Ever since he shot into the global spotlight as a successful and influential business magnate, entrepreneur and philanthropist, speculation has been rife as to how many affairs Elon Musk has had. As a billionaire with a good-looking and charismatic persona, intrigue and curiosity have always followed Elon – and his relationships have not been exempt from this curiosity. With a series of highly public and attention-grabbing romances, Elon Musk has cultivated an air of romantic scandal for himself. Let’s take a closer look at Elon Musk’s track record with affairs and relationships.
The most well-known of Elon Musk’s affairs is his relationship with Canadian singer and actress Grimes. The pair got together in 2018 and set the internet aflame with speculation. Both Grimes and Elon Musk are quite outspoken in their support of progressive causes, so the pairing of these two high profile figures made a lot of people sit up and take notice. As of now, the relationship appears to be going strong, with the two of them even having a child together. While there are a number of other affairs that Elon Musk is rumored to have had, Grimes is the only one that has been publicly documented.
When it comes to Elon Musk’s other relationships, there is not a lot of reliable information available. His most recent one, with the British pop star Lana Del Rey, ended in February 2020. However, it is believed that the two had been dating for several months before that. There have also been rumors of Musk having a brief fling with actress Amber Heard in 2018, barely a year after his break up with his then-wife, Talulah Riley.
Many experts believe that Elon Musk’s personal life is a reflection of his frenetic working lifestyle; he works tirelessly and juggles multiple projects, investments and philanthropic initiatives at any given time. This could be the reason why some of his relationships don’t last very long, despite his charm and charisma. Given his fame and wealth, it’s not hard to see why many people might be attracted to Musk; however, it also quite difficult to maintain a relationship with someone as busy and influential as him. As such, it appears that Elon Musk is resigned to his status as a serial dater.
Background
Elon Musk is no stranger to relationship scandals; he was previously married twice – firstly to Justine Musk and then later to Talulah Riley. His marriage to Justine Musk lasted for 8 years, until the two of them separated in 2008. They have custody of their five children. As for his relationship with his second wife, Talulah Riley, the two of them had a rocky marriage before finally calling it quits in 2016. Aside from his ex-wives, there have also been rumors of several other affairs being associated with Elon Musk.
Consequences
Of course, whenever allegations of a public figure having multiple affairs arise, there are always bound to be consequences. For a celebrity as high profile as Elon Musk, the risk of public backlash and potential scandal is real. Although there has not been a massive amount of public outcry (yet) about Elon Musk’s affairs, it is still important to note that his reputation might be at stake should more information about his affairs come to light.
Meanwhile, the intense speculation about any and all relationships that Elon Musk has had has become a double-edged sword for him. On one hand, the speculation creates an aura of mystery that has certainly benefited his celebrity status. On the other hand, it also means that Elon Musk is not able to maintain a low-key about any of his relationships in the public eye. This can be quite difficult to manage, particularly given the level of scrutiny that people put public figures under.
Criticism
Unsurprisingly, not everybody is a fan of Elon Musk’s many affairs. Critics have long accused him of being a ‘playboy’, a label that Musk has done very little to refute as of now. Critics of Musk also point out that his history of affairs could be seen as exploiting women, or worse, as taking advantage of his immense wealth, power and influence.
Even the Canadian singer Grimes, whom Musk has been linked to, has been the target of much criticism over her relationship with Musk. Her enemies have pointed out that Musk is twice her age, and have publicized their own negative views about the couple’s on-off relationship. This has caused Grimes to defend her relationship publicly, something that she may have eventually avoided had it not been for the public furor of Musk’s many affairs.
Effects
The effects of Musk’s many affairs are difficult to pin-point and measure. Obviously, his relationships have had a massive impact on his own life and those of his partners, and they
