Rejection of a Massive NDA
Ashley St. Clair Says She Rejected $40 Million NDA to Join Musk Documentary
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St. Clair said the alleged $40 million offer was made through Jared Birchall, Musk’s longtime business manager, on Musk’s behalf.
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The reported $40 million offer followed an earlier alleged arrangement involving $15 million for a home and living expenses, plus $100,000 a month until the couple’s son turned 21. St. Clair reportedly rejected that proposal because it could have excluded Musk’s name from the birth certificate and provided no guaranteed support, trust fund or life-insurance payment under certain circumstances.
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Director Alex Gibney said people across Musk’s circle—including critics, business colleagues and friends—showed what he described as an “existential fear” of speaking publicly, with only a small number agreeing to go on the record.
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The documentary is scheduled for a U.S. theatrical release on Oct. 16 and has a reported runtime of 232 minutes, or just under four hours.
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Tech journalist Zoe Schiffer said Musk maintains strong loyalty among senior company leaders by placing friends and colleagues on corporate boards, while treating lower-level employees harshly, particularly during takeovers of organizations such as Twitter and USDS.
Ashley St. Clair, who shares a young son with Elon Musk, claims she rejected a $40 million nondisclosure agreement offered by Musk's business manager in exchange for staying silent about him. Instead, she participated in Alex Gibney's nearly four-hour documentary "Musk," saying at the Venice Film Festival that telling the truth matters more than financial comfort.
The documentary examines Musk's career, influence, and relationships. SMH reports that Musk declined to participate and called the film a "hit piece." Director Gibney found that people across Musk's circle—critics, business colleagues, and friends—showed "existential fear" about speaking publicly, with only a small number agreeing to go on record.
The $40 Million Silence Offer
St. Clair said Jared Birchall, Musk's longtime business manager, made the alleged $40 million offer on Musk's behalf. SMH notes this followed an earlier proposed arrangement: $15 million for a home and living expenses, plus $100,000 monthly until their son turned 21. St. Clair rejected that deal because it lacked guaranteed child support, a trust fund, and life insurance protections.
Why St. Clair Chose to Speak Out
At Venice, St. Clair explained her decision to participate despite the money. She told the festival audience that her children need to see she values truth over financial security. Entertainment Weekly reported she also discussed her past as a conservative commentator, saying she regrets some views she promoted after entering Republican politics as a teenager.
Documentary Details and Musk's Response
"Musk" runs 232 minutes—just under four hours. SMH reports the film is scheduled for U.S. theatrical release on October 16. Director Gibney previously made acclaimed documentaries about Enron, Edward Snowden, and Scientology. Musk has not participated and publicly dismissed the project as a "hit piece."
Broader Patterns of Control and Influence
Tech journalist Zoe Schiffer noted that Musk maintains strong loyalty among senior company leaders by placing friends and colleagues on corporate boards. Entertainment Weekly reported that lower-level employees face harsher treatment, especially during takeovers of organizations like Twitter and USDS. St. Clair has also separately accused Musk's AI company, xAI, of generating sexually explicit images of her without consent.
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