In a shocking update, Elon Musk and Shivon Zilis have parted their ways, with Zilis publicly confirming the news.
The Neuralink executive stated she was being hurt but hoped she and Musk could remain friends and co-parents.
Their relationship has remained the center of attraction because of their unconventional path to becoming parents of four children.
1. Their relationship began unexpectedly
Initially, Zilis and Musk became good friends after establishing a professional bond. Zilis previously testified that the couple had a romantic encounter ahead of their relationship that later developed further.
2. They welcomed twins in 2021
The pair quietly welcomed twins, Strider and Azure, in 2021 through in vitro fertilization. The decision to become parents was an integral part of their relationship, adhering to their bond.
3. Their family grew to four children
In 2024, Musk and Zilis welcomed a daughter, Arcadia, in 2024 and a son, Seldon Lycurgus, in 2025.
The two now share four children, making their co-parenting relationship a significant part of their lives.
4. Zilis has a major tech career
Zilis is a technology executive and works at Neuralink, Musk’s brain-computer-interface company. Moreover, she also held senior roles and advisory positions in the artificial intelligence industry, including at OpenAI.
5. Zilis confirmed the split publicly
Taking to X (Formerly Twitter), Zillis stated it was quite challenging to go from being in love to being let go within a week.
Additionally, Elon Musk’s ex has also spoken warmly about their relationship, describing their children as a major source of happiness and said she hoped they could remain friends and co-parents.
The abrupt split marks a significant chapter for Musk and Zilis, whose relationship combined romance, helping each other build an empire together and an unconventional approach to family life.
