Elon Musk ended his relationship with Shivon Zilis on Oct. 2, 2026 after she posted a breakup note on X. The announcement followed a week of silence after Musk unfollowed her on the platform. The couple, who share four children, had been in a partnership since 2020.
They first met in 2020 when Musk acted as Zilis's sperm donor. Their first children, twins Strider and Azure, arrived in 2021, followed by daughter Arcadia in 2024 and son Seldon in 2025. Musk has at least 14 children with four partners, but this partnership yielded four offspring.
Zilis's note described the split as "abrupt" and said she had not expected to lose the love in a week. She shared a screenshot of a September 24 text exchange where Musk replied, "Love you too," and later sent a text about a White House dinner invitation. The text suggests Musk had forgotten a planned engagement, hinting at a sudden change in priorities.
Musk has not issued a public statement about the breakup. Zilis said she will continue to support Musk and the children, but admitted the split has left her hurting. The couple’s four children now face uncertain custody arrangements.
Without a statement from Musk, the legal process to determine custody and financial support will likely begin in family courts. The public will watch to see whether Musk addresses the split in an upcoming interview or press release.