Magic Johnson and Cookie Johnson

Magic Johnson, the basketball legend known for his extraordinary career with the Los Angeles Lakers and his impactful HIV/AIDS advocacy, and Cookie Johnson, have been a beacon of love and resilience since they met at Michigan State University in the late 1970s. Their journey together took a significant step forward when they married in 1991, solidifying a partnership that would face and overcome challenges both personal and public.

Magic and Cookie have navigated Magic’s HIV diagnosis in 1991 with grace and advocacy, focusing on health, awareness, and support for those affected by the virus. Together, they have raised three children, embracing both biological and adoptive paths to parenthood.