Elon Musk has denied reports that he is constructing a multi-million dollar family compound in Texas for his 11 children and their mothers. In an exclusive statement to Page Six, the billionaire entrepreneur stated, “I don’t own, nor am I building a compound in Austin. No grand family compound/home has been built or is expected to be built.”
Despite the rumors, Musk revealed he has other plans for the Austin area. “I do have an idea for a big futuristic art project that would be open to the public,” he said, adding that his busy schedule has hindered progress on the project.
Recent coverage by The New York Times claimed that Musk had purchased a lavish 14,400-square-foot mansion designed to resemble the opulent homes of Tuscany, Italy. The article sparked interest and speculation about Musk’s intentions in the Austin area, particularly regarding his family dynamics.
Musk clarified his position, stating he has not read the New York Times report. “I don’t subscribe to NYT and haven’t read the article,” he remarked. The piece also suggested that Musk offered to donate his sperm to various friends and acquaintances, including Nicole Shanahan, the former running mate of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in his failed presidential bid. Shanahan, who was previously married to Google co-founder Sergey Brin, has been at the center of controversy regarding her relationship with Musk, which Brin has denied.
Addressing the sperm donation allegations, Musk firmly denied any such offers. “I did not offer to be a sperm donor to Nicole or some random married couple,” he stated emphatically.
Musk has 11 children with three different women. He shares three children with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis, including twins Strider and Azure, as well as a baby born earlier this year. The Times article claimed that Zilis had already moved into the purported compound with their children. However, Musk refuted this, saying, “Shivon has her own house, and she bought it for much less than that.”
The article also mentioned Musk’s relationship with pop artist Grimes, whose real name is Claire Boucher. The report indicated that Grimes has largely avoided the alleged Austin compound. Musk, currently engaged in a legal dispute with Grimes over parental rights, explained, “Claire lives in LA in her own house. Our kids spend alternating weeks in Texas and California.”
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When in California, Musk typically stays with friends in the Bay Area for business-related activities. He noted that he travels to California two to three days each week, primarily for Tesla work.
In July, Musk announced plans to relocate his companies, including X (formerly Twitter) and SpaceX, to Austin. This move has raised questions about his living arrangements and the potential impact on his family life.
The New York Times report also brought up Musk’s first wife, Justine Musk, with whom he shares five children. The article suggested there would be room for her and their children if they were to visit the alleged compound, although it mentioned that Musk is estranged from at least one of those children. Musk clarified, “Justine lives in LA and isn’t moving to Austin.”
Musk and Justine were married from 2000 to 2008 and share twins Griffin and Vivian, both 20, and triplets Kai, Saxon, and Damian, who are 18. They also faced tragedy with the loss of their first child, Nevada, who died from sudden infant death syndrome at just 10 weeks old in 2002.
As speculation continues regarding Musk’s intentions in Texas, his denial of building a family compound sheds light on the complexities of his personal life. With a focus on public projects and a busy business schedule, Musk appears to prioritize his ventures while navigating the challenges of raising a large family.
