nuOct 3, 2026, 09:50

Elon Musk and partner split: 'From in love to dumped in one week'

Shivon Zilis has announced the sudden end of her relationship with Elon Musk, stating she was unexpectedly dumped just one week after they were on affectionate terms. Zilis, who shares four children with the billionaire, expressed a desire to remain friends and successfully manage co-parenting despite the abrupt split.

Shivon Zilis recently announced that her relationship with tech billionaire Elon Musk has ended abruptly. Zilis shared screenshots of affectionate messages from late September, noting her surprise at being dumped just one week later without prior indication. Despite the sudden split, Zilis expressed gratitude for the time they shared, describing their bond as a stable and peaceful sanctuary for Musk during his life. She stated that she holds no ill will and hopes to maintain a positive friendship while navigating their future co-parenting responsibilities.

Musk and Zilis share four children, including twins born in 2021, a third child in 2024, and a son in 2025. This development adds to Musk's complex family history, as he is now known to have fourteen children with four different women. While Musk has not yet issued a public statement regarding this breakup, Zilis emphasized her desire to continue focusing on their children. Musk has previously been involved in high-profile custody battles with other former partners.

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