Elon Musk Facts: History, Achievements and Net Worth
Elon Musk was born on June 28, 1971 in Pretoria, South Africa. He is a famous businessman and engineer, known for founding and leading many leading technology companies such as Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, The Boring Company and xAI. Musk also owns X Corp., formerly Twitter.
Notable achievements:
- Tesla: Under Musk's leadership, Tesla has become a leader in the electric vehicle industry, accelerating the global transition to clean energy.
- Musk founded SpaceX with the goal of reducing the cost of space travel and laying the foundation for settlement on Mars. The company has achieved many important milestones, including the development of reusable rockets.
- Neuralink and The Boring Company: Neuralink focuses on developing brain-computer interfaces, while The Boring Company aims to improve transportation infrastructure by building tunnel systems.
Net Worth:
Musk's net worth fluctuates based on the value of the stocks of the companies he owns. According to Forbes, his net worth was estimated at $430.4 billion in January 2025. However, by March 2025, his net worth had dropped to about $330 billion due to a decline in Tesla's stock value related to Musk's political activities.
Family:
Elon Musk has been married and divorced two women:
Justine Wilson (2000–2008): They had six children: Nevada Alexander (deceased), twins Vivian Jenna and Griffin, and triplets Kai, Saxon, and Damian.
Taulah Riley (2010–2012; 2013–2016): The marriage produced no children.
Additionally, Musk has children with other partners:
- Claire Boucher (Grimes): Three children: X Æ A-12 (often called "Lil X"), Exa Dark Sideræl, and Techno Mechanicus.
- Shivon Zilis: Four children, including twins and son Seldon Lycurgus.
- Ashley St. Clair: One child, born in February 2025.
In total, Elon Musk has 14 children with various partners.
Additional information:
Recently, the relationship between Musk and some of his children has become strained. His transgender daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, has publicly criticized her father for his lack of support and interest in her life.
Musk continues to play a major role in the fields of technology and business, with a vision for the future of humanity and sustainable development.