Quick Facts About Ashley St. Clair: Personal Details, Son, Relationship With Elon Musk and Their Bitter Custody Battle

In a dramatic clash at the intersection of celebrity, politics and family law, influencer Ashley St. Clair finds herself locked in a bitter custody battle with Elon Musk over their young son. St. Clair first came under the spotlight when she revealed last year that she and the Tesla and SpaceX CEO share a son, Romulus, born in September 2024.

The news sparked immediate public curiosity and has since evolved into an intense legal and cultural dispute over parental rights, values and the child's upbringing. The struggle between St. Clair and Musk has grown beyond a private dispute, playing out in public comments, filings and social-media exchanges.

Who is Ashley St. Clair?

Ashley St. Clair is a 27-year-old influencer, writer and conservative commentator known for her outspoken views on politics, culture and social issues. She has built a significant following online through commentary and published work that often reflects her political perspectives.

St. Clair publicly acknowledged Romulus's existence on Valentine's Day 2025 with a post on X, writing that she welcomed 'a new baby into the world' and identifying Musk as the father, a fact she initially kept private to protect their child's wellbeing. Her decision to go public came after media scrutiny increased, and she argued it was important that Romulus not be treated as a secret.

The Relationship With Musk

St. Clair and Musk's relationship is believed to have started around May 2023, when they first connected online, later leading to in-person meetings. Court documents allege the pair conceived Romulus in January 2024 during a trip to St. Barts.

While Musk has not offered detailed public commentary on their past relationship, legal filings and messages shared by St. Clair suggest her version of events includes Musk acknowledging parentage in written exchanges shortly after the birth of their son.

Their Son: Romulus

Romulus, the child at the heart of the custody battle, was born in September 2024. St. Clair revealed his existence only after months of keeping it private, citing concerns for his safety and normalcy.

Despite Musk's star power and public persona, St. Clair has maintained that he was largely absent from Romulus's early life, alleging in filings that Musk was not present at the birth and had met his son only a handful of times.

Custody Battle Escalates

What began as a dispute over public acknowledgement and paternity has evolved into a contentious legal battle. St. Clair formally filed a paternity and custody petition, seeking sole legal custody of Romulus. She argued in legal documents that Musk's involvement in the child's life has been minimal to date.

Musk, for his part, has announced plans to petition for full custody of Romulus, citing concerns about St. Clair's public statements and their potential influence on the child. In a post on X, he wrote he would file for custody 'given her statements implying she might transition a one-year-old boy.'

Notably, St. Clair has never publicly indicated any intent to pursue gender transition for their son, making Musk's claim a controversial focal point of the dispute.

Financial and Personal Strains

Beyond custody, financial tensions have surfaced. Reporting suggests Musk allegedly offered St. Clair a substantial financial agreement—including an upfront payment and monthly sums—in exchange for secrecy around the pregnancy and birth, an offer she declined.

According to those reports, after St. Clair rejected the deal, Musk reduced the proposed support payments, which she later cited as part of her growing financial strain. The stress of the public and legal battle has also taken a personal toll. St. Clair has spoken openly about her struggles, including the impact on her finances and living situation amid the ongoing custody fight.

A Broader Debate

The Musk–St. Clair custody dispute has quickly become more than a private affair. It has ignited intense public discussion around parenting values, the role of celebrity in family law and the intersection of personal beliefs with legal responsibility.

As both St. Clair and Musk prepare to make their cases, possibly in a New York court, the world watches how one of the most talked-about custody battles of recent years will unfold, with the future of young Romulus at its heart.