Resolution of Conflict Between Grimes and Shivon Zilis, Elon Musk’s Baby Mamas
Ceasefire in the House of Musk
Grimes, the mother of three of Elon Musk’s children, has extended an olive branch to her fellow baby mama, Shivon Zilis, in an effort to end recent tensions. The feud began when Grimes accused Elon Musk of preventing her from seeing her son and alleged that Shivon Zilis had blocked her. In a series of Sunday evening tweets, Grimes expressed her desire to befriend Zilis and have their children grow up together, putting an end to the reported conflict within the Musk household.
Acknowledging Women’s Common Goals
Grimes acknowledged the common ground she shares with Zilis, highlighting that women are often unfairly pitted against each other. She emphasized their shared desire for what’s best for their children and expressed her respect for Zilis as a person.
Clearing the Air and Finding Resolution
The tweets from Grimes also indicated that she and Zilis had a lengthy conversation to clear the air and resolve their differences. Grimes admitted that her previous reaction was a result of intense emotions and acknowledged that the communication regarding the twins wasn’t handled well in the past. She offered a sincere apology and stated her forgiveness for the situation.
Positive Mutual Sentiments
Zilis responded positively to Grimes’s gesture, calling her a “badass” and expressing relief that they had finally connected and understood each other. Zilis mentioned looking forward to playdates for their children and congratulated Grimes and Musk on the birth of their third child, Techno ‘Tau’ Mechanicus.
Respecting Privacy for the Children
Grimes also made it clear that she wishes to keep her new baby, Techno, out of the public eye for the time being, prioritizing the privacy and well-being of her children.
Background on Elon Musk’s Complex Family Life
Elon Musk’s personal life has been marked by three marriages and three divorces, including two marriages and divorces with the same woman. He has eight children from two long-term relationships and twins conceived via in vitro fertilization with Shivon Zilis.
Shivon Zilis’s Background
Shivon Zilis, originally from Ontario, Canada, met Elon Musk through OpenAI, an artificial intelligence research organization co-founded by Musk in 2015. She has been Musk’s intellectual companion on artificial intelligence matters since the founding of OpenAI. Zilis was recognized on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list in the venture-capital category in 2015 and joined Musk’s Neuralink as the director of operations and special projects in 2017.
Name Change for the Twins
Musk and Zilis filed a petition in April of the previous year to change their twins’ names, with the goal of incorporating their mother’s last name as part of their middle name while retaining their father’s last name.
First Public Image of the Twins
The photograph of Elon Musk, Shivon Zilis, and their twins, Strider and Azure, was shared by Musk’s biographer, Walter Isaacson. It was taken at Zilis’s residence in Austin, Texas, and marked the first public appearance of the twins, whose names were disclosed recently.
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