To see what Magic Johnson's three children are up to and to learn more about the tight-knit Johnson family, read on. Magic's oldest son, Andre, was born in , two years after his father first joined the NBA. Andre tends to remain out of the spotlight, but on Instagram, he frequently posts about his wife, Lisa Meyers Johnson , and kids, year-old daughter Gigi Johnson and 9-year-old son Avery Johnson. In June, Andre posted a photo of his family —step mom Cookie included—at Gigi's sixth-grade graduation.
Andre also shows a lot of love for his dad on social media, as well. In honor of Father's Day last year, he posted a photo of Magic, Cookie, Gigi, and Andre, along with a heartfelt tribute. Andre doesn't post much about his professional life online, but according to what appears to be his LinkedIn page , he was the vice president of his dad's investment company, Magic Johnson Enterprises, from to Since Dec. He also hosts his own podcast , Please Elaborate , where he talks about current events, sports, gaming and more with his friend Mike Dupree.
In , he starred on his own short-lived E! The series was canceled after the first season. EJ has since gone from reality television to acting. The actor's personal life has made headlines as well. When he spoke to The New York Times about the incident in , he noted that TMZ reached out to his father for a comment on the photos of his son holding hands with another young man. While appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in April , the host talked to Magic about what kind of advice he would give to a parent whose child comes out.
Because there are so many people who try to discriminate against them, so they need you to support them. Continue to change and educate the world! For more entertainment and celebrity news sent to you directly, sign up for our daily newsletter. The youngest of the group, Elisa, was adopted by the Johnsons in when she was just three days old. You have to be prepared for people to say certain things about you, and it just wasn't for me.
Elisa ultimately decided not to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. But EJ had already discussed his sexual orientation with his family. In an interview with The New York Times , he admitted that his mom suspected he may have been gay and tried to initiate the conversation in the past. EJ ultimately decided to come out before beginning college at New York University.
However, it was not a shock to his parents. He also questioned if EJ was sure he knew what he was saying. Magic admitted to blurting out the first thing that came to his mind. The next day, he apologized to his son as he emotionally told him they were going to get through this. Magic added that he just needed more time.
Though his first reaction may not have been perfect, he definitely seems to be in a better place now. Earvin also admitted that he had already come out to his friends and family when he was about 16 or years old. His sister, Elisa, and half-brother, Andre, were very supportive of him.
His father, Magic, said that he was pleased and supportive of his son when he came out. According to the basketball star, parents should not choose who they want their children to be but instead, should love them.
In an interview with Ellen Degeneres , he said,. His mother, Cookie, on the other hand, had a tough time accepting the news. Being a firm believer and Christian, it was hard for her to reconcile the Bible's teachings with the reality of her gay son.
She took to prayer and eventually, she said that God told her to love and accept her son no matter what. Angus Cloud: Amazing details about the Euphoria star. He had been questioning his identity , not only because of his feminine choice of clothes but also because the Caitlyn Jenner transition story had made him question himself. Eventually, Earvin decided that he did not feel like a woman, was comfortable in his own body and clothes and did not need the transition.
In , in an episode of Red Table Talk with Jada, Willow Smith, and his mother, EJ explained that although he puts himself out there and is open to love, it is difficult for him to find a boyfriend. This is so because many people try to use their relationships with him to get to his father. She is not related to any of the Johnsons by blood. Her parents, Cookie and Magic, adopted her in Despite this, she is very close to her family, most notably to EJ, her mother, and father.
Ryan Garcia: Facts about his boxing career, age, family, and net worth. She studied fashion business at the Fashion Institute of Technology and was signed to Wilhelmina Models in EJ Johnson is proud of himself, his identity, and is not afraid to show it. Image: instagram. Here is all we know about Magic Johnson's son.
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