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12 stories · latest Oct 27, 2026 · TV & Film, Celebrity

Elon Musk biography

Elon Musk is a billionaire tech executive and founder who serves as the chief executive of Tesla and head of SpaceX, with heavy investments in artificial intelligence and robotics. Recognized as one of the world's wealthiest figures, he has fathered 14 children across multiple relationships over the past two decades.

Recent coverage centers heavily on Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney's unauthorized four-hour documentary, titled Musk, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival. The project has sparked public rants and legal threats from Musk on his X platform, alongside revelations from ex-wife Justine Wilson and former partner Ashley St. Clair detailing his personal affairs, domestic dynamics, and reproductive goals.

  • Coverage surrounding Elon Musk highlights an intense focus on his private life, domestic relationships, and family expansion plans alongside his corporate profile.
  • Media attention has increasingly centered on candid pushback from former partners and family members participating in biographical projects.
  • Reports also underscore Musk's combative online response to media scrutiny and potential legal friction over critical portrayals.

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  1. Talking Heads Legend David Byrne Writes Oscar Contender Song About Elon Musk

    Sep 2, 2026

    David Byrne recorded an original track titled Let Me Sell You a Dream specifically for Alex Gibney's documentary about Musk.

    Talking Heads Legend David Byrne Writes Oscar Contender Song About Elon Musk
  2. Elon Musk’s Ex Ashley St. Clair Turned Down $40M NDA For New Doc

    Sep 8, 2026

    Ashley St. Clair revealed she rejected a $40 million non-disclosure agreement after giving birth to Musk's 13th child to speak out in Alex Gibney's documentary.

    Elon Musk’s Ex Ashley St. Clair Turned Down $40M NDA For New Doc
  3. Elon Musk's Daughter Vivian Wilson Takes Aim at Tech World in Anti-AI Fashion Campaign

    Sep 9, 2026

    Vivian Jenna Wilson fronted an anti-artificial intelligence fashion campaign challenging the machine-generated art industry.

    Elon Musk's Daughter Vivian Wilson Takes Aim at Tech World in Anti-AI Fashion Campaign
  4. Elon Musk Allegedly Refers to Mothers of His Children as 'Breeders,' Ex-Wife Claims

    Sep 9, 2026

    Justine Musk claimed in documentary footage that her ex-husband privately refers to the mothers of his children as breeders.

    Elon Musk Allegedly Refers to Mothers of His Children as 'Breeders,' Ex-Wife Claims
  5. Elon Musk Torches Oscar Winner Alex Gibney Over New Doc 'Musk'

    Sep 10, 2026

    Elon Musk launched an online rant calling director Alex Gibney a bitter old man following the premiere of the documentary Musk in Venice.

    Elon Musk Torches Oscar Winner Alex Gibney Over New Doc 'Musk'
  6. Elon Musk Ghosted Documentarian Alex Gibney After Threatening Legal Action Over Tell-All Film, Director Says

    Sep 14, 2026

    Alex Gibney reported that Elon Musk went silent after issuing legal warnings and publicly criticizing his upcoming documentary.

    Elon Musk Ghosted Documentarian Alex Gibney After Threatening Legal Action Over Tell-All Film, Director Says

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Elon Musk Ghosted Documentarian Alex Gibney After Threatening Legal Action Over Tell-All Film, Director Says
Elon Musk Torches Oscar Winner Alex Gibney Over New Doc 'Musk'
Elon Musk Allegedly Refers to Mothers of His Children as 'Breeders,' Ex-Wife Claims
Elon Musk's First Wife Justine Wilson Calls Their Marriage 'Toxic' in New Doc
Elon Musk Wanted An 'Army Of Kids' Before Civil War, Claims Ashley St. Clair
The influencer made the candid confession in the forthcoming new documentary “Musk.” (Seen here: Musk in 2024.)
“I do believe that he is causing deliberate division that may be catastrophic if it’s not regulated or tamed, or if we don’t do our part in putting it down,” she said. (Seen above: Musk.)
Elon Musk’s Ex Ashley St. Clair Turned Down $40M NDA For New Doc
Alex Gibney Says Sources Faced 'Existential Fear' Over New Elon Musk Doc
Elon Musk Documentary Trailer Teases a Dark Turn in Alex Gibney's Massive 4-Hour Epic
Talking Heads Legend David Byrne Writes Oscar Contender Song About Elon Musk

Elon Musk: your questions

How many children does Elon Musk have?

Reports show Elon Musk has fathered 14 children across multiple relationships over the past two decades.

What is the documentary about Elon Musk called?

The feature-length documentary directed by Alex Gibney is titled Musk and runs for 235 minutes.

Why is Elon Musk criticizing director Alex Gibney?

Musk publicly criticized Gibney on X and threatened legal action, labeling the filmmaker a bitter old man and accusing the movie of being an unfair hit piece.

Who is Elon Musk's first wife?

Elon Musk was previously married to Justine Wilson, who described their marriage as toxic in interview footage.

Why did Ashley St. Clair decline a non-disclosure agreement?

Ashley St. Clair claims she rejected a $40 million non-disclosure agreement after having Musk's 13th child so she could publicly share her story.

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