Former NBA player Magic Johnson surprised his wife Cookie for their 30 wedding anniversary and took her to a fabulous Beverly Hills dinner, followed by a private concert by Frankie Beverly & Maze.
According to social media posts shared by both Magic and Cookie, the couple had planned to attend an eight-course meal at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. However, Magic secretly organized to surprise his wife, and after dinner, the two were treated to a special private concert put on by Frankie Beverly & Maze.
“Last night was amazing!!!” Cookie wrote on Instagram. “When your husband says we’re going to dinner to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary, I had NO IDEA what to expect, just the two of us, with an incredible eight course meal followed by Frankie Beverly & Maze!!!! They are our favorite, the soundtrack to our lives and the best surprise I could have imagined!!! Grateful for everyone who was apart [sic] of this amazing evening. Earvin, thank you for a beautiful evening and can’t wait to electric slide with you another 30 years.”
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In another post, Cookie shared an emotional tribute to their relationship and described what the last three decades with her husband has been like.
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“30 years where did the time go!!” she wrote. “When I heard the title of this Sunday’s sermon – ‘Victory In A Losing Season’ I thought of us. Right after we got married we found out about your HIV diagnosis, it brought us closer and with God’s help we made it through it and beat all the odds. Our love has stood the test of time now we have our victory and now we’re thriving!! I love you more today than ever before and we will go on living in our victory, cheers to 30 more.”
Magic also took to Instagram and continued sharing the love for his wife. He posted various separate photos and videos describing their anniversary night and his appreciation for Cookie.
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In one post Magic wrote, “I thank you honey for guiding me back to the church, strengthening my love for the Lord, and finding us an amazing pastor, Bishop Blake, at our church home West Angeles COGIC. You are my everything, I love you!! Thank you for 30 years and I look forward to 30 more!”
According to Essence, Magic and Cookie have been married since 1991 and have two children together.
