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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Magic Johnson and his wife Cookie Johnson enjoy a yacht costume party during their Greece summer getaway [See Pic]
Magic Johnson and his wife Cookie Johnson. Image via: magicjohnson/ Instagram NBA legend Magic Johnson is once again living his best life. In his recent post on Instagram, it was revealed that he and his wife, Cookie Johnson, have been enjoying on the sparkling waters of Greece. The 65-year-old Hall of Famer, known for his post-retirement success as a businessman and team owner, recently shared a glimpse into his luxurious summer escape. While cruising through the Ionian Islands with his wife, Cookie, and a few close friends, Johnson and his wife appeared in a costume-themed yacht party that instantly grabbed attention online. Magic Johnson and his wife, Cookie Johnson, enjoy a yacht costume party during their summer getaway Magic Johnson took to Instagram to offer fans a peek into one of the more entertaining nights of his vacation. In his latest Instagram post, he shared a glimpse of a toga-themed costume party aboard a lavish yacht. 'We had a fun toga party on the yacht last night with our friends and the crew!' he captioned the post, tagging his wife, Cookie Johnson. The photo carousel featured three snapshots, starting with a portrait of the NBA icon and Cookie dressed as a Greek god and goddess. The couple stood out in their white and gold attire against the stunning sea backdrop. In the other pictures, Johnson's guests could be seen fully embracing the theme, donning togas and sandals, surrounded by crew members and laughter. For those unfamiliar, toga parties are inspired by Greco-Roman traditions, where attendees wear draped garments resembling ancient Roman clothing, often to celebrate in a spirited and theatrical fashion. The yacht party was just one highlight of Johnson's ongoing trip across Greece. He began his tour on the Ionian Islands, making stops in Corfu and Kefalonia. 'Cookie and I are enjoying our time in Greece with our friends Dave and Tonya, Tony and Vanessa, Frank and Nina Cooper, and Eula Smith. Take a look at the beautiful castle lit up at nighttime!' he shared in another Instagram post, showing both his admiration for Greek culture and the camaraderie of his travel circle. While Magic may have hung up his jersey long ago, his life has only grown more dynamic. From winning five NBA championships and earning three MVP awards with the Los Angeles Lakers to building a reported net worth of $1.5 billion. Also Read: "That's why I married your dad" — Cooper Flagg's mom Kelly Flagg makes hilarious admission about her marriage during candid chat with her son The Lakers legend and his wife share a beautiful relationship and are dubbed as one of the NBA's power couples. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
"I didn't want people to treat us like we were lepers" - Cookie Johnson did not want Magic to announce his HIV diagnosis in press conference
When Magic Johnson learned that he had contracted HIV, the first person who came to his mind was his wife, Cookie. Magic and Cookie had just tied the knot a month earlier, and she was pregnant with their first child. Telling her that he had the virus that causes AIDS would not only be heartbreaking but also very disappointing for her. But when the Los Angeles Lakers legend got home that day, Cookie was not mad at him. Rather, she was worried about the possibility that her husband would die young because, during that time, that's how it was supposed to end. "It wasn't how he got it that was important to me. It was, 'You're possibly going to die.' And that trumped everything," she told CBS News. During the '90s, HIV was considered a death sentence because it led to AIDS. Back then, azidothymidine (AZT) was the only treatment for HIV, and while it could slow down the progression of the disease, it was still considered a dangerous terminal illness. Initially, Magic's doctors told him that he only had three years to live, and that's what scared Cookie. The only other issue that Cookie had with Magic's HIV diagnosis was that she did not like his idea of revealing his condition to the whole world via a press conference that was considered a major live TV event because she feared the discrimination that their entire family would be receiving because of the lack of awareness of the disease. "At that time, people weren't educated. So they thought you couldn't touch people, you couldn't hug people," she said. "And I didn't want people to treat us like we were lepers."After a heart-to-heart talk, she agreed to support his decision, just as she did every move he made after the announcement. Cookie ended up attending Magic's press conference and sat on his right side beside Lakers team owner Jerry Buss. She wore an all-white suit to the event, and she said she did so to symbolize "brightness" and "future." The decision to hold that press conference turned out to be a stroke of genius because it raised awareness and education about HIV and AIDS. The number of Americans getting tested for HIV significantly increased after Magic's press conference. It also helped break down the stigma surrounding the diseases and enabled patients to live everyday lives within their communities. Today, the rate of new HIV infections worldwide has dropped by 60 percent from its peak in 1995. While it's still an incurable disease, HIV is highly treatable and manageable. With more effective treatments than in 1991, patients are living longer and healthier lives. As for Magic, his HIV is currently undetectable in his system. But as he preaches, Johnson is not cured and is regularly taking his medication. While he would still have ended up alive today if he had just kept quiet and fought his battle alone in 1991 because of his money and connections, more HIV patients are alive and healthier today because Earvin chose to combat it with the world watching.
