Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson’s docuseries ‘They Call Me Magic‘ is out and streaming on Apple TV. The show covers Magic’s journey over the years, his accomplishments, struggles, and various ups and downs in life over the years. The show also covers Johnson’s complicated relationship with his wife Earlitha Cookie Johnson. Episode 2 of the docuseries depicts the dynamic between the couple when Johnson tried to break off his engagement the second time around with now wife, Cookie Johnson.

Although the couple have been married since 1991, there was a time when Magic Johnson wanted to call off the engagement. That too for the second time. 

Magic Johnson got a reality check from his wife

In Johnson’s TV series, ‘They call me Magic,’ episode two extensively covered what went through Johnson’s head at the time and the response he got from his wife.

Johnson said, “It just became hard to get me to aisle to the church.” That was not something any woman would want to hear from their long time partner. Given that they had gotten engaged once before but decided to break it off.

When Johnson wanted to break off the engagement for the second time, Cookie said, “Well, I tell you what. We can postpone the wedding but we’re not breaking the engagement. We are staying engaging.”

Magic asked Cookie for the ring back saying, “Cookie, stop playing, give me the ring.” But that is when Cookie couldn’t take it anymore and lost her temper. She ended up slamming the door in Johnson’s face.

Read More – Magic Johnson, Who Owns Rare Luxury Car With Only 237 Units Ever Sold, Impressed Michael Jordan’s Hated Rival With His “Gold” Ride

Cookie narrated the story saying, “I open the door at the same time and I said, No, this time is different. And I just slammed the door.” That ended up being a wake-up call for Magic Johnson at the time.

Magic and Cookie now

Currently, Magic and Cookie have completed 30 years of togetherness. Magic even went to his official Instagram account, posting a picture of the two from their wedding with a heartfelt caption as well.

Watch This Story – Magic Johnson’s flamboyant lifestyle shown in the HBO series winning time explored

The two have one son, E.J. Johnson, and have also adopted a daughter named Elisa. Magic and Cookie have come a long way since then. The two are happier than ever before and appreciate one another as they are.