Cookie Johnson is the wife of Magic Johnson and here’s more on her family, education, career, and her relationship with Magic.
Cookie Johnson is the famous wife of NBA legend Magic Johnson. Apart from being the wife of Magic Johnson, Cookie Johnson is also an American HIV awareness advocate, writer, and businesswoman. Let’s look further into her relationship, her career, net worth, and more.
Cookie Johnson Facts
| Birth Place | Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America |
| Real name | Earlitha Kelly Johnson |
| Popular name | Cookie Johnson |
| Nationality | American |
| Father’s name | Earl Kelly |
| Mother’s name | Cora Kelly |
| Birthdate | 20 January, 1959 |
| Star Sign | Aquarius |
| Age | 62 |
| Husband | Magic Johnson |
| Children | EJ Johnson and Elisa Johnson |
| Net Worth (2021) | $50 million |
| Education | Michigan State University |
| Height | 5 ft 6 inch (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 60 kg (132 lbs) |
Who is Cookie Johnson?
Earlitha Kelly Johnson a.k.a Cookie Johnson was born on 20 January, 1959, in Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America. Cookie is the daughter of Earl Kelly and Cora Kelly. Further, Cookie has two siblings, an elder sister named Pat Kelly and a younger brother named Harold Kelly. Interestingly, the nickname, ‘Cookie’ was given by Cookie’s mother who was inspired by the character of the show ‘77 Sunset Strip.’
Notably, Cookie and her family moved to Detroit, Michigan when she was six years old. She reportedly did her schooling at an all-black school called Council Training School. Later, Cookie attended Michigan State University, from where she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Textile & Retailing.
After graduation, Cookie worked in retail and ultimately relocated to Los Angeles. In Los Angeles, Cookie worked for a sportswear company. Moreover, she developed a line of jeans called ‘CJ’ which was in business for six years.
Cookie Johnson’s Husband Magic Johnson
Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. is an American former professional basketball player who is well-known for his playing stint with the Los Angeles Lakers.
62-year-old Johnson was drafted first overall in the 1979 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. Notably, before entering the NBA, Johnson played college basketball for Michigan State University.
Johnson is considered as one of the greatest point guards of all time and rightly so. Johnson is a five-time NBA champion (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988) and a three-time NBA Finals MVP (1980, 1982, 1987). Johnson is also a twelve-time NBA All-Star (1980, 1982–1992) and has also won the NBA Most Valuable Player award three times (1987, 1989, 1990). Johnson has also won an Olympic Gold Medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
Born in Lansing, Michigan, Johnson is the son of Earvin Johnson Sr. and Christine Johnson. His father was a General Motors assembly worker while his mother was a school janitor. Magic has six siblings and three half-siblings from his father’s previous marriage.
Cookie Johnson and Magic Johnson’s Relationship
Cookie and Magic met for the first time in 1977 when they were freshmen at Michigan State University. Magic took Cookie on their first date to a real steak house. After dating for several years, Magic and Cookie finally got married in September 1991, in a small private wedding in Lansing, Michigan.
Furthermore, Cookie and Magic have two kids named EJ Johnson and Elisa Johnson. Notably, Cookie adopted Elisa in 1995, when Magic was diagnosed with HIV.
On the other hand, Magic has another son named Andre Johnson from his previous relationship.
Cookie Johnson and Magic Johnson’s Net Worth
62-year-old Cookie Johnson is a well-known entrepreneur, a popular author, a notable philanthropist, and a clothing designer. She is very famous for her charitable endeavors and for her campaigns regarding HIV awareness.
Her popular jeans line ‘CJ’ ran for six years and was sold at luxury department stores such as Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdales. Cookie is also the author of the book named ‘Believing in Magic.’
Cookie’s achievements make evident that she has quite the net worth. According to sources, Cookie Johnson has a massive net worth of $50 million.
Meanwhile, Cookie’s husband, Magic Johnson, has a mammoth net worth of $600 million.
FAQs about Cookie Johnson
| Who is Cookie Johnson? |
| Cookie Johnson is a well-known entrepreneur, a popular author, a notable philanthropist, and a clothing designer. |
| When was Cookie Johnson born? |
| 62-year-old Cookie Johnson was born on 20 January, 1959, in Huntsville, Alabama. |
| Who is the husband of Cookie Johnson? |
| Magic Johnson is the husband of Cookie Johnson. |
| When did Cookie Johnson and Magic Johnson got married? |
| Cookie and Magic got married in September 1991, in a small private wedding in Lansing, Michigan. |
| Who are the children of Cookie Johnson? |
| Cookie Johnson has two kids named EJ Johnson and Elisa Johnson. |
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