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In recent developments surrounding Elon Musk’s private life, reports have emerged detailing alleged financial offers and negotiations involving Ashley St. Clair, a social media influencer who gave birth to a child she asserts is fathered by Elon Musk. The situation has brought to light a series of conversations, monetary arrangements, and legal considerations that reflect the intricate dynamics between high-profile individuals and those connected to them in personal matters.
According to communications and documents reviewed by The Wall Street Journal, St. Clair sought a paternity test to confirm Musk as the father of her newborn, Romulus. First, she reached out to Jared Birchall, who has been Musk's longtime associate and handles personal business for the billionaire as well. During a December phone call, Birchall conveyed advice, warnings, and an overview of Musk’s preferred approach to resolving the issues.
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Elon Musk reportedly offered Ashley St. Clair $15 million and $100,000 a month for her silence on newborn baby
Birchall stressed that generally, women who interact with Elon Musk, go through legal avenues and those avenues rarely lead to good results. He also notes that Musk is unsure about the paternity of the child. He describes Musk as a person of high regard who places an extreme value on privacy above all else.
In discussions with St. Clair, Musk, through Birchall, reportedly offered a financial settlement of $15 million as a one-time payment, along with $100,000 per month in support until the child turned 21.
The conditions tied to this arrangement involved strict confidentiality regarding Musk’s identity as the father, and limitations on public disclosures or disparagement. These clauses, according to sources and documents, were consistent with similar agreements offered to other women who have had children with Musk.
St. Clair, who did not sign the agreement, stated that she did not want her child to feel hidden or denied. During her pregnancy, she received $2 million from Musk for expenses, with part of that amount structured as a loan. She reportedly used a portion of these funds for security, which cost over $100,000 monthly.
Contractual boundaries in the Elon Musk and St. Clair dispute
The nature of the relationship between Elon Musk and St. Clair evolved during the pregnancy. Musk maintained contact, sent gifts, and made personal suggestions regarding the birth and plans. He also talked about methods for giving birth and some cultural ways of doing things, and he took issue with circumcision. This stood in contrast to St. Clair's religious background. Text messages cited in reports also show Musk advocating for future children and proposing the use of surrogates.
Musk’s concerns about the child’s birth certificate also surfaced in messages between Birchall and St. Clair. Before the child’s birth, Birchall requested that Musk’s name be omitted from official records. This request coincided with St. Clair’s decision to hire legal representation—an action that Birchall had previously advised against.
Post-birth, Birchall continued to press for a formal confidentiality agreement in exchange for financial support. The offer included the aforementioned lump sum and monthly payments, conditional upon St. Clair maintaining silence about Musk's connection to the child. The clauses also state that getting out of this deal means repaying the full 15 million dollars. Notably, the terms did not restrict Musk from making public remarks about St. Clair.
Reports suggest that Birchall managed similar arrangements with other women linked to Musk. These contracts often centered around Musk’s insistence on discretion, with any breach triggering potential financial or legal consequences. Birchall described Musk's operating values around privacy and merit and benefits going to people who show compliance and discretion.
Additional commentary from individuals close to the situation indicates that Musk may have recruited potential mothers through his social media platform. Some sources talk about Tesla founder Elon Musk as pressing ahead with ambitious plans to grow his family big time. This includes using surrogates and building a family tree of significant size.
While Musk has publicly acknowledged having children with various partners, including public figures like Grimes and Shivon Zilis, individuals close to him believe the actual number may exceed public disclosures. The consistency of financial and legal patterns across these situations has drawn attention to how Musk’s personal and financial apparatus operates to manage such relationships.
Musk reportedly described the risks of revealing paternity in stark terms, citing security threats and referring to himself as a high-profile target. This sentiment was shared with St. Clair in private messages, where he emphasized the dangers associated with public acknowledgment and his concerns over personal safety.
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