CEO of Tesla & SpaceX
Elon Musk family tree
Elon Musk, born in Pretoria, South Africa in 1971, is the entrepreneur behind Tesla, SpaceX, and other ventures. His family tree spans his South African roots and a large, much-discussed group of children. Family details are partly private and some are disputed; the diagram shows publicly reported relationships.
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Across the generations
How the Elon Musk family tree fits together, generation by generation.
South African roots
Elon is the eldest child of Errol Musk, an engineer, and Maye Musk, a model and dietitian. His brother Kimbal is a restaurateur and investor, and his sister Tosca is a filmmaker.
Children with Justine
With his first wife, author Justine Musk, Elon had six children. Their first son died in infancy; they then had twins and triplets through IVF.
A large extended family
Elon later had children with musician Grimes and, as reported publicly, with others including executive Shivon Zilis. He has spoken often about large families, and the full picture is partly private.
Elon Musk family questions
Who are Elon Musk's parents?
His father is Errol Musk, an engineer, and his mother is Maye Musk, a model and dietitian, both from South Africa.
How many children does Elon Musk have?
He has publicly acknowledged at least a dozen children with several partners, including six with his first wife Justine and three with the musician Grimes.
Does Elon Musk have siblings?
Yes, a younger brother, Kimbal Musk, and a younger sister, Tosca Musk.
Sources & accuracy
This Elon Musk family tree is compiled from public sources for educational purposes and simplified for clarity, so it may not show every relative. Spot something off? Let us know.
Last updated June 28, 2026
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