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Elon Musk and Ashley St. Clair Clash Over Child Support and Paternity Claims

Musk denies confirming paternity but claims to have provided $2.5 million in support, while St. Clair alleges financial retaliation and reduced payments.

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Elon Musk met Ashley St Clair when she was 24 and he was 51
Elon Musk grew up in Pretoria, South Africa's capital, during apartheid.
US author Ashley St. Clair, delivers a speech during a convention of the European Parliament leaders of Identity and Democracy group (ID), on December 3, 2023 at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence.

Overview

  • Ashley St. Clair sold her Tesla, citing financial strain after claiming Elon Musk reduced child support payments by 60%.
  • Musk stated publicly that he has provided $2.5 million and $500,000 annually to St. Clair, despite not knowing if the child is his.
  • St. Clair criticized Musk for refusing a paternity test before the child’s birth and accused him of using control tactics to retaliate following her custody lawsuit.
  • Musk has expressed willingness to take a paternity test but has not confirmed or denied being the father of St. Clair’s child.
  • A court hearing on May 29, 2025, will address paternity, custody, and child support disputes, as public exchanges between the two escalate.