EJ Johnson is 31, and his famous parents, NBA veteran Ervin “Magic” Johnson and wife Cookie, took to Instagram to celebrate the special occasion with a wholesome statement of support.
“Happy birthday son EJ!! I love your pure heart and creativity! Keep living your truth, that’s what I love most about you! Have a nice day ❤️ ” magic I have written on monday. The Lakers legend shared a photo of the two with EJ wearing his signature glamorous ensemble.
“My @ejjohnson_! You are my dearest love!” added EJ’s mother, Cookie Johnson. EJ baby pics Along with his recent appearance. “I pray that the Lord will bless you and bless you abundantly in your 31st year. I love you, Mom.”
Followers were quick to comment on the post, praising the family’s “unconditional love.”
“Hats off to the magic of snuggling up to my son,” said one user. I have written Magic post.
“God bless you for allowing him to live in truth. Be his protector from this cruel world!”
“This is a true example of unconditional love. As a pastor, I really don’t know if I can make this happen🙏🏾💪🏾,” added a third comment.
EJ, who has become a fashion icon with his charming androgynous style, is the middle of Magic’s three children, the first being Cookie, who also has a daughter (Elisa, 28). EJ was exposed as gay by TMZ in 2013, before appearing on E! The reality series ‘Rich Kids of Beverly Hills’, which delved further into his personal life from 2014 to 2016.
Many speculated that his clothing choices meant he was transgender, but EJ denied that in 2019. underwent gastric sleeve surgery told E! in 2014! There was news that he was thinking about transition surgery for a while, decided against it Because he himself is “very happy” and likes that fashion allows him to experiment with different styles.
“I can be” [masculine]can become [feminine]. I can do whatever I want with this and work,” said the star of “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder.” “If I want [dress in drag], then so. But I don’t want to do that all the time. ”
His father, a game-changing activist for HIV diagnosis and HIV/AIDS, was EJ’s most vocal supporter, but the basketball star initially struggled to learn about EJ’s sexual orientation. .
In the 2018 episode, “Red Table Talk” EJ and Cookie shared how the NBA Hall of Famers initially reacted when EJ came out about them right before they went to college. Magic said “hurtful” words to his son at first, but after a conversation with Cookie, who told him his reaction was “not right,” the Lakers legend revived.
EJ told a panel discussion that the day after coming out to her parents, her father came to her room and said, “I’m going to get over this situation. I need time.”
and variety In an interview last year, the “They Call Me Magic” star said that not everyone is so receptive to their acceptance.
“I know the other side,” Magic said. “Many people hate that I love my son.”
Johnson said EJ “changed” him because he’s proud of himself.
“As I got older, when my wife talked to me, I couldn’t do it. [judge EJ]” said the athlete-turned-businessman. “I had to accept who he was and who he wanted to be. He actually helped me get there. “Look in the mirror,” said Cookie. I said, “Exactly.” Because I am proud of who I am. And he got it from me. ”
