Magic Johnson penned a heartfelt message and shared it online in honor of Cookie Johnson’s 65th birthday. Johnson shared a video montage along with the following caption on Instagram:

“Happy birthday to Cookie Johnson, my wife, my eternal love, and my favor with God!”

Magic described Cookie as his “forever love” and his “favor with God” in response to a question about her. He felt appreciative of her presence in his life. He cited Proverbs 31:10 to emphasize Cookie’s influence on his life even further.

Proverbs 31:10 states that a man’s wife is his greatest asset, and I am blessed to have the best of them. You are a beautiful example of God’s love and light, thus I am grateful for the chance to share this life with you.

Cookie and Magic’s story began in the middle of suffering when Magic Johnson confirmed his diagnosis and declared his retirement from the NBA in 1991. The depth of their relationship—which has persisted for more than three decades—was evident in Cookie’s unwavering support at this trying time.

Magic Johnson surprised his wife by taking her on an exotic island vacation.

The illustrious Magic Johnson celebrated his wife Cookie’s 65th birthday with an extravagant party. To celebrate the occasion, the pair traveled to the Turks and Caicos Islands together. Magic went all out to make Cookie’s night one she will never forget, complete with breathtaking fireworks and dancing.

Using his X name to express his joy at seeing his wife smile on her big day, Magic shared pictures from the ceremony and highlighted how he lavished her with gifts and purses.

Magic Johnson praised his wife during the extravagant party, referring to her as his “forever love” and his “favor with God.” Magic’s remark reflected their amazing journey together and showed how they stuck with each other through good times and bad.

He told Cookie on her birthday that he was looking forward to seeing all of the blessings that the upcoming year would offer, emphasizing that she deserved nothing but the best. Magic and Cookie have always celebrated the main life events of the Johnsons.

Similarly, they threw a star-studded party and treated themselves to a lavish weekend retreat in St. Tropez, France, to commemorate their 60th birthday.