The term "illegitimate" is outdated and often carries negative connotations. It's more accurate and respectful to refer to children born outside of marriage as "non-marital" or simply "children."
Elon Musk has publicly acknowledged 11 children with three different partners.
- He has six children with his first wife, Justine Wilson.
- He has two children with musician Grimes.
- He has three children with Shivon Zilis, an executive at his company Neuralink.
The term "illegitimate" implies that these children are somehow less valid or deserving than those born within a marriage. This is a harmful and outdated perspective.
