Elon Musk's Former Partner Shivon Zilis Announces Split on X With No Details

Shivon Zilis, an executive at Neuralink and the mother of four of American billionaire Elon Musk's children, has announced the end of their relationship, sharing the news via a post on X — the social media platform owned by Musk himself.

Zilis offered no additional details in her post about the reasons for the split or its timing, simply indicating that their relationship had come to an end. The choice of Musk's own platform to make the announcement drew widespread commentary, with many noting the striking irony of the disclosure.

Zilis holds a leadership position at Neuralink, one of the companies Musk founded, which specializes in developing brain-computer interfaces. She shares four children with Musk, making her one of his closest former partners and one most intertwined with his professional world.

Elon Musk had not issued any comment or response to Zilis's announcement at the time of this report. The development comes against the backdrop of a series of high-profile personal relationships that Musk has had over the years, which have drawn significant media attention given his status as one of the world's most prominent businessmen.

It remains to be seen whether the split will affect the professional dynamic between the two at Neuralink, or the arrangements concerning their four children.