Elon Musk’s Ex Shivon Zilis Confirms Breakup After 5 Years
Venture capitalist Shivon Zilis has confirmed the end of her five-year relationship with Elon Musk. Zilis expressed that the breakup was unexpected but maintained a positive view of their time together and their shared children.
Why it matters
As a high-profile figure in the tech industry and a mother to children with one of the world's most influential CEOs, Zilis's personal life attracts significant public and media interest.
Shivon Zilis is sharing insight into a new chapter.
The venture capitalist confirmed that her more than five-year relationship with Elon Musk —with whom she shares 4-year-old twins Strider and Azure , as well as Arcadia , 2, and Seldon , whose arrival was confirmed in February 2025—has ended after he abruptly initiated their breakup .
“It’s hard to go from in love to let go in a week with no warning, but that’s just how it is sometimes,” Zilis wrote in an Oct. 2 post on X , adding a screenshot of texts appearing to be from Musk where the former couple exchanged “I love you” messages just one week prior.
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