In the continuously unfolding narrative of Elon Musk’s public and private existence, few have been able to satirize the tech mogul as effectively as late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, whose latest monologue was particularly incisive. This time, Kimmel went beyond critiquing Musk’s business decisions or contentious tweets; he humorously focused on the billionaire’s increasing number of children, creating a vivid and amusing image that had audiences laughing: Musk as a “kangaroo dad,” potentially carrying his offspring in a pouch.
The comedic highlight emerged during a segment that examined a startling report from The Wall Street Journal, which alleged that Musk utilized his own social media platform, X, to recruit women to have his children. The report outlined how Musk purportedly fathers children through private messages, promises of financial support, and stringent non-disclosure agreements.
According to information and text messages analyzed by the WSJ, the billionaire has reportedly fathered at least 14 children with four different women, with the possibility of more.
Displaying a now-famous image of Musk shirtless at the beach, Kimmel launched into one of the most outrageous comparisons of the evening: “Based on this photograph, he may have given birth to them, too. He’s probably carrying a few around in his pouch like a kangaroo.”
The audience erupted in laughter, but the humor conveyed a deeper message about the bizarre scale and secrecy surrounding Musk’s parenting, as well as his fragmented involvement in the lives of many of his children. While Musk claims to be addressing humanity’s impending population crisis, critics argue that he is often emotionally and physically absent from the very children he brings into existence. Kimmel continued the segment by sharing insights from the WSJ article, which described Musk’s so-called “baby legion”—a growing network of children he allegedly fathers with women selected from social media. The comedian quipped that Musk’s text messages resembled those of a comic-book villain, particularly one line in which Musk reportedly stated: “To reach legion-level before…
We will have to rely on surrogates. Kimmel’s reaction? “He even texts like a supervillain. He’s no longer Elon Musk — he’s Sex Luther.” The pairing of “Sex Luther” and “Kangaroo Dad” quickly sparked a meme frenzy online, but the deeper message was unmistakable. Kimmel was not merely ridiculing Musk for entertainment; he was reflecting on a public figure whose personal aspirations increasingly resemble a dystopian narrative.
As reported by the WSJ, Musk has purportedly offered substantial sums to some women in exchange for their silence, suggesting arrangements where he would support their lifestyles in return for discretion and legal compliance. For instance, Ashley St. Clair, who claims to have had a child with Musk, stated that she was offered $15 million along with $100,000 monthly payments, contingent upon her agreement not to discuss their relationship or the child publicly. St. Clair declined to sign the non-disclosure agreement and has since shared her story, igniting significant backlash and reigniting discussions about Musk’s ethical conduct, not only in the tech industry but also in his role as a father.
Kimmel highlighted the bizarre nature of these revelations, likening Musk’s behavior to that of a Marvel villain or a leader of a fertility cult. He also mocked Musk’s assertion that declining birth rates pose the greatest threat to civilization, a notion Musk frequently reiterates on X and at international conferences. While many demographers recognize a slowdown in population growth in specific areas, Kimmel expressed skepticism. “I don’t know what planet Elon lives on,” he remarked. “This one seems full to me. Ever tried to leave the parking lot at Dodger Stadium? We’re fine on people.”
The kangaroo analogy was merely one aspect of a larger argument: Musk’s fixation on reproduction transcends personal desire; it is strategic, grandiose, and distinctly peculiar. In Musk’s own words, he perceives himself as a champion against demographic decline. In Kimmel’s monologue, he is portrayed as the wealthiest mammal on the planet, quietly nurturing future billionaires in his pouch. Beneath the humor lies a serious critique.
Kimmel’s analogy of the “Kangaroo Dad” quickly became a cultural reference for this peculiar and enigmatic empire—a figure who may not be changing diapers but could be concealing offspring as if they were spare hard drives. While the imagery is ludicrous, it becomes disturbingly plausible in a reality where billionaires possess the ability to finance governments, launch spacecraft, and now, privately engineer families. As the segment concluded, Kimmel delivered a final remark that blended cynicism with dry humor: “It is kind of sweet, I guess. Elon loves babies. I mean, he spent $300 million to get one elected president.” The audience responded with laughter—not only at the punchline but also at the bizarre truth of a man whose existence appears increasingly removed from the everyday experiences of most people. From acquiring Twitter to assembling a child army, from Neuralink to giving his children unusual names (such as X Æ A-12), Elon Musk has transcended being merely the wealthiest individual in the world; he is evolving into the most eccentric father figure. As Kimmel pointed out, if Musk truly embodies the role of a kangaroo, he is the only one whose pouch is equipped with a legal team and a nondisclosure agreement.
