Magic Johnson rings in Pride Month with a birthday celebration of his gay son
A post shared by EJ Johnson (@ejjohnson_)Magic Johnson is beginning Pride Month with a special birthday message to his gay son.
The NBA great celebrated EJ’s birthday Tuesday with multiple posts on social media. In them, Johnson showcases his love for EJ and the person he’s become. “Happy Birthday to my son, EJ!,” he wrote on Instagram, to the tune of more than 85,000 likes. “EJ is amazing and intelligent and has helped so many other people live life as their authentic selves, comfortable in their own skin.”Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.Magic followed up with another post following their birthday dinner. “What a fabulous dinner to celebrate EJ’s birthday tonight!
As a parent, it’s always a joy to see my kids happy!,” he said.We couldn’t have put it better ourselves! EJ is also wearing dresses in both pics, showing off his true expression (and looking fabulous in the process)!
A post shared by Earvin "Magic" Johnson (@magicjohnson)A post shared by Earvin "Magic" Johnson (@magicjohnson)When TMZ outed EJ in 2013, Magic and his wife, Cookie, publicly supported their son without equivocation. “Cookie and I love EJ and support him in every way,” he said at the time. “We’re very proud of him.”In later years, Magic has admitted he didn’t immediately arrive at a place of total acceptance.