Ayumi Hamasaki Breaks Silence on Children's Parentage: The Real Story Behind Two Marriages

Japanese pop sensation Ayumi Hamasaki has finally addressed weeks of swirling rumors linking her to billionaire Elon Musk as the father of her children. In a series of posts on her personal social media account on June 3rd, the singer firmly denied these claims, but left the identity of her children’s actual father shrouded in mystery—though her marital history provides some crucial clues worth examining.

The speculation originated from the seemingly endless list of Elon Musk’s children worldwide, which reportedly numbers around 14. When Hamasaki’s name surfaced in connection to these rumors, it spread rapidly across the internet. Her profile as an internationally recognized Japanese singer, combined with certain demographic details, made the speculation seem credible enough to take on a life of its own. The singer, understandably frustrated by being labeled an “unmarried mother of two” in connection to Musk, felt compelled to set the record straight.

From Denial to Desperation: Why She Had to Speak Out

“I have remained silent, but now it’s time to speak out,” Hamasaki declared in her first post, immediately followed by a direct statement: “The father of my child is not Mr. Elon Musk.” She even added a helpless emoji to emphasize her exasperation. What finally pushed her to break her silence wasn’t just concern for her own image, but worry about her children. As she explained in subsequent posts, the false narrative had become so widespread and convincing that she feared her own kids might eventually be affected by the misinformation. The rumors, she noted, even fooled her own mother, who joked about the resemblance between Hamasaki and the news cycle.

“Wrong things are just wrong,” Hamasaki stated firmly. “Setting aside my image, if one day my children are affected, I would find it unacceptable and must formally deny this matter.” Her repeated clarifications emphasized one key point: she has absolutely no connection with Elon Musk, and the father of both her children is a singular individual—though his identity remains protected.

Two Marriages, Two Children, One Mystery

The timeline of Hamasaki’s personal life offers intriguing context. Her first marriage in 2011 was to Manuel Schwarz, an Austrian male model. However, this union dissolved in less than two years. Subsequently, she married American medical professional Tyson Bodkin, a relationship that also ended in divorce within three years.

The real puzzle: Hamasaki gave birth to two children in 2020 and 2021, both sharing the same biological father—but she has steadfastly refused to reveal his identity. Notably, the children’s births occurred years after her marriages ended. This timeline, combined with her adamant protection of their father’s identity, has only fueled further speculation among media outlets and internet users alike.

The Father Remains Unknown—For Now

What we know for certain is that Elon Musk is definitively not involved. Musk’s documented children are primarily concentrated across Europe and North America, with no credible connection to any Japanese celebrities. Hamasaki’s emphatic denial put this particular rumor to rest.

However, the identity of the true biological father remains one of entertainment’s most closely guarded secrets. Whether Hamasaki will eventually reveal this information remains unclear, though she suggested the truth might surface at an appropriate moment in the future. For now, both she and the father of her children have chosen discretion over disclosure, leaving the public to continue wondering about the mystery man behind the headlines.