Billionaire Elon Musk previously sold all his homes so he could live a more minimalistic life, moving to Texas to be closer to his many business operations there. Musk is now looking to build a secret compound for his kids and their mothers, according to a new report. What Happened: Musk has fathered 12 children with three different women and his new plans could be to have his children live close to each other to maximize his time with them as he remains a busy man running several companies.
Musk has bought several properties near each other in the Austin, Texas, area, according to a report from the New York Times. Included in the properties is a 14,400-square-foot home that could be the centerpiece of a planned family compound. Behind the larger property is a smaller six-bedroom mansion.
Musk spent $35 million for the two properties according to the report. The billionaire stays at a third mansion, which he can reach in a short 10-minute walk. Shivon Zilis , who is an executive at Musk's Neuralink , moved into one of the houses with her children, according to the report.
Musk and Zilis have three children together, twins Strider and Azure born in November 2021, and a child born in 2024, whose name has not been revealed. While one mother of some of Musk's kids is supportive of the idea, another hasn't been supportive. Claire Boucher , better known as musician Grimes , is in a legal fight with Musk currently.
Musk and Grimes have three children together. Musk's first wife Just.
