a "trophy wife." Their marriage ended in 2008 when Musk gave her an ultimatum and filed for divorce the next day.
Multiple Marriages and High-Profile Relationships
Just six weeks after his divorce from Justine, Musk became engaged to actress Talulah Riley after meeting her in a London bar. Their relationship was marked by multiple separations and reconciliations - they married in 2010, divorced in 2012, remarried in 2013, and finally divorced for good in 2016.
During their separation in 2012, Musk attempted to date Amber Heard, though their relationship timeline remains unclear. They officially dated in 2016-2017, with Musk later expressing feeling hurt after their breakup, though they briefly reconnected before ending things for good in February 2018, citing bad timing and busy schedules.
Recent Relationships and Growing Family
Musk's relationship with musician Grimes began in 2018 after flirtatious Twitter exchanges. They made their relationship public at the MET Gala and have maintained a private, on-and-off relationship since. Together they have three children: X Æ A-12 born in 2020, Exa "Y" Dark Sideræl born via surrogacy in December 2021, and Techno Mechanicus (Tau) revealed in September 2023.
In a surprising development, Musk had twins with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis. The children, named Strider and Azure, were conceived through IVF, with Zilis clarifying they were never romantically involved. The pair had another baby in June 2024, though details remain private.
The most recent addition to Musk's family came when Ashley St. Chair announced in February 2025 that she had given birth to Musk's 13th child five months earlier. She revealed the news to preempt tabloid media exposure and mentioned in her since-deleted post that they had planned to have more children together.
Throughout his romantic journey, Musk has demonstrated patterns of intense pursuit, difficulty with long-distance relationships, and a preference for maintaining multiple family relationships simultaneously. His personal life continues to generate as much public interest as his revolutionary business endeavors, painting a picture of a man whose approach to relationships remains as unconventional as his vision for technology and humanity's future.
