Shivon Zilis, a Neuralink executive and mother of four of Elon Musk’s children, announced on October 9, 2026, that the multibillionaire ended their relationship abruptly. Zilis stated that the split occurred without warning, just one week after Musk told her he loved her in a text message exchange.
Zilis, 40, shared on the social media platform X that she is grieving the sudden separation but remains grateful for their four children, Strider, Azure, Arcadia, and Seldon Lycurgus. She described their home as a "safe space" for Musk, who is 55, contrasting it with his otherwise "militant existence." Zilis expressed hope that they can maintain a friendship and successfully co-parent their children, noting she will "miss him dearly" while continuing to support his happiness.
The announcement follows recent public scrutiny regarding Musk’s personal life, including comments from his first wife, Justine Musk, who appeared in a documentary that premiered in September 2026. Justine Musk alleged that she felt "insignificant" and experienced emotional manipulation during their marriage, which produced five children. The Neuralink executive, however, emphasized the profound sense of loss she feels following the recent dissolution of her partnership with Musk.