EJ Johnson facts for kids
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EJ Johnson
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Johnson in 2014
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Earvin Johnson III
June 4, 1992 |
| Occupation | TV personality, socialite, fashion commentator |
| Parent(s) | Magic Johnson (father) Earlitha Kelly (mother) |
Earvin "EJ" Johnson III was born on June 4, 1992. He is an American TV personality and a well-known socialite. A socialite is someone who is famous for attending many social events and being part of high society.
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Who is EJ Johnson?
EJ Johnson is a famous face on television. He is known for his unique fashion sense. He is also the son of basketball legend Magic Johnson. EJ has made a name for himself in the entertainment world.
Early Life and Family
Earvin Johnson III was born in Beverly Hills, California. His parents are Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Earlitha "Cookie" Johnson. He has an older brother named Andre and a younger sister named Elisa. EJ grew up in a Christian family.
He went to New York University. There, he studied hospitality. This means he learned about planning events and designing spaces. When he was 17, EJ shared with his family who he truly was. In 2013, he shared this publicly. His family fully supported him.
Becoming a TV Star
EJ Johnson started his TV career in 2014. He joined the reality show Rich Kids of Beverly Hills on E!. He was a regular guest at first. Then, he became a main cast member for three more seasons. The show was very popular.
After that show ended, EJ got his own spin-off series. It was called EJNYC. This show was special because it was one of the first to feature a young person of color. This person was also open about their identity.
In 2014, EJ also became a news personality for E! News. He reported on fashion shows, like those during New York Fashion Week. He also appeared often on Fashion Police. He was a guest on Hello Ross and Real Husbands of Hollywood.
In 2016, EJ was part of a short documentary called It Got Better. In 2017, he led a discussion at BeautyCon. It was about how people express themselves. He also guest-hosted The Real. EJ has shared his plans to work more in fashion. In 2021, it was announced that EJ would voice a character. He plays Michael Collins in the reboot of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder.
Fashion and Personal Style
EJ Johnson is well-known for his bold fashion choices. He loves to wear clothes that are both masculine and feminine. This style is sometimes called androgynous. He enjoys expressing himself through his outfits.
In 2015, EJ had a surgery to help him lose weight. He has been open about his health journey. He also explored different ways of expressing himself. In the end, he decided to stay true to who he is.
Friends and Social Life
EJ Johnson has a close group of friends. This group includes Ezra J. William, Andrew Warren, and Tiffany Trump. Newspapers have given them fun nicknames. The New York Post called them the "Rich Kids of Instagram." The New York Times and New York Magazine called them the "Snap Pack."
