Magic Johnson's wife Cookie Johnson celebrates the Los Angeles Lakers legend's 66th birthday at world famous chef's restaurant
Earvin 'Magic' Johnson celebrated his 66th birthday with fine dining, family love, and heartfelt tributes. The Los Angeles Lakers legend spent the evening at Wolfgang Puck's famed Spago restaurant, where his wife, Cookie Johnson, organized an intimate dinner surrounded by close friends.
Both Magic and Cookie later took to Instagram to share moments from the night, offering fans a glimpse of their enduring bond and joyous milestone.
Magic Johnson
celebrates his 66th birthday with Cookie Johnson
Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson showed his happiest side. 'Cookie curated a great birthday dinner with some of our closest friends for me last night at Spago. The world famous chef and entrepreneur Wolfgang Puck was there to greet us and welcome us to his restaurant.
The meal was just outstanding and I had so much fun on my birthday! I want to thank my beautiful and lovely wife Cookie for making my 66th birthday special!' Magic wrote, sharing three photos with his followers.
One picture showed the couple smiling beside a cake, another captured a sweet, romantic moment, and a third featured them alongside Puck himself. Later, Magic added a candid shot to his Instagram story, writing: 'The big smile on my happy face saying, I'm happy to be 66!'
Cookie, who has been married to Magic for 33 years, also posted a sweet tribute.
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'Happy Birthday to my love of 33 years and my best friend of 40! ❤️ I truly believe that God has brought us together, from our college days to raising three amazing kids, you've been the anchor of our family. I'm so grateful for every laugh, every challenge we've faced side-by-side, and every dream we've chased together. Here's to more memories, more adventures, and more of the beautiful, ordinary moments that make life with you so rich.
I love you beyond words. Happy Birthday, my forever.'
Her post, where she shared photos from their recent vacation, drew warm reactions, including a quiet acknowledgment from Lakers owner Jeanie Buss.
Magic and Cookie Johnson are an
NBA power couple
The Johnsons' story stretches back to the late 1970s at Michigan State, long before the NBA titles, Olympic gold, or global business ventures. Their relationship has endured unprecedented roadblocks but remains one of the most stable and admired unions in Hollywood and sports.
Beyond his Hall of Fame career, Magic has built a business empire with investments in the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sparks, and Football Club, along with ventures in coffee shops, movie theaters, and Aspire TV. His life and Showtime Lakers era were recently revisited in HBO's Winning Time and the Apple TV documentary They Call Me Magic.
Cookie has forged her own path as an author, clothing designer, and philanthropist. She launched the CJ by Cookie Johnson denim line and co-founded the Magic Johnson Foundation, which continues its mission of HIV/AIDS awareness and support.
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3-Time NBA Champion Honors Magic Johnson With Emotional 66th Birthday Tribute
Cookie has been a shining light in Magic's life. She stood by his side even after he was diagnosed with HIV, and after all these years, the duo is still going stronger.
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